The Arts
Inside the St Louis art museum. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick
“This world is but a canvas to our imagination.”
-Henry David Thoreau
Delve into the world of arts travel, where every step unveils new wonders and enriching experiences. Explore renowned galleries and museums housing the masterpieces of the ages, igniting inspiration and fascination.
In bustling metropolises like Basel, Miami, and Hong Kong, immerse yourself in vibrant art fairs that captivate thousands of enthusiasts, collectors, and curious onlookers alike.
From the dazzling lights of Broadway to the intimate stages of Off-Broadway, and the historic colosseums echoing with the sounds of the world’s finest performers, the arts offer a transformative experience that surprises and delights travelers.
Witness the emergence of budding talents alongside renowned artists, as each artwork tells a unique story through its colors and forms. Let the canvas speak to you, conveying messages that resonate deeply and stir the soul, making arts travel an unforgettable journey of discovery.”
When families think about European getaways, Belgium rarely tops the list—especially not the lesser-known southern region of Wallonia. But for travelers seeking cultural depth, historical resonance, and immersive nature experiences, Wallonia offers a compelling counter-narrative to the usual family travel and tourist trails. This isn’t just a detour from Brussels; it’s a portal into a richly layered region where forests meet fortified citadels, and artisan chocolate shares space with monastic brewing traditions.
Raised and educated in Spain, Pablo Picasso moved to the French capital in the early 1900s. Here he experienced decades of inspiration as part of the city’s buzzing Modernist art movement and bohemian atmosphere.
With spectacular mountains good for hiking and bicycling, dramatic castles, charming architectural cities, and a vibrant contemporary arts scene, Slovakia has much to offer tourists.
Poetry is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Washington DC. Despite its storied literary history, diverse music communities, and world-renowned museum system, visitors and residents alike have trouble seeing beyond the shadow of Capitol Hill.
Seventeen miles down a gravel road that cuts through an empty expanse of desert to reach the northeastern edge of Utah’s Great Salt Lake is an enigmatic art destination that’s worth the pilgrimage. And pilgrimage it is.
The Spanish city of Barcelona had been Antoni Gaudi’s canvas and muse, at once. The 19th-century architect-wizard used the entire Catalonian city to express his creative genius and seamlessly blended the Gothic and the French Art-Nouveau with Expressionism to create his architectural masterpieces.
The American heartland city of Eau Claire is enjoying an artistic renaissance. Sitting at the junction of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers in Wisconsin, Eau Claire is French for “clear water,” and water is a defining physical feature of the city.
Officially deemed the “Live Music Capital of the World” in 1991, Austin, Texas is a city ripe with musicians, politicians, authors, activists, artists, and other creative types
Do you believe in ghosts or vampires? On today’s show you’ll meet two people that do—a paranormal photographer and a writer who traveled along dracula’s trail.
Madrid is a lively capital city constantly buzzing with excitement. Before COVID inflicted its long pause on international travel, this well-connected international h
One destination, which is still considered fairly off the beaten track, is Macedonia, a small country with a rich history and beautiful nature. If you’re looking for an interesting Balkan destination with fewer tourists, Macedonia makes a great choice. Here are the top five places to visit in Macedonia.
On a warm June day, the ocean breeze cools balmy Busan, South Korean's busiest port city. As I stand overlooking Gamcheon Culture Village nestled on the coast, I shiver as I imagine what it once was: a dangerous slum, ravaged by war.
