by Wendy Hand | Apr 11, 2018 | Destinations
Ajijic small group tours I fell in love with, Ajijic, this little village beside Lake Chapala on my first visit some years ago. With its friendly local and ex-pat population, artistic community, some great restaurants, wonderful views and an almost perfect climate...
by Wendy Hand | Aug 16, 2016 | Destinations
From the images of Montmartre nightlife and the iconic artistic posters of Toulouse Lautrec in Albi to the home of Salvador Dali in Catalonia via a small medieval town home to the most important movement of modern painting of the twentieth century. The Palais de la...
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...
