Vancouver, one of my top holiday destinations, offers a wide array of fabulous experiences. The city is blessed with a stunning natural backdrop, including…
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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…
Picture perfect Portofino
Portofino is a colourful seaside village on the Riviera Levante, located about a 2.5 hour drive from Milan. Tucked in between the surrounding hills…
Reasons to love Italy
My love affair with Italy began in the early 1990’s. I think it started the moment I had my first meal at a cozy…
Ten things to do in Penang
Penang is a turtle-shaped island located off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, about 350km northwest of Kuala Lumpur, and is connected to the…
Whale-watching in the Azores
Nine green dots in the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores are currently considered one of the best places for whale-watching in the…
