Artsy Sightseeing
The heart and soul of Artsy Traveler are travel experiences related to the arts. Find out about my top ten picks at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, visit the Caves of Lascaux in the Dordogne region of France, check out off-the-beaten path Art Museums in Paris, explore the Top Ten Modern Art Museums in Europe, and check out seven super single-artist museums.
And a lot more! I’m adding new artsy posts every week so check back frequently.
Why Sensational Siena Belongs on Your List of Top Medieval Cities
What is it about Siena that makes an artsy traveler swoon? Mention Siena to anyone who has traveled there and ...
Two Terrific Small Museums In Amsterdam You Should Visit
I love Amsterdam, which is why on almost every trip to Europe I make it my first stop. Since 1970 ...
Top Ten Favorites at the Uffizi Gallery in Spectacular Florence
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is an Artsy Traveler must-see, particularly for artsy travelers who love Renaissance art. I've visited ...
Exploring Fascinating Madrid–Europe’s Best-Kept Secret for the Artsy Traveler
In October of 2023, I spent two weeks in Madrid (minus a three-day excursion to Ávila and Cáceres at the ...
Let’s Go to Lascaux IV in the Stunning Dordogne
A visit to Lascaux IV in the Dordogne region of France is a must for the artsy traveler. Here you ...
Savoring Life in Pont-Aven—The City of Artists
We’ve come to beautiful little Pont-Aven in southern Brittany for six days. The works created by painters of the Pont-Aven ...
Six Sensational Days in Paris for an Artsy Traveler
This post presents a day-by-day account of six days I spent in Paris in September 2023. During our stay, my ...
Musée d’Orsay in Paris: An Inspiring Must-See for the Artsy Traveler
I don't think I've ever not visited the Musée d'Orsay on any of my many trips to Paris. The museum ...
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam: Guaranteed Thrills for the Artsy Traveler
I first visited the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam in 1970 and remember it as a gloomy, rather dingy place. The famous ...
Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam: Best Bets for the Artsy Traveler
I remember the first time I saw the Van Gogh Museum, almost 50 years ago. Compared to the gingerbread façade ...
Free Your Inner Floral Artist at Stunning Villa Lena in the Tuscan Countryside
As an Artsy Traveler, one of the most rewarding things I recommend you do is sign up for an artsy ...
National Gallery of Canada: Best Bets for the Artsy Traveler
Every time I visit Ottawa, I take the opportunity to check out the National Gallery. It is truly a national ...
Three Recommended Day Trips from Copenhagen
Consider alloting time during your stay in Copenhagen for taking day trips. You'll find plenty to see and do in ...
A Trio of Must-See Museums in Copenhagen
Copenhagen museums (visit them with the Copenhagen Card) are world-class and worth a trip to Denmark's fabulous capital city just ...
London’s National Gallery: The Best of the Best
I love the National Gallery in London! It's small enough to enjoy in a few hours without getting exhausted (unlike ...
Birmingham: A Pleasant Surprise for the Artsy Traveler
Back in the day, industrial Birmingham did not have the best of reputations. I lived in England for four years ...
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 ...
MONA: The Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart, Tasmania–A World-Class Art Experience by Guest Poster Linda Moore
Guest poster and novelist Linda Moore takes artsy travelers on a journey down under to remote Tasmania to experience the ...
Courtauld Gallery in London: A Treasure Trove for the Artsy Traveler
I recently visited the Courtauld Gallery within hours of landing at Heathrow after flying to London from Vancouver. After three ...
Myth-Making & Travel: Three Magical Moments with Trees in Dartmoor, England by Guest Poster Tina Overbury
An Artsy Traveler is always on the look-out for those magical moments that make traveling so, well, magical. And if ...