Namibia, a nation known as the ‘land of contrasts’, is a mysterious, ethereal and beautiful place that today remains for many even well-seasoned travellers…
Velvet Escape travel blog
The majestic Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, is a desert region in southern Jordan that consists of a broad valley with…
Iconic walks in the British countryside
Spring is a time of renewal. This is the time of the year when everything is bright and new and, if you’re anything like…
Ice-floating in Lapland
I closed my eyes. Tiny snowflakes drifted onto my face. I tried to register a sound but there were none. Just silence. My body…
My velvet escape travel tip: Auckland
As the sun beats down on a warm autumn morning in Auckland, I make my way down to the city’s harbour. Queen Street, the…
Shifting capitals
As a kid, I would spend hours studying my geographic encyclopedias. I memorised all the data I could find, like the size of each…
Galapagos: things to consider before you go
A nature lover’s paradise, botanist’s dream and photographer’s haven, the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador offer a variety of holidays for people…
History and art in Malaga
Málaga lies on the Costa del Sol in Andalusia, a region in southern Spain. Owing to its location, it has a warm climate and…
The spires of the Duomo
Milan is famous as one of the world’s most dynamic fashion and design capitals but there’s one monument whose design will never run out…
