by Wendy Hand | Dec 12, 2018 | Latest Travel News
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. ...
by Wendy Hand | Nov 28, 2018 | Destinations
Panama celebrating 500 years in 2019 European conquest, a Welsh buccaneer, pirates, treasure, elegant hats and a disputed canal all conspire to create the modern story of Panama. These days, with a gentle stroll you can circumnavigate the peninsula of Panama in less...
by Wendy Hand | Sep 18, 2018 | Travel Tales
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...
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 | Feb 25, 2016 | Travel Tips
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...
