I had been working at an investment bank for ten years when it was taken over. Months passed before it became clear to me…
Velvet Escape travel blog
A day trip to Anguilla
Anguilla is one of those places where time seems to have stood still. This little island in the eastern Caribbean, just north of St….
Ten unforgettable city cruises
Some of the most spectacular cities in the world have a waterside setting. Think of Sydney, with its breathtaking harbour; or Paris, with its…
My velvet escape travel tip: Paris
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown…
Enchanting spots: Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
The Monteverde (map) area is an ecological paradise in Costa Rica, located not too far away from Volcan Arenal. This mountainous area encompasses a large…
Plane views: London City Airport
London City Airport (LCY) is my absolute favourite of all the airports serving London. It’s small (getting through it is a breeze) and well-connected…
My velvet escape travel tip: Lanzarote
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown…
Photos of Patagonia
Patagonia. The name conjures images of impenetrable wilderness; rugged and daunting. It is a huge area encompassing parts of southern Chile and Argentina that’s…
Patagonia: Home of the Gods
Patagonia. The name conjures images of impenetrable wilderness; rugged and daunting. It’s a huge area that’s divided by countless channels, fjords, ice-fields, glaciers and…
