We sat quietly on a bench and looked across the thick heather fields spread out before us. There was no one else around and…
Velvet Escape travel blog
The most picturesque village in The Netherlands
Giethoorn is a village in the province of Overijssel in northern Netherlands. With a population of less than 3,000 people, the village (map) is…
Exploring the delta region of Central Netherlands
One of the most defining geographical features of Central Netherlands is the delta of rivers that flow into the North Sea. These Grote Rivieren…
Historic Slot Loevestein
Slot Loevestein is a 14th century castle in central Netherlands. One of the most visited medieval castles in the country, Loevestein Castle was first…
A Friesland road trip
Friesland is a province in the north of the Netherlands. The only province with its own language, Friesland has a distinct history and culture…
Ten great reasons to visit Germany
I’m sometimes asked why I visit Germany so often, and the reason is simple: I just love Germany! Contrary to a common perception of…
Catamaran cruise in Barbados
One of the highlights of my trip to Barbados was a catamaran cruise along the west coast. There are various operators to choose from…
Self-drive day trips in Lanzarote
Lanzarote is an extraordinary island off the coast of Morocco. One of the Canary Islands archipelago that is part of Spain, Lanzarote covers approximately…
The wonders of water
Water soothes the soul. Be it the sensation of gentle waves rushing over my feet on a beach, listening to the splashing sounds of…
