Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world. Located in the southwestern corner of Australia, the city faces the massive Indian…
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velvet escape’s Culinary Journey: Hamburg
What: Fresh white asparagus with smoked salmon & a Hollandaise sauce Where: Friesen Keller (Hamburg, Germany) Note: The Friesen Keller is a typical Hamburg…
Enchanting spots: Ngorongoro
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (map) in Tanzania borders the Serengeti National Park and consists of the crater highlands, plains and woodlands. The main attraction is…
A world of inspiration: The Cellist & the Historian
This week’s edition of ‘A world of inspiration‘ is a remarkable story by Janice Waugh who hails from Toronto, Canada. Janice is a freelance…
Fabulous sunsets
It’s my favourite time of the day: when the sun sets and the ensuing twilight. A dazzling display of colour, then a serene interlude…
Getting over my ‘Jaws’ complex
Getting over my ‘Jaws’ complex (a page from my Travel Journal) I’ve just spent several days on Pulau Lang Tengah (map). Lang Tengah is…
The spectacular Great Ocean Road
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…
velvet escape’s Culinary Journey: Punta Arenas II
What: A selection of wild meats of Patagonia, including wild goose, beaver, rhea and llama. Where: Remezón (Punta Arenas, Chile). Note: Patagonia is not…
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…