by Wendy Hand | Jul 15, 2016 | Destinations
10 not to be missed highlights of ‘the Village’. On its way to being gentrified Greenwich Village, artists’ haven, Bohemian capital and the birthplace of the 60’s counterculture is still home to some of the best music, food and architecture. Home to some of the city’s...
by Wendy Hand | Jul 9, 2016 | Destinations
Once the home of hippies, beats and punks it’s an area ripe for increasing gentrification. So, don’t wait, see it while it’s spirit is still alive and kicking. Here are some not to be missed sights and experiences. 96-98 St Marks Place. These tenements were used for...
by Wendy Hand | Jul 9, 2016 | Destinations
Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan and you’ll end up in DUMBO – Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. This relatively small and walkable neighbourhood punches above its weight in must do experiences. Here are a few of my favourites: 1. Whether you’re...
by Wendy Hand | Jun 24, 2016 | Destinations
Could this be the year the dream comes true? Having spent the last 2 out of 3 Christmas’s in New York visiting friends I decided on the spur of the moment it was time to head back there again and this time to share. I’ve booked a hotel and put together a fantastic...
by Wendy Hand | Jun 24, 2016 | Latest Travel News
The new France-Spain TGV Duplex is now operating between Paris and Barcelona and you can now travel in daylight hours and enjoy the spectacular scenery. The options include Paris-Barcelona in just over 6 hours, Lyon-Barcelona in 5 hours (if you’re in Lyon don’t miss...