This week’s edition of ‘A world of inspiration‘ is brought to you by Andy Hayes who is based in Scotland. Andy shares with us…
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velvet escape’s Culinary Journey: Kuala Lumpur
What: Curry laksa Where: Chawan (Kuala Lumpur) Note: Curry laksa is a Malaysian classic. It’s basically a thick, spicy coconut-based broth filled with chicken,…
Sabah: a nature lover’s paradise
Sabah, one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo (map), is blessed with superb white sandy beaches, coral islands and large tracts…
Lessons Learned in Sangye’s Kitchen
A guest post by Jessica O. Before visiting the seat of the Tibetan government in exile, I knew very little about Tibet, other than…
Enchanting spots: Tikal, Guatemala
Situated deep in the jungles of northern Guatemala near the town of Flores, Tikal (map) is the largest of the ruined cities of the…
A world of inspiration: Memories That Last Forever
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…
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…
Luxury North and South
My dear friend Janice Waugh recently went on a trip by train from Chicago to New Orleans. She wrote a series of fascinating articles…