The Great Ocean Road along Victoria, Australia’s southwestern coast is arguably one of the most stunning drives in the world. The road winds past…
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Plane views: Santiago to Punta Arenas
The flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas (Patagonia) in Chile was one of the most scenic flights I’ve ever been on, with incredible plane window…
The wonders of Angkor Wat
(A page from my Travel Journal) I’ve just spent five fantastic days exploring the stunning Angkor Wat temples together with my friends Allan and…
Ten things to do when you travel alone
Some people love travelling alone and there are some that simply wouldn’t dream of it. I used to belong to the latter group. That…
Enchanting spots: Whitehaven Beach
Whitehaven Beach (map) is a stunning stretch of pure white sand on the Whitsunday Islands, just off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The Whitsundays…
Ten sustainable travel tips
I strongly believe that travel increases awareness and teaches us many new things about our world and its people. Unfortunately, the flip side of…
Plane views: Bora Bora
Bora Bora had always been at the top of my must-visit list. I’d seen countless pictures of this famous atoll in so many publications…
A desert full of wonders – San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
A very good friend of mine persuaded me to visit northern Chile. I was quite hesitant at first because it’s a desert region and…
velvet escape’s ‘Stayed There’ feature: Robinson Crusoe Inn, Valparaiso
The Robinson Crusoe Inn is situated in the Chilean port city of Valparaiso (‘Valpo’), approximately 120 kilometers west of Santiago. The inn is perched…
