Artsy Activities


Do you enjoy participating in activities when you travel? By activities, I mean taking a cooking class or an art class, participating in a workshop, learning a language, or any number of other options.

Opportunities for enjoying activities while you travel abound–from learning about elves in Iceland (yes, there is an elf class you can take in Reykjavik) to participating in an archeology dig.

Explore the Activity posts to discover ideas for your next great artsy adventure.

Art Experiences

Castel Sant'Angelo, a fortress that combines in itself both the Roman times of the Empire, it was Hadrian's masuleum, and medieval and Renaissance times, since it became the fortress of the Popes, while it is a museum now. Photo by Giulio d'Ercole

Take a Photography Tour in Rome and Learn with an Expert

Rome, with its sumptuous churches, lively street scenes, and evocative Roman ruins, is a photographer’s dream destination. If you're looking ...
String quartet, tenor and soprano at Great Opera Arias Concert at Palazzo Poli

Opera in Rome at Palazzo Poli: Magic Meets Music

Seeing a concert that features opera and classical music ranks right up there as one of my top unique things ...
Artist in his studio

Experiential Travel: How to Connect With Local Artists

Connecting with local artists when you travel provides exciting new perspectives on a destination, sparks fascinating conversations, and gives you ...
Carol Cram at the writers retreat in

Get Inspired at a Writing and Art Retreat in Tuscany

Looking for a creative retreat in Tuscany where you can focus on your art or writing in peace? Then consider ...
Painting instructor Rod Moore teaches plein air drawing to a group of Italiana Tours participants

Fire Up Your Creativity with Italiana Tours

Thirteen people gather under the Italian sun for a week of drawing, painting, and soaking up the beauty of Le ...
Silvia Salvadori, an artist in Arezzo with author Carol Cram

A Visit with Tuscan Artist Silvia Salvadori in Arezzo, Tuscany

Artsy traveling means being on the lookout for interesting encounters with artists, artisans, musicians, writers—the whole pantheon of creative people ...

Cooking Classes

Chef Marco stands behind a table filled with fresh ingredients, ready to lead a cooking class in Rome."

Pizza, Gelato, Suppli–Oh My! A Fantastic Cooking Class in Rome

Fancy taking a cooking class while you're visiting Rome? I highly recommend the experience. I'm a huge fan of taking ...
Take a Cooking Class in Paris

Take a Cooking Class in Paris

Have you considered taking a cooking class while traveling in France? Paris is the place for cooking classes, but you'll ...
Explore Greek Cuisine in a Savor Nafplio Cooking Class

Explore Greek Cuisine in a Savor Nafplio Cooking Class

Have your ever wanted to learn the secrets of Greek cooking? If so, then consider adding a cooking class to ...
Food as Art: FireWorks Feast at the Inn at Bay Fortune

Food as Art: FireWorks Feast at the Inn at Bay Fortune

Looking for a unique experience on Prince Edward Island? If so, then the FireWorks Feast at the Inn at Bay ...
Chef Marco at InRome Cooking making pasta

Cooking in Roma with InRome Cooking

Culinary tourism is definitely a thing, and nowhere more so than in Italy. Food tours and cooking classes abound and ...

Other Experiences

Favorite Concerts & Performances in Europe

Favorite Concerts & Performances in Europe

When it comes to concerts and performances, Europe is like a chocolate box brimming over with artsy flavors. Venues in ...
Welcome sign to Proyecto Asis near La Fortuna in Costa rica

Spending an Amazing Day at Proyecto Asis Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica

I highly, highly recommend spending a day at a wildlife refuge while traveling in Costa Rica. Just make sure you ...
Walking the Way from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela: A Camino Journal

Walking the Way from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela: A Camino Journal

Is walking the Camino (walking the way) across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela on your travel wish list? Artsy ...
Best Tips for Walking the Camino of Santiago

Best Tips for Walking the Camino of Santiago

Everyone I know who has walked the Camino of Santiago (the Way) to Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain raves ...

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