If you’re looking for a tiny destination, easy to explore, with an intriguing culture and impressive nature, have a look at Slovenia. The pearl…
Velvet Escape travel blog
Ten things to do in Asturias
Asturias is a small principality in the northwest of Spain. Squashed between the glistening peaks of the Cantabrian mountains and the Bay of Biscay,…
Sandkerwa Festival in Bamberg
Sandkerwa festival flags float high above the cobble stone streets beneath my feet. The August air is rich with German pop songs and jolly…
Chilling in Buenos Aires
“Chilling in BA” (a page from my Travel Journal) Have I said this before? Probably but I’ll say it again….I love Buenos Aires! I…
The pristine beauty of Cap de Creus
The Cap de Creus peninsula in northeastern Catalonia is a rocky, mountainous region of wind-swept slopes covered by thick gorse; quaint coastal villages; and…
Plane views: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (airport code: AMS) is the main international gateway to the Netherlands and a major air hub in Europe. Schiphol (pronounced ‘skip-hol’)…
Confusing cuisine in Iceland
Home to spectacular geysers and the incredible northern lights, there’s no question that Iceland is one of the world’s most beautiful countries. The Icelandic…
Heaven = El Celler de Can Roca
Heaven is what you make it to be. For me, it’s a certain state of mind: moments of heightened consciousness when all my senses…
The iconic Vespa
The Vespa is without doubt the most iconic scooter around and there’s no better place to learn about its history than at the Piaggio…
