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Manuela
My love for expanding horizons.
When I was a little girl, my parents introduced me to the world of travel. They took me to wonderful sites and encouraged me to learn different languages so I could communicate with others in countries where Dutch, my native language, was not spoken. I learned about different cultures, made lifelong friends with youngsters who spoke different languages. All this helped me discover the beauty and glory of nature alongside magnificent historical sites. In short, I fell in love with the world of travel and the opportunity to broaden my horizons. So it’s not surprising that I’ve been involved in the travel industry for many years since leaving university: first as as a guide lecturer in the British Isles and throughout Europe; and then in 1994, when I started my own company where I’ve been able to expand horizons for so many explorers of this marvellous world.
A few days to paint a fresco
When Monique and I were discussing a future of ‘ Fresco in team’, I suggested to Monique that it would be a good idea for me to copy a fresco. After all, my painting skills, when attempting to copy a painting, are not that great . Monique insisted that I would be able to copy a fresco. Well, I took note and started to work. I chose the scene of Michelangelo’s fresco to be found in the Sistine chapel ,whereby God is giving life to Adam. It took me a few days, with the help of Monique, to produce the fresco as you can see herewith! I am very proud of it. I never thought that I was able to do this, but I did. If I can do this, so can you! I promise you! With the gentle guidance of Monique, fresco copying is an experience of a life time. Why not try and join us in serene surroundings whereby copying a fresco can be more than producing a work of art. I can compare this experience to a week of refuelling the soul. Being away from ‘it all’ and concentrate on creation, on beauty and creating.
Monique
A life full of art
I have often been asked when I started painting. I always answer: since I was born.Far in my early childhood, I was drawn to a drawing, a painting. Especially children’s story books with wonderful images that I quickly try to reproduce.Later in my freshman year in high school, a drawing teacher noticed me and made me part of a last year class. That was a real dream.
Very frustrated at not being able to go to « Les beaux arts » – a famous art school – because it was too far, too expensive and above all a lazy people reputation, my parents forbidden it to me.
So my passion drove me to look for other solutions. With great luck, my steps have led me to different kind people to teach me, masters of great generosity and great mastery of their arts and whom I have followed for many years.
Featured Testimonials
A few reviews about our experiences.
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“My wife and I have traveled with TGW on 14 tours over 20 years. We were a closed church group. Almost all who went on the tours were multiply times repeat travelers with Manuela/TGW. Trips were to such places as … Game reserves in South Africa, Riverboat up the Nile while touring Egypt and then on to Jordan and Israel, China, New Zealand, Most of the countries in Europe,
On these trip we traveled from place to place via riverboat, ferries, trains, airplanes, boats, hydro foil, or buses. The hotels we stayed at were all of good quality and never an issue checking in. Many of the meals were included, excellent food for the money.
What makes this all work is her organization skills and her attention to details. We think she can do great in any group activity arrangement!”
On these trip we traveled from place to place via riverboat, ferries, trains, airplanes, boats, hydro foil, or buses. The hotels we stayed at were all of good quality and never an issue checking in. Many of the meals were included, excellent food for the money.
What makes this all work is her organization skills and her attention to details. We think she can do great in any group activity arrangement!”
Bob and Jerry Lawler
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Los Gatos, CA
“I have been traveling with Travel Gingie’s Way since 2000. Manuela’s attention to detail, vast knowledge of destinations worldwide, and kind and caring spirit make her the ideal tour specialist. She works diligently to make each trip special and catered to your particular group and expectations. There are never any surprises. This kind of personal touch is a rare thing in the travel industry.”
Janice Folsom
Artistic Director and Conductor
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Southern Crescent Chorale/ Atlanta
” I’ve been returning to TGW for 28 years to plan and manage our European Concert tours. We sing in beautiful, historic venues, she gets us really fine hotels, we eat well, we get to see the most interesting sites, and those inevitable problems along the way are always resolved quickly and professionally.”
Robert Havery
Chair of the Arts Department
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Connecticut
“Sharing this week with Monique is a great experience. Beyond being a painter, she is an excellent teacher. We also laughed a lot, especially during our small mistakes in order to relax the atmosphere. I recommend this experience to beginners as well as to confirmed artists.”
Jane Bennett
Project manager
“Monique is a great artist who knows how to transmit her skills. It was a real pleasure to take her course about fresco art. I can’t wait to discover other artistic fields with Monique who has been of great help to me and who has even become a friend.”
Elisabeth Poudart
School teacher
“Monique was able to put us at ease from the start of the course. No matter your level, it adapts to you and will teach you the basics very quickly. At the end of the internship we were able to make a superb work that we took home. A wonderful teacher, patient and pedagogue.”
Mary and Richard Byrne
Retirees
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