The Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul graces the shoreline of the Bosphorus and is an awe-inspiring showcase of the immense wealth of the Ottoman Empire….
Velvet Escape travel blog
Delightful Delft
Delft is a gorgeous town located between The Hague and Rotterdam. Despite its small size, Delft (map) is an important historic and cultural centre…
The spectacular lake crossing to Bariloche
The Cruce Andino lake crossing from Puerto Varas to Bariloche – a page from my Travel Journal Puerto Montt lies about halfway between Punta…
A day trip to Capri
Capri is a rocky island situated at the mouth of the Gulf of Naples. I visited the island on a day-trip from Positano on…
Fourteen mountains for the most breathtaking city views
There’s nothing more spectacular than a city with an imposing skyline and a nearby mountain-top from which to enjoy the view. There’s just something…
Plane views: Valencia
Valencia is Spain’s third-largest city. Located on the Mediterranean Sea, Valencia is a city of fabulous contrasts: from its futuristic City of Arts and…
The treasures of Morella
Morella is a medieval town in the province of Castellón, Spain, approximately 180 km north of the city of Valencia. There are few walled…
Spectacular Queenstown scenery
Queenstown (map) is a true gem in New Zealand’s crown of scenic destinations. The town is a favourite among nature-lovers, skiers and snowboarders, as…
An aerial experience of Europe
One of the great joys of living in Europe is being in such close proximity to a great diversity of people, cultures, history and…
