What: Cal Sastre restaurant/hotel – fine-dining in a medieval village in the Garrotxa region of Catalonia Where: Santa Pau (map) Notes: Santa Pau is…
Velvet Escape travel blog
The Dutch winter frenzy
It’s that time of the year again, when the thermometer hanging outside my window shows a lower reading than the display on my freezer….
Tall tales from Alaska – glow slugs
The glow slugs “How was your camping trip”, I asked the two ladies at lunch. We were on a small ship cruise in Alaska…
A self-guided tour of Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is one of the London landmarks that I always think takes an entire day to itself. I know some people ‘do’ it…
Tall tales from Alaska – the ice cave
The ice cave I stood on the deck of the Wilderness Discoverer and watched fellow guests on the Alaska cruise return from their hike…
Twelve islands to visit in Malaysia
Malaysia is known the world over for its cultural diversity, lush tropical forests, mouthwatering cuisine and its islands. I’ve had the privilege of visiting…
The luxuries of dreamy Ko Racha
All too quickly and flippantly the word “undiscovered” is attached to the words “Thai island” and the hearts of numerous beach-loving travellers start beating…
Epic train journey on the Rocky Mountaineer
The Vancouver skyline loomed large in the distance as I gazed out the window. My journey on board the Rocky Mountaineer train from Jasper…
Plane views: Dead Sea and Israel
I’d just spent eight amazing days in Jordan but there was one more awesome treat in store for me as I boarded my flight…
