My Dad passed away on the 9th of September 2009: 9/9/09. I’ll never forget that date. My Dad meant the world to me when…
Velvet Escape travel blog
Enchanting spots: Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala
Lago de Atitlán is a magnificent crater lake high up in the Guatemalan Highlands, flanked by three conically-shaped volcanos on its southern shores. Small…
Cederberg: mountain passes, safaris and San rock art
Bordering the expansive plains of the Great Karoo, the Cederberg (map) and Swartruggen mountains are one of the Western Cape’s wildest and most desolate regions….
Travelations: the trip that opened my eyes
I had been working at an investment bank for ten years when it was taken over. Months passed before it became clear to me…
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…
