Before my trip to Valencia to visit the Formula One Grand Prix, my understanding of Formula One racing was limited to fast cars that…
Velvet Escape travel blog
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,…
A Whitsunday adventure
A Whitsunday Adventure (A page from my Travel Journal). I had the most amazing time sailing around the Whitsunday Islands. There were several firsts…
Lessons My Mother Taught Me
It’s Mother’s Day, a great moment to stop and reflect on all the wonderful lessons we’ve learned from our mothers. Some lessons are more…
