Eastern Turkey is a wild and rugged region with a long, tempestuous history and a rich cultural heritage. The region boasts some of Turkey’s…
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What travel has taught me
I was talking to a friend who’d been on a six-month trip through Africa and I asked him about the most important thing he…
De Haar Castle – straight out of a fairy tale!
De Haar Castle is one of the largest and most beautiful castles in the Netherlands. Situated about a 30-minute drive south of Amsterdam, this…
A walk through London’s Theatreland
If there’s a city in the world made for walking, it’s London. Teeming with history and splendour, every corner turned presents a vestige of…
Ten things to do in Vancouver
Vancouver, one of my top holiday destinations, offers a wide array of fabulous experiences. The city is blessed with a stunning natural backdrop, including…
Ten places you should not miss in Ecuador
The editorial staff of V!VA Travel Guides and Velvet Escape share their favourite places in Ecuador and suggestions for things to do on a…
The colours of Camogli
Camogli is a fishing village at the foot of the Monte di Portofino (Portofino Mountain) in the heart of the Italian Riviera. Located about…
How well do you know your city?
It’s funny how a moment of boredom can somehow become an eye-opening experience. I was sitting in a plane on my way back from…
The mysteries of Easter Island
Easter Island, or Rapa Nui (map) as it’s called by the Polynesians, or Isla de Pascua as it’s called in Spanish, is one of…
