Considering it’s Canada’s 11th largest city, London has a lot of green space. It also has plenty of culture. To help you find the best things to do in London, Ontario, local art gallery owner Michael Gibson gives us his insider tips. Things to do in London, Ontario Trying to Cycle the Fanshawe […]
One day in Arles, France
Thinking of spending one day in Arles, France? Curious about Van Gogh? The Romans? Where to eat and stay? Look no further. Here are the best things to do in Arles and the perfect one-day itinerary. Completely updated in 2019 One day in Arles, France It’s hard to get past the fact that Arles is […]
Travel and Art: Artistic Cities, Art Fairs and Painting Holidays
Give yourself a culture boost by combining travel and art. Whether this means visiting one of the world’s most artistic cities, checking out the coolest art fairs, or giving an art workshop or painting holiday a try, art vacations make traveling so much richer. Here’s how to plan one. Art vacations Art and […]
Things to do in Chelsea NYC
Visiting New York? Here’s an insiders’ guide to the best things to do in Chelsea NYC and its surroundings, with suggestions on where to go and what to do from two top New York gallery owners, Christine Berry and Martha Campbell. Exploring Chelsea and Hudson Yards “Okay, show me the big shawarma.” “The […]
Where to find the best Bernini sculpture and fountains in Rome
Here’s how to find the best Bernini sculpture in Rome, as well as his most notable fountains and architecture. Searching for Bernini at the Borghese Gallery The audio guide at the Borghese Museum in Rome is messing with my head. Anecdotes about Rubens are rattling into my ear while I’m looking at a painting […]
One day in Biot, France
If you’re travelling to the South of France, consider a day trip to Biot, France. A stunning medieval hilltop town just four km inland from the Mediterranean coast, Biot is famous for its glassmaking, its impressive museum dedicated to the Cubist artist Fernand Léger and for its fascinating -and notorious – heritage. One day […]
Visiting Assisi, Italy, and my night with Giotto
When I told my mother I was going to Assisi, a medieval town in Italy, she said that she and my father had gone there on their honeymoon, aka the penniless but thrilling art tour of France and Italy, to see the Giotto frescoes. “You mean Padua,” I said. “The Giotto frescoes in Padua.” “Assisi. […]
Edmonton art gallery trip! Woohoo!
Is Edmonton, Alberta, an art destination. You’d be surprised. From the historic Fathers of Confederation mural in the Hotel Macdonald to the top galleries, here’s how to find the best art in this Canadian prarie city. That’s right, folks. It’s an Edmonton art gallery trip, a wild and crazy cultural vacation to that big prairie city […]
One day in Grasse, France
Touring the South of France? Thinking of spending one day in Grasse? Here’s how I spent my time in this wonderfully fragrant city – and how you’ll want to spend yours. Daytrip to Grasse, France I was sitting on the train in Nice Ville Station waiting for it to depart for Grasse when a policeman […]
One day in Menton
If you’re exploring the Cote d’Azur, don’t miss a day trip to Menton, one of the unexpected pleasures of the French Riviera. Here is everything you need to know to spend one day in Menton. If you have one day in Menton in the South of France, there are two obvious attractions: lemons and Jean […]
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