The Calci Charterhouse is a magnificent Carthusian monastery located in Calci (map), at the foothills of the Monti Pisani (Pisan Mountains) about ten kilometers…
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The best places to visit in the Cape Winelands
South Africa’s Cape Winelands is located in a stunning corner of the Western Cape province, less than an hour away from Cape Town. The…
Ten things to do in New Zealand
New Zealand is arguably one of the most beautiful countries in the world. From the tropical forests, sandy beaches and gentle rolling hills in…
Antigua: more than just beaches
Holidays don’t come much more heavenly than they do on the island of Antigua (map). Located in the West Indies, Antigua is a tropical…
A treasure trove in the forest
The origins of the famous Kröller-Müller Museum can be traced back to a course in art appreciation. In the late-19th century, the Kröller-Müller family…
Ten reasons to visit Marbella
Spain’s Costa del Sol has long been a haven for those in search of sunshine, sunbeds and sangria. Its appeal doesn’t show any signs…
A weekend in St. Albans
To be honest, when I was invited to visit St. Albans, I had no clue where it was and what to expect. I quickly…
A thrilling cable car ride in Hong Kong
I love cable cars. When I was a kid, I built simple models using string, wheels of discarded toy cars, little paper boxes (as…
My velvet escape travel tip: Umbria
Umbria, with its undulating landscape covered in a patchwork of fields and woods, vineyards and olive groves, medieval hamlets and isolated abbeys, is, in…
