Toledo is an historic city, located 70km south of Madrid. Declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1986, the city is most…
Velvet Escape travel blog
Floating in the Dead Sea
There it was! I stood at the edge of the cliff and marvelled at the scenery. It was one of those unforgettable travel moments….
The drive to Maligne Lake in the Canadian Rockies
Maligne Lake is a spectacular lake in the Canadian Rockies not far from the town of Jasper. Set in a broad valley and surrounded…
Enchanting Petra by night
The moon shone brightly, illuminating the façade of the Treasury – the most famous of the monuments in Petra, an ancient city in southern…
A relaxing holiday at Hotel Aigua Blava
The road from the town of Begur to Llafranc winds past some of the most beautiful villas on the Costa Brava. After several miles,…
The spectacular Wadi Rum hot-air balloon flight
Wadi Rum is a famous desert region in southern Jordan. Predominantly inhabited by Bedouins, some of whom still lead a nomadic lifestyle, Wadi Rum…
Culinary Journey: sushi and sashimi in Vancouver
What: some of the best sushi and sashimi in downtown Vancouver Where: Miko Sushi. 1335, Robson St., Vancouver Notes: If you love sushi and…
The Jasper Tramway
There’s always something wondrous about cable-cars. Maybe it’s the way they silently whisk you up to a mountain top, or the panoramic views that…
Things to do on a layover at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
The man sitting next to me on the plane looked a bit flustered. We were about to land at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol when he…
