The City of Arts and Sciences is a string of stunning architectural jewels in the centre of the Spanish city of Valencia (map). Designed…
Velvet Escape travel blog
Plane views: Paris
Seeing Paris from a plane window is always a treat. Not only is it easy to recognise some of the city’s most famous landmarks…
Behind the scenes of the Valencia Formula One Grand Prix
Before my trip to Valencia to visit the Formula One Grand Prix, my understanding of Formula One racing was limited to fast cars that…
Enchanting spots: Milford Sound
Milford Sound, located on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island, is one of the most spectacular fjords I’ve ever seen. Justifiably used…
A beach for thrill-seekers
Maho Beach, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles For those out there, like me, who love beaches and airplanes, this beach offers the best of both…
Ten things to do in New Orleans
New Orleans (map) is one of my favourite cities in the United States. This vibrant city in Louisiana is famous the world over for…
A stroll through Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is the capital of Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic islands, a small group of islands in the western Mediterranean. The…
Visiting Keukenhof – the world’s largest flower gardens
The Keukenhof is perhaps the Netherlands’ most popular tourist attraction in the spring. Literally translated, Keukenhof means ‘kitchen garden’, and is located near the…
Enchanting spots: Cappadocia
Cappadocia is arguably one of the most fascinating regions in Turkey. Located near the city of Kayseri (map) in the geographic centre of Turkey,…
