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Publisher of the Velvet Escape luxury travel blog. Interests: nature, aviation, food/wines, architecture, photography, culture and history. Amsterdam 🇳🇱 is home.
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Eltham Palace is one of London’s most surprising hidden gems brightnomad.net/eltham-palac...
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Visiting Eltham Palace: Art Deco London gem
A guide to Eltham Palace, a beautiful Art Deco mansion in a medieval palace. A day out in Greenwich London for art and architecture lovers.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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An epic road trip across the South of France from Toulouse to Marseille: velvetescape.com/south-of-fra...

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An epic South of France road trip
The best places to visit on a South of France road trip: a self-drive route from Toulouse to Marseille, covering Occitanie and Provence.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Have a wonderful Christmas! 🎄🎁🥂🎉💖

#MerryChristmas
December 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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No trip to Mexico City is complete without experiencing some bits of the ancient Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan that the modern city sits on top of. Check it out!!

#TravelAddicts #History #Mexico

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Aztec Remnants in Mexico City - The Royal Tour
I hate to do this, but I have to begin this article with a disclaimer. While this piece will focus on what can still be seen of ancient Tenochtitlan and the Aztec Empire from modern Mexico City, one m...
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December 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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I’ve got a new favorite obsession: #Italy off-season. Think gelato in December vibes—fewer crowds, better prices, and zero kidney sacrifices. Curious why it’s the smartest way to #travel?

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Visiting Italy off-season: 5 pros and 3 cons to consider
In recent years, I have become somewhat obsessed with visiting Italy off-season. It is one of those positive obsessions, like gelato in December! Let
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December 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Skip the Trevi Fountain - 17 European Squares That Are Just as Magical: www.earthsattractions.com/beautiful-eu...

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Skip the Trevi Fountain - 17 European Squares That Are Just as Magical
Discover 17 beautiful European squares that offer atmosphere, history, and local life - perfect alternatives to crowded landmarks like the Trevi Fountain.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Via Emilia is an ancient Roman road in northern #Italy. These days, it’s still an important road that connects many of Emilia-Romagna’s most beautiful cities such as Parma and Bologna. Here’s a road trip along the Via Emilia (and more): velvetescape.com/best-of-emil...

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Driving the Via Emilia
Emilia-Romagna ls a region in northeastern Italy. This guide lists the best places to visit in Emilia-Romagna on a self-drive itinerary.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Visit Essaouira Medina in Morocco – explore the historic center, ramparts, unique architecture and cool vista points

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Visit Essaouira Medina - Visit Spain and Mediterranean
Visit Essaouira Medina - explore the old town and key Unesco sites, harbor area and Skala, old neighborhoods and unique attractions in town
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December 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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🚂 Planning a UK trip and torn between #Oxford and #Bath?
We break down the best of both cities—history, architecture, museums, vibes, & how long to stay.
📚🛁 Gothic spires or Roman baths?
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Oxford vs Bath: Which Historic English City Should You Visit? - Carey On Travels
Oxford vs. Bath? Discover key differences in culture, history, and vibes—plus tips on how many days to spend in each city.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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An unforgettable tour of Patagonia full of spectacular mountains, glaciers and lakes: velvetescape.com/patagonia-ho...

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Patagonia: Home of the Gods
My tour of Patagonia. The best places to visit in Patagonia, from the Torres del Paine National Park to the Perito Moreno glacier.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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During our road trip around Spain, we explored the picturesque city of Murcia, which is such a charming place. Murcia is full of fascinating history; take a peek at our video to see what you’ll discover #Spain #Spain_inUK buff.ly/fYisCei
The Ayuntamiento de Murcia, a large pink government building, located in Murcia, Spain. The building is surrounded by palm trees and has a fountain in front of it. A tree in the centre of a flowerbed on the opposite side of the road from the food hall, known as the mercado de abastos de verónicas in murcia, spain A fountain with a bronze statue of a seated lady in the centre of the Plaza de las Flores, surrounded by buildings on all sides, in Murcia, Spain The Casa Cerda, a tall art nouveau styled, building with many windows and a round tower on top, located in Murcia, Spain.
December 21, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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Here are six places worth discovering next year — destinations shaped less by hype and more by culture, access, and what travelers are actually seeking now.

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Go here next year: 6 places you have to discover in 2026
Experience travel like never before in 2026, with lower airfare and cities focusing on local experiences and accessibility.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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The shortest day of the year. Happy Solstice!
December 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Delft, the home of Vermeer and Delft blue pottery, is a delightful town to explore. Here’s a walking route that covers the main sights: velvetescape.com/delightful-d...

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Delightful Delft
Delft is a historic town in The Netherlands. Here are the top things to see in Delft on a self-guided walking tour in the old town.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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San Leo appears on the horizon and suddenly everything feels different. 🏰 A fortress clinging to a sheer cliff, a winding road climbing the rock, and a village that seems almost unreachable. Curious to experience it?

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San Leo, the perched village in Romagna – Lety goes on
As soon as you glimpse the medieval village of San Leo perched in Romagna from the winding road, you realize you are in a special place.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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I took a small group walking tour in the Jewish Quarter in Budapest to understand the meanings behind its beautiful murals brightnomad.net/street-art-b...
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Discovering great street art in the Jewish Quarter in Budapest
Street art in the Jewish Quarter in Budapest: take a tour to discover creative urban art from great murals to subversive paste-ups.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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#Prague was the last stop on our European trip. Just getting around to sharing it now, the final few days were a blur. The Christmas market here was the perfect way to end our adventure.

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December 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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An epic road trip in the South of France from Toulouse to Marseille: velvetescape.com/south-of-fra...

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An epic South of France road trip
The best places to visit on a South of France road trip: a self-drive route from Toulouse to Marseille, covering Occitanie and Provence.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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I saw many stunning palaces in Turin, but one of my favourites was just outside the city brightnomad.net/venaria-pala...
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Venaria Palace review: a gorgeous day trip from Turin - La Venaria Reale, Italy
A guide to beautiful Venaria Reale (Venaria Palace), a short day trip from Turin, Italy, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an Italian top tourist attraction.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Melaka, Malaysia’s oldest city, is a fascinating place to visit, not only for its history and architecture, but also for its food. Here are the top things to do in Melaka: velvetescape.com/exploring-ma...

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Exploring Melaka
Photos of Melaka, Malaysia - including things to do and see in Melaka, what to eat, which attractions to visit and where to stay.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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The Kaohsiung Music Hall in Kaohsiung city is a spectacular building. Designed to look like a wave about to crash it really dominates the waterfront area where it is.

#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
December 20, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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NEW on Velvet Escape: A stroll around Osnabrück, the ‘City of Peace’ in northern Germany: velvetescape.com/things-to-se...

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A stroll around Osnabrück
Top things to see in Osnabrück on a walk through the Old Town. Includes a self-guided walking tour of Osnabrück.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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I hope you all liked the article yesterday about Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. If so, here is another focused on a particular artist you may have heard of.

#TravelAddicts #Italy #art

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Art of the Renaissance: Florence in the Footsteps of Michelangelo - The Royal Tour
I know it is only a replica, of course. The original of Michelangelo’s David is safely tucked into the Accademia Gallery just north of where I am standing outside Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio. But there...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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There is nothing left to wish for in the Posthotel Achenkirch in Tirol. We spent one of the most memorable wellness stays in this 5-Star Spa Resort in Tirol in Austria.
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Sleep well in the Posthotel Achenkirch in Tirol Italian design in our suite Great food, that won awards Wellness to dream of in the Posthotel Achenkirch in Tirol
December 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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The top things to see during a walk through the historic centre of Avignon, #France velvetescape.com/things-to-se...

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A walk around Avignon
Avignon is a historic city in France, famous as being the Papal Seat in the 14th century. Here are things to see in Avignon on foot.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM