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The canals of Amsterdam in ten photos 20 Aug 2013 | 05:43 pm
Amsterdam is my home and there’s no other city I’d rather live in (ok, for now!). Amsterdam is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world with a vibrant arts, culinary and cultural scene, and it...
A week in Emilia Romagna 15 Aug 2013 | 05:59 pm
Emilia Romagna is an Italian region north of Tuscany, roughly between Florence and Venice. With its forest-clad mountains, endless beaches along the Adriatic coast, historic towns such as Bologna, Mod...
Is plane talk dying? 13 Aug 2013 | 05:07 pm
Me and Melvin plane-spotting at Frankfurt Airport. “I don’t talk to people on planes anymore. To be honest, I can’t remember the last time I had a conversation with someone sitting next to me on a pl...
My velvet escape travel tip: Gili Meno island, Indonesia 8 Aug 2013 | 09:24 pm
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes. With this series, I hope to uncover travel tips from places around the world to help visitors have a truly l...
Unforgettable encounters at Pilanesberg National Park 6 Aug 2013 | 11:18 pm
The Pilanesberg National Park is one of South Africa’s largest and is located in the Northwest Province, near the border with Botswana. Set in an extinct volcano, the park is home to thousands of anim...
Going slow in Provence 5 Aug 2013 | 05:07 pm
The TGV train I should’ve taken it as a sign. I guess I was just too excited to notice. It was my first time in Provence, this world-famous region in the south of France, and I couldn’t wait to explo...
A luxury getaway in Doha 1 Aug 2013 | 05:27 pm
The Doha skyline by night (image courtesy of Sam Agnew) Doha may not be the first place to spring to mind if you’re dreaming of a luxury getaway in an exotic location, but it would be a mistake to di...
Five classic Italian beach escapes 31 Jul 2013 | 03:45 pm
Boats in the Portofino harbour. Italy is one of the premier luxury beach destinations in Europe, with an outstanding reputation that spans centuries. During the Roman times, the Emperors built impres...
European Culture in Marseille-Provence 29 Jul 2013 | 04:23 pm
Marseille’s Vieux Port or Old Harbour. Marseille, France’s second largest city, has the distinction of being Europe’s Capital of Culture in 2013. Throughout the year, events are being planned in the ...
The wonders of Ravenna 24 Jul 2013 | 06:06 pm
Basilica di San Vitale, one of eight UNESCO World Heritage sites in Ravenna. Ravenna is a small, historic town in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. Located close to the Adriatic Sea, the town can...
