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Velvet Escape
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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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Stellenbosch, a historic university town near Cape Town, lies in the heart of the Cape Winelands. The stunning landscape around the town is dotted with many wineries. These are my favourites: velvetescape.com/stellenbosch...

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Twelve Stellenbosch wineries to visit
Stellenbosch lies in the heart of the Cape Winelands of South Africa. here are my recommended Stellenbosch wineries to visit.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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This Isle of Skye itinerary will take you on a whistle stop 2-3 day tour of the island; including things to see on the way there, road trip routes around the island, and more.

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Isle of Skye Itinerary : 2-3 days on a wildly beautiful Scottish Island - HH Lifestyle Travel
Winding your way through the Highlands of Scotland, cresting the hill at Kyle of Lochalsh and seeing the beautiful and wild Isle of Skye in front of you - it is something you must experience at least…
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January 1, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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If you’re visiting Cape Town, don’t miss seeing more of the Western Cape province. Here are six spectacular road trips from Cape Town: velvetescape.com/best-cape-to...

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Six spectacular road trips from Cape Town
Here are six Cape Town road trip routes to discover the most beautiful areas of the Western Cape in South Africa.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Otranto, Puglia.

A favourite seaside base for many visitors. Sandy city beaches and some stunning coastal architecture and beaches north and south.

But there’s much more than sun and sea. Here history hits hard.

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Love Puglia | Otranto City Guide - the Puglia Guys
Otranto, home to approximately 5000 residents, is situated along the Adriatic coast of Salento, at the easternmost edge of Italy. It’s approximately 46 km south east of Lecce (around 35 minutes by car...
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January 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Do you fancy a road trip around the shores of Lake Garda this year? Then, take a peek at our video to see where you could visit. Fire up the tunes of Dean Martin and enjoy the wind breezing through your hair #Italia_UK #Italia
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The town of Torbole, vibrantly coloured buildings with the mountains in the background. A visit and road trip around Lake Garda Italy A passengers view of the road around Lake Garda, keeping a distance from the cars in front to enjoy the beautiful lakes, lined by the mountains to our right. The little Harbour at Limone-sul-Garda. Boats bobbing in the harbour with stunning snow peaked mountains behind. Lakes Garda, Italy Looking across a wide canal. Powerboats are moored up, and on the far side, a large two storey brick building dominates the view.
January 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Once upon a time in Lari, I stepped into a #pasta fairytale 🍝✨ At Pastificio Martelli, tradition lives on through ancient gestures and rich aromas. A highlight of my weekend in Casciana Terme Lari — pure, delicious magic! 💛

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In the heart of artisanal pasta: Pastificio Martelli in Lari
A yellow building in Lari catches the eye. It is the Pastificio Martelli, which has been producing its artisanal pasta since 1926.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Things to see in Avignon, the ‘City of Popes’ in the south of France. Check out my guide and walking tour: 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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January 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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Snowy scenes in the park near my home this afternoon.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Valencia, Spain’s third city, is packed with amazing architecture - from its medieval old town to the futuristic City of Arts & Sciences - vibrant markets, sandy beaches and nature parks. Here’s my guide: velvetescape.com/things-to-do...

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Ten things to do in Valencia
Recommendations for things to do in Valencia, Spain. Includes major sights, attractions and restaurants to visit for a Valencia city trip.
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January 4, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Watch the Supertrees come to life in a spectacular dance of light at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore. #GardensByTheBay #Singapore backpackandsnorkel.c...
January 4, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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This road trip across the Franconia region - from Frankfurt to Nuremberg - in central/southern #Germany is full of historic, cultural and natural attractions, not to mention terrific food and wines! Check it out: velvetescape.com/main-river-f...

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A road trip along the Main River
Guide to the best places to visit in Franconia on a self-drive route along the Main River in central Germany.
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January 4, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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To help you prioritise, here are the top 5 must dos in Yellowstone National Park.

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5 Amazing Must Dos in Yellowstone National Park - HH Lifestyle Travel
Yellowstone is an absolutely incredible park for scenery and wildlife, and impressive geothermal activity. You need at least 4 days in Yellowstone National Park to visit the main sites. To help you…
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January 4, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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Paris is a city you can love all year round. Strolling along the banks of the Seine, diving into a cafe for a Croque Monsieur, and exploring its galleries & museums - what could be better? #Travel @ExploreFranceEN @lifefrance
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The Metro station of Cité, on the Île de la Cité, with its beautiful art deco decoration, including railings signage and lighting. The view along the River Seine, on a bright day in Paris, from Pont Neuf towards the Pont au Change with the impressive Supreme Court on the right-hand side sitting on the Île de la Cité. The outside of the Louvre from the corner of the pond with a fountain in front of the pyramid. It's a bright day in Paris, and suprisingly it's quiet in the Napoléon court in front of the museum. An elegant woman passing by I traditional artisan boulanger pâtissier on side road in Paris. The front of the art deco styled shop is panelled in wood with 2 large windows displaying chandeliers inside, there is a deep burgundy canopy covering the upper portion of the store.
January 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Visiting Puglia in 2026?

With an accessible and decent sized city beach, this is why we prefer Gallipoli to Monopoli as a seaside base.

#Italy #TravelAddicts #Salento

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Gallipoli Guide | A Tale of Two Towns - the Puglia Guys
Discover Gallipoli's split personality of hedonism and history. By day fishermen sit in cool shade mending their nets, transforming into a party mecca at night.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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Rimini is a popular beach destination in northern Italy. Venture inland and you’ll find charming hill towns as well as San Marino, one of the world’s smallest countries. Read more: velvetescape.com/rimini-hill-...

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Exploring the hill towns of the province of Rimini
Explore these historic and beautiful hill towns of Rimini province, located in the southeastern corner of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
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January 3, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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New year, new post! We loved our time in Oman late last year. Here's a post about things to do in the lovely city of Muscat. www.verytastyworld.com/what-to-see-... #travel #traveladdicts #Oman
What To See in Muscat in One Day
Oman's capital Muscat is a lively and vibrant city with a plethora of places to see. Here's our guide for what to see in Muscat in one day
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January 3, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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There are two reasons why Puglia is Italy’s top staycation destination.

1. The food.
2. The beaches.

Discover Puglia’s best beaches, plan a vacation that suits your style, and take in the nearby beaches at your leisure.

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50 of Puglia’s best beaches - the Puglia Guys
A guide to some of Puglia’s best beaches, from gay to family friendly, all around the ’heel of Italy’s’ 800km coast by locals who use them.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Sabah, the Malaysian state located in northern Borneo, is a paradise for nature lovers. From its rich marine life to majestic mountains and lush forests, there’s lots to see in Sabah. Here are some of the best places to visit: velvetescape.com/sabah-a-natu...

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Sabah: a nature lover's paradise
Sabah, a Malaysian state in northern Borneo, is a nature lover's paradise! These are the top things to do and places to visit in Sabah.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Ahh, it snowed. 😍
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January 3, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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Dramatic clouds hovering over Amsterdam.
January 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Matera, in southern #Italy, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world. This extraordinary town, with its cave dwellings and ancient streets, is a must-see in my book. Check out my guide: velvetescape.com/things-to-do...

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Matera - an extraordinary step back in time
Matera, in southern Italy, is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited towns in the world. Here are tips on top things to do in Matera, Italy's cave city!
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January 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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A complete guide to visiting the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia
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How to visit the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain
Your simple guide to visiting the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain: what to see, tickets, tours, architecture, getting there.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Thinking of a city break in France? Consider Bordeaux. With its gorgeous architecture, vibrant neighbourhoods and charming old town packed with wine bars and restaurants, Bordeaux is absolutely delightful! Here’s my guide: velvetescape.com/things-to-se...

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Exploring Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a city in France that's famous for its wine. Here are things to see and do in Bordeaux, including attractions and walking routes.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Here’s wishing all of you a happy and healthy new year! You’ve been absolutely wonderful and I hope you’ll continue to follow my travels on Bluesky and my blog in 2026. Cheers! 🥳🎉🥂❤️

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December 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Looking back on our best travel experiences of 2025, from mountain trails to coastal paths and European cities. 🌍✨
Happy New Year and happy travels to wherever 2026 takes you. Where should we go next?
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Porthleven Cornwall in June View over Furnas in São Miguel Açores
December 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM