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Arts and Culture

Put the ‘Book’ in Booking: Crafting an Author-Centric Itinerary

October 2, 2018October 1, 2018 by Ben Lovell
book lovers literary destinations

[Note: Along our travels, we meet many others who are following a path similar to ours: travel writers, photographers, explorers…an assortment of poeple who meet the world with curiosity and … Read more

Categories Arts and Culture, Europe, History Travel, North America Tags books

Best Places to Visit in Värmland, Sweden

March 17, 2020August 13, 2018 by Kristin Henning
Varmland Sweden Kristinehamn Picasso

If you really want to get to know Sweden, visit the heartland, Värmland County. Karlstad, the capital city of Värmland, can be reached in just over two hours by train … Read more

Categories Active Travel, Arts and Culture, Eat Drink Stay, Europe, Sweden Tags Karlstad, Varmland

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Korea

August 6, 2018August 2, 2018 by Tom Bartel
South Korea Seoul Jongmyo shrine 2

The following is a list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in South Korea, with links to posts about the ones we have visited. South Korea has 13 Unesco World Heritage … Read more

Categories Arts and Culture, Asia, History Travel, South Korea, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belgium

May 26, 2022June 29, 2018 by Tom Bartel
grand place brussels belgium

The tiny country of Belgium has 13 Unesco World Heritage sites, including the only museum, The Plantin Moretus Museum in Antwerp, to hold that distinction. With 13 Unesco World Heritage … Read more

Categories Arts and Culture, Belgium, Europe, History Travel, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Where to Stay and Eat in Puglia

December 6, 2019May 29, 2018 by Kristin Henning
Where to Stay in Puglia

Stay a little longer in Puglia and get to know the local food and wine, neighborhoods, and daily routines from the comfort of your home base.

Categories Arts and Culture, Eat Drink Stay, Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tags Apulia, Matera

Brookgreen Gardens, Sculpture in Myrtle Beach, SC

May 24, 2022May 28, 2018 by Tom Bartel
USA South Carolina Myrtle Beach Brookgreen sculpture garden Diana

A cultural gem in Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), Brookgreen Gardens combine hundreds of sculptures with the formal botanical gardens. Spend a day relaxing and enjoying history, art, and nature.

Categories Arts and Culture, History Travel, North America, United States Tags Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The Porticoes of Bologna, Italy

May 30, 2022May 24, 2018 by Tom Bartel
italy bologna portico 1

The historic center of Bologna contains more than 38 kilometers, or 24 miles, of covered walkways called porticoes. The porticoes are on the tentative list to be designated as a Unesco World Heritage site.

Categories Arts and Culture, Europe, History Travel, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Why You Should Catch a Flight to Myrtle Beach

July 5, 2020May 17, 2018 by Kristin Henning
Myrtle Beach direct flights

To escape winter or spring or whatever ails you, catch a flight to Myrtle Beach. Restaurants, beaches, art and history will improve your disposition.

Categories Arts and Culture, Eat Drink Stay, North America, United States Tags Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

28 Things to Do and See in Rome

April 30, 2023March 12, 2018 by Tom Bartel
italy rome forum temple saturn

When you think of things to do in Rome, keep one main thing in mind. Rome is the capital city of Western Art. There, I said it. Yes, there is … Read more

Categories Arts and Culture, Europe, History Travel, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Vatican City Tags rome

The Erotic Art of Pompeii and Herculaneum

April 30, 2023February 26, 2018 by Tom Bartel
pompeii erotic art

Ancient Romans had a more open attitude toward sex. These erotic works of art are found not only in brothels and public baths in Pompeii and Herculaneum, but also in private homes.

Categories Arts and Culture, Europe, History Travel, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tags Herculaneum, Pompeii
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