Best city in the world

Best city in the world

San Miguel de Allende was voted best city in the world in 2018 by Travel & Leisure readers for an unprecedented 2nd time. This colonial-era city located in Mexico’s central highlands has a thriving arts scene and is home to many weekend cultural festivals. ...
Saints and Shamans coexist in the Mayan World

Saints and Shamans coexist in the Mayan World

Following the brutal Spanish conquest of the Americas in the 16th century the conquerors immediately set out to convert the indigenous people to Catholicism. Violence was the preferred method of persuasion of the Spaniards so, the Indians opted to incorporate elements...
Ajijic small group tours – well worth a visit

Ajijic small group tours – well worth a visit

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...
Boutique small group tours vs independent travel

Boutique small group tours vs independent travel

A proudly independent traveller for several decades I’ve recently discovered what I’ve been missing.  Having just completed hosting a BYS group to Greece I followed up with a trip alone to a new destination for me, Romania/Transylvania.  My  light bulb...

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