Your Guide to Arts-Inspired Travel

Last updated on October 22nd, 2025 at 03:14 pm

Artsy Traveler is for you if…

You love the arts
You prefer independent, comfortable travel
You want to get top value for your travel budget

I’ve been traveling for a loooong time(!) and my favorite things to do are touring museums and art galleries, seeking out interesting artsy activities (including cooking classes because food is art!), and finding ways to make travel comfortable and impactful.

What’s New On Artsy Traveler?

Check out the latest posts on Artsy Traveler! I just returned from a seven-week trip through the Netherlands, France, and Italy, ending in always enchanting Roma. You’ll find lots of new posts full of suggestions for you to enjoy some of the places I visited and recommend.

Carol Cram, the author of Artsy Traveler with her daughter Julia Simpson in front of the Rocky Mountaineer sign i n Jasper, Alberta

Memorable Mother-Daughter Bonding on the Rocky Mountaineer

Moms and daughters can make excellent travel companions. If you’re looking for a special way to celebrate your relationship with ...

Deserted street in Piacenza at night with the figure of a man walking in the foreground

Peaceful Piacenza: Why Visit and What To See

The small city of Piacenza in the Emilia-Romana region of northern Italy is the perfect place for travelers looking for ...

Colorful shelves of art supplies at the ochre museum in Roussillon

Explore The Ochre Museum in Colorful Roussillon

For a truly delightful—and delightfully colorful—museum experience far from the crowds, check out the Ôkhra Écomusée de l’Ocre just outside ...

Diorama of women in Arlesieene costumes form the 19th century featured at the Musee Arletan in Arles, France

Discover Three Unique Museums in Arles

Arles is one of those fascinating little cities that rewards lingering. Sure, you can tick off the Roman arena and ...

Pont d'arc in the Ardeche Gorge in France

The Ardèche Gorge in France: Best One Day Stay

Prehistoric drawin of a large bison at Grotte Chauvet 2 in the Ardeche region of France ...

Carol Cram at Museum Ludwig with Cologne Cathedral in the background

Cologne’s Museum Ludwig: Best Bet for Modern Art Lovers

If you’re looking for a modern art fix while traveling down the Rhine, make your way to Museum Ludwig in ...

Choose Murano For a Unique Venetian Experience

The laid-back island of Murano is the perfect getaway if you're pining for a relaxing day or two away from ...

How to Spend Two Nights & One Day in Luxembourg City

Luxembourg City makes a great choice for a laid-back two-night stay. While it may be short on blockbuster sights, it’s ...

Carol cram next to a bust of Ludgwig Van Beethoven at Beathoven House Museum in Bonn

Best Tips for Visiting Beethoven House in Bonn

Beethoven House Museum (known as Beethoven-Haus) in Bonn, Germany, is the place for fans of classical music (like me!) The ...

Carol Cram on Dufferin Terrace overlooking St. Lawrence River in Quebec City

Top Ten Excellent Things to Do in Québec City for the Artsy Traveler

As many North American travelers have said before me, visiting Québec City is like going to Europe—without the jet lag ...

Carol Cram in the floating lantern room at the Arte Museum in Las Vegas

Best Bets in Las Vegas: Neon Museum and Arte Museum

The Neon Museum and the new Arte Museum in Las Vegas are two of the most compelling attractions in a ...

Carol Cram in front of the formal gardens at Villandry in the Loire Valley with the chateaux in the background.

Six of the Best Loire Valley Châteaux You Should Explore

The Loire Valley, with its fabulous châteaux, gently pretty countryside, and great food, is worth several days of your time ...

Caorl Cram in front of the Seine with the Notre Dame in the evening light in the distance

Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris & Don’t Line Up

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has—literally—risen from the ashes and is again open to the public. If you’re visiting Paris, carve ...

Mauritshuis in the Hague with skyscrapers behind it

The Hague’s Best Museums: Mauritshuis and Escher in the Palace

lf you love art, visit The Hague to tour two excellent museums—the Mauritshuis and M. C. Escher in the Palace ...

Exploring Amsterdam’s Anne Frank House and Begijnhof

The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam attracts visitors from all over the world, and for good reason. A visit to ...

Front of the Basque museum in Bayonne France

13 Unique Museums in Europe to Put On Your List

One of the many joys of traveling is discovering new-to-you museums, particularly artsy ones! While world class must-see museums such ...

Caro;l Cram on a canal boat cruise in Amsterdam

An Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Should You Take One?

You've arrived in Amsterdam and started strolling around the Centrum—that enchanting half-circle of canals built four hundred years ago that ...

Arles for Art Lovers: Van Gogh’s Legacy Lives On

Guest Post by Jackie Lapin from The Historic Traveler When Vincent van Gogh left behind the bustling energy of Paris ...

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Fave Posts on Artsy Traveler

The world is awash with artistic and cultural sights! Check out these top posts to get your imagination fired up for trip planning.

View of Athens and the Acropolis of Athens: A panoramic view showcasing the city of Athens with the Acropolis prominently perched on a hilltop, highlighting its significance as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Should You Make the Climb to the Acropolis of Athens?

Ah, the Acropolis of Athens! It is the pinnacle of Greek culture and a mecca for cultural travel. It's both ...

Guggenheim museum in Bilbao, Spain, one of the top ten modern art museums in Europe

12 of the Best Modern Art Museums in Europe

Are you a fan of modern art? If so, then you'll find plenty of art thrills in Europe, where some ...

Music in VIenna - statue of Johann Strauss

A Music Lover’s Guide to Enjoying Music in Vienna

If you love music, you owe it to yourself to plan a trip to Vienna in Austria. For over 250 ...

Explore Seven of the Best Prehistory Sites in Europe

Do you enjoy visiting prehistory sites when you're traveling around Europe? You'll soon discover that prehistory sites abound thanks to ...

Uffizi Gallery: Top 10 Most Powerful Masterpieces

The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is an Artsy Traveler must-see, particularly for artsy travelers who love Renaissance art. On every ...

How to See the Art of Pompeii at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Naples-bound? Then put the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli aka the National Archaeological Museum of Naples high on your list ...

NEW! The “Perfect Artsy Traveler Day” Series

When I travel to new places, I like to know what other travelers think is a perfect way to spend my time, even if I have only one day. With that in mind, I’ve created a new series of Artsy Traveler Posts that give you my take on a Perfect Artsy Traveler Day in various destinations.

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