Artsy Traveler in Europe
I love traveling in Europe and have definitely missed going over the past two years. That’s all about to change as I gear up for a major trip to Europe in the fall of 2022. I’ll be visiting Britain, Denmark, Germany, France, and Italy and searching out artsy travel sites and activities to share with you.
Discover artsy sightseeing opportunities in these European countries:
You’ll also find plenty of links to posts about specific topics such as Music Lover’s Guide to Vienna, Top Ten Modern Art Museums in Europe, and Exploring and Loving San Gimignano.
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 ...
Experience the Magic of a Night in Sirmione on Lake Garda
The tiny town of Sirmione on Lake Garda in northern Italy is truly magical. Stay overnight and you'll have the ...
A Week in Fascinating Little Padua Reveals Hidden Treasures
Padua in northern Italy, a quick train ride from Venice, can keep the Artsy Traveler well entertained for several days ...
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 ...
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
Ever wanted to paint in the Tuscan countryside? This is your chance! Sign up for a flower painting retreat with ...
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 Tuscan Dream Come True: Sant’Antonio Country Resort near Montepulciano
Every so often when traveling, serendipty rears its delightful head. The plans you've made go awry, but instead of facing ...
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 ...
Yorkshire: Plenty of Variety for the Artsy Traveler
I first visited Yorkshire in 1974 at the age of eighteen during my epic around-England-by-train journey with two friends (read ...
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 ...
Stratford-upon-Avon: A Must-Stop for the Artsy Traveler
Stratford-upon-Avon is about a two-hour train journey from London and a perfect first stop after visiting the capital. Stay at ...
Exploring the Cotswolds with Go Cotswolds Tours
Although I lived only a few hours from the Cotswolds back in the 1970s, I rarely visited the area and ...
London in Two-and-a-Bit Days for the Artsy Traveler
Doing London in two days (even with a bit added on after landing on the first day) is kind of ...
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 ...
We Have a Winner – Stay at the Wilde ApartHotel in Central London
The Wilde Aparthotel at Covent Garden is the perfect place to stay on a short visit to London. The price ...
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 ...
Venice in Three Days for the Artsy Traveler
A three-day visit to Venice gives you a flavorful taste of this float-on-water, impossibly beautiful city. I love Venice and ...
Best of France: Ten Day Itinerary for Paris and the South
This short itinerary works well if you have a limited time and you want to explore, at a reasonably leisurely ...
Top Ten Artsy Novels to Read in Europe
Do you enjoy reading novels set in the places you are traveling to? I know I do. I love curling ...
Artsy Favorites in Spain
When it comes to artsy favorites, Spain has more than its fair share of wonderful sights and experiences. From amazing ...
Favorite Regions in Spain
You can’t “do” Spain in one trip, but you can see a fair bit of it in two or three ...
Favorite Regions in Portugal
We've traveled to Portugal several times and find it a compact country that packs a lot of sightseeing punch. You’ll ...
Artsy Suggestions in Germany
Following are a few artsy highlights that I’ve enjoyed in Germany. You’ll find hundreds more. Bach Museum in Leipzig If ...
Favorite Regions in Germany
My suggestions are based on my trips to Germany. We plan to explore much more of the country over the ...