Europe is home to many of the most iconic castles in the world. The Netherlands has its fair share of beautiful castles, from fairytale-like…
Velvet Escape travel blog
Dublin in a day
Dublin, the captivating capital of the Republic of Ireland, offers a wealth of experiences for visitors. Immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant streets, known…
A spectacular drive in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is one of the largest of the Canary Islands, an archipelago belonging to Spain off the coast of northwest Africa. An island…
Beautiful towns to visit in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a diverse country with a long coastline, one of the greenest countrysides anywhere around, and cities and towns steeped in history….
A wonderful day in Norwich
Norwich is a cathedral city in the area of East Anglia, roughly 160 kilometres northeast of London. As I had some meetings in the…
The hills of Monferrato
Monferrato is a hilly area situated east of Turin in the region of Piedmont. Stretching from the alluvial plains of the Po River to…
Winter adventures in Lapland
Lapland is the northernmost region of Finland and lies almost entirely inside the Arctic Circle. Covering about one-third of Finland’s total area, Lapland is…
Exploring Piedmont
Piedmont is a region of northwest Italy bordering France and Switzerland, with Turin as its capital and largest city. Piedmont was high on my…
How I celebrated my 50th birthday in Amsterdam
Turning 50 is a pretty big deal in the Netherlands. I’ve often seen signs of it in Amsterdam and around the country – family…
