Arts & Culture
Here’s where you’ll find posts specifically related to Arts & Culture–from Artsy Sightseeing opportunities to fun Activities with an artsy twist.
Artsy Sightseeing
Find the Top Ten Modern Art Museums in Europe, discover my suggestions for Favorite Concerts & Performances in Europe, explore Artsy Suggestions in Germany, Artsy Favorites in Italy, and a lot more, and discover my favorite Prehistory Sites in Europe. If you can’t find what you’re looking forward, try entering some keywords in the Search box (“Louvre”, “Vatican”, “modern art,” etc.) and see what pops up! I’m adding new content to Artsy Traveler all the time.
Activities
Check Activities for posts about things to do in Europe such as Cooking Classes and walking the Camino of Santiago.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
15 Must-Dos in Copenhagen for the Artsy Traveler
Put Copenhagen on your list of must-see European cities. It's small enough to tour in a few days and large ...
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 ...