Jacqueline Hammond was born & raised on Long Island in New York. She spent her childhood on the beaches and her formative years enjoying the fruits of such a vibrant city at her doorstep. She spent 7+ years living and working in England, traveling the length and breadth of the UK. On Europe’s precipice, she had the ability to hop over the continent with ease. Fascinated by the age and history of each heritage and culture, she spent many years venturing off to nearby countries, taking in Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden and the Czech Republic, all a quick flight away. She was very fortunate also to frequent the Indian subcontinent, traveling all over the vibrantly colored and scented peninsula. In all of its mystery, she was forever smitten. Delving into the old quarters of the ancient cities, she often found incredible architecture reflecting the varied and rich history of each destination. Along the way her knowledge and enthusiasm for