This edition of ‘A world of inspiration‘ is a contribution by Christina Callahan Whitaker who lives in the Boston area. Christina’s story is poignant…
Velvet Escape travel blog
Mystical Rapa Nui
Mystical Rapa Nui A page from my Travel Journal I don’t think I’ve ever been to a place as isolated as Easter Island (map),…
Hong Kong’s spectacular skyline
Hong Kong (Island) has arguably one of the most spectacular city skylines in the world. The high density of skyscrapers crammed into a small…
A world of inspiration: Her Generosity of Spirit
This edition of ‘A world of inspiration‘ is brought to you by the late Evelyn Hannon, better known to most of us as Journey…
Bargaining in Southeast Asia
In Southeast Asia, bargaining (or asking for a discount) is part of everyday life. It’s commonplace to bargain at markets, souvenir shops and for…
The marine life of the Western Cape
The Western Cape of South Africa is a popular region to watch whales and other marine life in their natural environs. Hermanus (map) and…
The Lady with the Twinkling Eyes
Gloria, a recent guest writer on this blog wrote, “Life is a journey and like all journeys, it’s all about who you cross paths…
Charming Antigua
La Antigua, or just Antigua (map), is a resplendent city in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site and often…
A world of inspiration: The Rebel
This week’s edition of ‘A world of inspiration‘ is brought to you by Gloria Casinadirosa who lives in the gorgeous hills of Tuscany. This…
