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…
Velvet Escape travel blog
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…
Stunning views of Hong Kong by day and night
Hong Kong has one of the most impressive skylines in the world – the high density of skyscrapers, squashed in between the mountains of…
Exploring Mallorca – one nature reserve at a time
This may come as a surprise but the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands isn’t only about sun, sea and sand. There is of course…
Ten things to do in Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the world’s ultimate city break locations. No matter what time of year you choose to visit Spain’s second largest city,…
An afternoon in the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is home to the largest walk-in aviary in the world. The KL Bird Park was opened amidst the scenic…
What makes a hotel exceptional
There are many great hotels around the world but there are some which are truly exceptional. I’ve had the privilege of staying in some…
