Cultural Heritage: The Arts
“This world is but a canvas to our imagination.”
-Henry David Thoreau
From exploring galleries to museums, to attending festivals and visual arts exhibitions, arts travel can fulfill and stimulate travelers on many levels.
Major cities around the world have museums housing the works of the great masters. Cities such as Basel, Miami and Hong Kong host art fairs that draw thousands of collectors, curators and casual observers.
From the West End to Off-Broadway to famous colosseums that display the world’s greatest talents, experiencing the arts can energize and engage travelers in surprising and unexpected ways.
Arts travel introduces us to some exemplary works of budding artists and world renowned artists. Art works have a special way of conveying their message. The canvass and its colours speak volumes and we all simply love that.
Spiral Jetty: Making the Trek to the Famed Utah Earthwork
By Eliza AmonSeventeen 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. Read more
United States Off the Beaten Path The Arts
On Antoni Gaudi’s Trail in Barcelona
By Sugato MukherjeeThe 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. Read more
Spain History The Arts
Eau Claire’s Artistic Wonders
By Robin RavenThe 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. Read more
United States The Arts
Visiting Austin: The Live Music Capital of the World
By Courtney CampbellOfficially 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 Read more
United States Literature & Music The Arts
Following Dracula’s Trail, Paranormal Photography and Defeating Human Traffickers
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. Read more
The World Experiences Off the Beaten Path The Arts Human Trafficking Social Responsibility
5 Off-the-Beaten Path Places to Visit in Madrid
By Bianka CramblitMadrid is a lively capital city constantly buzzing with excitement. Before COVID inflicted its long pause on international travel, this well-connected international h Read more
Spain Off the Beaten Path The Arts
Macedonia: Five Places to Visit
By Ali JenningsOne 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. Read more
Europe Off the Beaten Path The Arts
Protecting Pottery and the Past
By Breana JohnsonAgua Fria National Monument protects nearly 500 ancient Native American homes within four distinct settlements. Read more
United States History The Arts
Discovering Traditional Arts in Thailand’s Golden Triangle
By Katie DundasThe Golden Triangle region of Northern Thailand sits at the intersection of three Southeast Asian countries along the Mekong and Ruak Rivers: Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. A visit to this area is an incredible way to learn about the culture, history, and traditional arts of the region, which have been … Read more Read more
Asia History The Arts Social Responsibility
How South Korea is Painting Its Way out of Poverty
By Rose MundayOn 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. Read more
Asia Architecture History The Arts
Brazil: A Country for Every Travel Budget
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.Brazil has a rich cultural heritage, countrywide celebrations, locally sourced scrumptious cuisine and natural attractions that attract millions of travelers every year. Read more
Central and South America Budget Travel Events & Festivals The Arts
The Heidelberg Project: A Detroit Artist’s Political Protest
By Kathleen WallsAward-winning artist and sculptor Tyree Guyton started The Heidelberg Project in 1986 as a political protest after he returned to his old Detroit neighborhood, the Heidelberg area in the McDougall-Hunt Neighborhood, and found dereliction and debris. Read more
United States Insights The Arts Preservation
Underground Treasure: Poland’s Wieliczka Salt Mine
By Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the old Wieliczka Salt Mine is the most popular tourist attractions in Poland and offers a unique experience into the underworld civilization and local culture. Read more
Europe Experiences The Arts
Kinston, North Carolina: A Farming and Industrial City Turned Arts Hub
By Kathleen WallsThey say art is in the eye of the beholder. When you visit Kinston, North Carolina, art will be in your eyes, ears, and taste buds too. Read more
United States The Arts
5 Must Do Things in Ohio
Ohio, often referred to as the “Buckeye State,” is a diverse and captivating destination that offers a wealth of attractions for visitors. From bustling cities to picturesque natural landscapes, Ohio has something to offer everyone. Whether you’re an adventure enthusiast, a history buff, or a nature lover, there are five … Read more Read more
United States Family Travel The Arts