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Publisher of the Velvet Escape luxury travel blog. Interests: nature, aviation, food/wines, architecture, photography, culture and history. Amsterdam πŸ‡³πŸ‡± is home.

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A day trip to central Bosnia Central Bosnia is a region of lush nature, medieval towns and rich Ottoman heritage. Here's a day trip to central Bosnia from Sarajevo.

A wondrous day trip from Sarajevo to Central Bosnia: velvetescape.com/a-day-trip-t...

#Bosnia #travel #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity

10.03.2026 22:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The ultimate one week Mauritius itinerary Mauritius travel blog - how to spend a week in Mauritius, including a suggested itinerary, natural attractions, excursions and hotels.

Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, is famous for its paradise beaches but venture around the island and you’ll find many interesting attractions. Here’s an itinerary to help you do just that: velvetescape.com/my-week-in-m...

#Mauritius #travel #traveladdicts #roadtrip

10.03.2026 16:13 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TravelWorldOnline Slow Travel & Gourmet Tours: Magazine & Experience Guide Worldwide

Walking through the old town of Quebec City means cobblestones, cafΓ©s and views over the St. Lawrence. Take your time.
www.travelworldonline.de/en/altstadt-...

#Quebec #SlowTravel #QuebecCity #Canada #traveladdicts #travel #travelblogshare #Kanada

09.03.2026 14:36 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Essential Puglia Itinerary and Day Trips | the Puglia Guys You found the perfect base. Now we strip down essential Puglia destinations so you can fit together the pieces and plan a Puglia itinerary to suit your needs.

Visiting Puglia in 2026? Choose a smart base - one that works for your travel circumstances (time of year, whether you have your own transport, vs public transport). Switch between surf and turf, central Puglia and Salento.

Then plan the perfect Puglia itinerary.

www.pugliaguys.com/2024/03/13/p...

09.03.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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15 Easy Day Trips from Paris, You Can Reach by Public Transport - HH Lifestyle Travel Living in France, just a couple of hours by train south of Paris, I am lucky to have easy access to areas outside of Paris. While I make no bones about Paris being my favourite city in France, nay,…

While I make no bones about Paris being my favourite city in France, nay, the world – France is so much more than Paris...

www.hannahhendersontravel.com/easy-day-tri...

#Paris #DayTrips #France

08.03.2026 08:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

Thanks! I’ve also included it in my South of France road trip guide: velvetescape.com/south-of-fra...

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A stroll around Haarlem Haarlem is a beautiful city west of Amsterdam. Here are things to see and do in Haarlem, including attractions and a walking route.

Haarlem is a charming town just 20 minutes from Amsterdam. It’s one of my favourite towns to visit - as a day trip or a weekend break. Here are the top things to see in Haarlem (including a sightseeing walking route): velvetescape.com/things-to-se...

#Haarlem #Netherlands #travel #traveladdicts

09.03.2026 21:18 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Exploring Vancouver’s craft beer breweries A high density of world-class microbreweries offers a diverse, innovative, and walkable experience in neighbourhoods like East Vancouver and Mount Pleasant.

The number of Canada's #craftbeer breweries has nearly doubled in the past 15 years. While you can find them all over the country, benefit from the huge density of breweries in #Vancouver to go on a craft beer tour on your next visit.

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09.03.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It really is. Always a treat to visit!

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Impressions of Marseille Marseille is France's second-largest city and features a beautiful harbor. Here are suggestions of places to visit in Marseille.

Marseille, France’s second-largest city, is often skipped by visitors to the South of France. A pity because it’s a delightful city to explore. Here are my impressions: velvetescape.com/things-to-se...

#Marseille #France #travel #traveladdicts

09.03.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Antwerp Central Station

Antwerp Central Station

A "Railway Cathedral" indeed! Welcome to Antwerp Central Station, considered one of the most beautiful train stations in the world.

08.03.2026 10:53 πŸ‘ 433 πŸ” 60 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 4
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Sant Agata Feltria, the Unforgettable Fairy Tale Village What to see in the village of Sant Agata Feltria: amidst fairy tales, fountains and truffles in the splendid nature of Romagna. Fairy tale Fortress

In the heart of the Romagna hinterland, surrounded by nature and rolling hills, Sant Agata Feltria is an enchanting destination.
Its position and architecture truly make it a Fairy Tale Village!

#TravelBloggersCommunity #TravelBlogShare #romagna #TravelAddicts

08.03.2026 13:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Many Days Do You Need in SΓ£o Miguel, Azores? 3- and 7-Day Itinerary Ideas Wondering how many days to spend in SΓ£o Miguel, Azores? This guide includes perfect 3-day and 7-day itineraries featuring hot springs, crater lakes, whale watching, and scenic hikes.

Planning a trip to the Azores and wondering how many days in SΓ£o Miguel is enough?

Here’s the perfect 3- and 7-day itinerary πŸ‘‡β€¨careyontravels.com/days-sao-mig...

#travel #traveladdict #portugal #travelblogshare

08.03.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Exploring Heidelberg Top things to see in Heidelberg, Germany. Includes a self-guided Heidelberg Old Town walking tour and 2-day Heidelberg itinerary.

Things to see and do in Heidelberg, one of the most beautiful cities in Germany (I’ve also included a self-guided walking tour and 2-day itinerary in my guide): velvetescape.com/things-to-se...

#Heidelberg #Germany #travel #traveladdicts

08.03.2026 15:25 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The Christmas markets there are wonderful. Great atmosphere!

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Aachen is so beautiful! 😍

08.03.2026 08:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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SchΓΆnbrunn Palace in Vienna is a special place to visit inside, as there are many beautiful aspects to it.Β  www.rjontour.com/schonbrunn-p... #wien #vienna #travel

07.03.2026 09:09 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Best of Bari Eating Out Guide - the Puglia Guys From epic street food to traditional dishes respectful of Puglia’s cooking traditions, these dishes best represent Bari - and where to find the best of them.

Back from eating out in Bari, we’ve updated our guide with some new restaurant choices for 2026.

There’s a wide range of authentic, traditional dishes. Restaurants are often well known for a few specific dishes.

#Puglia #Italy #ItalianFood #foodsky #foodie

www.pugliaguys.com/2024/10/20/l...

08.03.2026 07:22 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer in Tirol Zugspitz Arena Things to do in Zugspitz Arena in the summer. This area in the Tyrolean Alps offers stunning mountain scenery, hikes and adventure activities.

The mountains of Zugspitz-Arena in Tyrol, Austria are a wonderful summer destination for those seeking beautiful nature and outdoor activities. Read more about this stunning part of #Austria: velvetescape.com/action-and-a...

#Austria #travel #traveladdicts

07.03.2026 10:05 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Complete Guide to Locorotondo, Puglia - the Puglia Guys Discover Locorotondo year-round: where to eat, walking tips, festive highlights, and insider advice for exploring this whitewashed gem of the Valle d’Itria.

Locorotondo is one of our favourite towns in Puglia’s Valle d’Itria. Whether you are staying over, or passing through, here are our favourite things to do, see and places to eat!

#Puglia #Italy #TravelAddicts

www.pugliaguys.com/2025/12/12/l...

07.03.2026 06:48 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

On my list! πŸ˜ƒ

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MΓ©rida, #Spain felt like walking through a mini Rome. πŸ›οΈ

I followed a self-guided walking tour by an art historian and explored one of the best preserved Roman cities in Europeβ€”and surprisingly under the radar.
careyontravels.com/merida-spain...

#Travel #TravelBlogshare #Traveladdict #RomanRuins

07.03.2026 08:02 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Love Matera! 😍

07.03.2026 07:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Postcards from the Yorkshire Dales, England βœ¨πŸπŸ’šπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

I never realised how beautiful the Yorkshire Dales are. This region has quickly become my favourite in the UK. It’s a Dark Sky Reserve perfect for stargazing lovers.

Thank you Classic Cottages for an incredible break βœ¨πŸ’«β€οΈ
#yorkshiredales

19.01.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Haha! Glad I have that effect. Thanks Chris! πŸ˜ƒπŸ™πŸ•Ί

06.03.2026 22:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

She’ll be fine I’m sure but as a parent, I’d be a bit nervous too. I moved to The Netherlands to study at that age and my Mum was pretty nervous too (even though I was already very used to traveling on my own).

06.03.2026 20:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What you must do in Emilia-Romagna Emilia Romagna is a beautiful region in northern Italy. Here are my suggestions for things that every visitor must do in Emilia Romagna!

Emilia-Romagna is a region in northern #Italy that offers a wide array of #travel experiences. From bustling cities like Bologna to picturesque hilltop villages, and exceptional cuisine to amazing historic monuments, there’s lots to see and do: velvetescape.com/must-do-in-e...

#traveladdicts

06.03.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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My week in Bosnia and Herzegovina How to spend a week in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This Bosnia and Herzegovina itinerary includes the main historic and natural attractions.

One of my travel highlights last year was trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was my first time visiting the country and I absolutely loved it! Here’s how my week went in this fascinating country: velvetescape.com/bosnia-and-h...

#travel #Bosnia #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity

06.03.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cultural experiences in Coimbra: arts and culture guide Cultural experiences in Coimbra, Portugal: Portuguese music show, local cuisine, art museums and galleries, and more unique experiences to try.

Cultural experiences in Coimbra, Portugal: Portuguese music show, local cuisine, museums and galleries, and more unique experiences to try brightnomad.net/unique-cultu...

#Portugal #PortugalTravel #Coimbra #traveladdicts
#travelbloggingcommunity
#TravelBloggersCommunity
#Travelblogshare

05.03.2026 19:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Natural Wonders & Things to Do in Karamea, New Zealand Karamea is a small town at the northern end of the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The town, on the edge of the Kahurangi National Park, is a fantastic destination for

On the remote edge of Kahurangi National Park is Karamea, NZ's off-the-grid gem & the start of the epic Heaphy Track, one of #NewZealand's Great Walks. Stunning beaches, wild rivers, thundering waterfalls, lush forests, & the iconic Oparara Arches, discover why we love Karamea!
#TravelBlogShare

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