Author begins with a reflection on the process of travel of feminist policy ideas. Then author explores the elements of travel, the relevance of triangular formulation, and the transformations that have occurred in policy making since the emergence of the concept of velvet triangles in the late nineties. Followed by a discussion of the role of the EU in stimulating the travel and development of equality policy ideas and networks of scholars. Author considers the background ot the concept of the velvet triangle and its various interpretations over the last decade. Author briefly considers whether the velvet triangle is a valid empirical construct to describe policy networks today, and whether it has uses as a 'method' of policy making. With comments by Joke Swiebel and Margit van der Steen.