The Athabasca Glacier is one of several glaciers that originates from the massive Columbia Icefield in the Canadian Rockies. Located along the Icefield Parkway…
Velvet Escape travel blog
Unravelling the mysteries of theatrical Covent Garden
Covent Garden wasn’t quite in at the start of London’s theatrical tradition – Shakespeare’s Globe for instance was south of the river and other…
A warm welcome in Amman
“Good evening Mr. Jenkins, would you like to see our drinks menu?”. I looked up at the waiter with an expression of pure amazement….
The beauty of a sunrise
I’m not a morning person – it takes quite an effort to haul myself out of bed on most mornings. Everything changes though when…
Explore the temples of London
Sometimes you know when you step into a place that it is holy. You feel the weight of the years, the atmosphere charged with…
Ten things to do in Petra
The ancient city of Petra (map), located deep in the mountains of southern Jordan, is an awe-inspiring monument to mankind’s ingenuity and craftmanship. The city,…
Five alternative things to do in Berlin
Berlin, the capital of Germany, is arguably one of the most intriguing cities in the world. The city played a prominent geopolitical role in…
Sa Perafita: a lovely retreat in Cap de Creus
The Cap de Creus is a rugged wind-swept peninsula in the far northeastern corner of Catalonia, not far from the border with France. A…
Plane views: Toledo, Spain
Toledo is an historic city, located 70km south of Madrid. Declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1986, the city is most…
