Chocolate eggs, church services and baskets overflowing with lollies are all common Easter traditions that we are accustomed to in the west. However, all around the world, there are many other ways in which Easter is celebrated. Here, we’ve put together 8 Easter traditions from around the world. Russia In […]
Stuck inside with more spare time than toilet paper? For the avid travellers amongst us, being cooped up inside due to the coronavirus lockdown (with no real end in sight) has left us with the itchiest of feet! As we’re all very well aware, looking after our mental health (especially […]
With global coronavirus (covid-19) travel restrictions in place, many of us are facing the new norm of self-isolating and social distancing, which means many hours to fill at home. These tight restrictions mean we won’t be travelling for a while, but that’s not to say we can’t participate in a […]
Located on the Mediterranean coast of Southern France, just 25km from the Spanish border is the small, romantic town of Collioure. While proudly French, Collioure is a town where two cultures collide. With a history that far stretches both the French and Spanish occupancy, Collioure has many stories to tell. […]
By Keith Jenkins Originally Posted to www.velvetescape.com Avalon Waterways is a river cruise company with a fleet of ‘Suite Ships’ that ply the major rivers in Europe and Asia. Not a fan of (ocean) cruises, I went on my first river cruise several years ago and I was hooked! Recently, […]
Welcoming over 39 million tourists per year, Istanbul is a city that has captured the attention and hearts of many wandering spirits. Big, complex and fascinating, there’s so much more to this metropolis city than meets the eye. Here, we’ve put together some facts about Istanbul, Turkey that we think […]
