Artsy Traveler in Europe
I love traveling in Europe and have definitely missed going over the past two years. That’s all about to change as I gear up for a major trip to Europe in the fall of 2022. I’ll be visiting Britain, Denmark, Germany, France, and Italy and searching out artsy travel sites and activities to share with you.
Discover artsy sightseeing opportunities in these European countries:
You’ll also find plenty of links to posts about specific topics such as Music Lover’s Guide to Vienna, Top Ten Modern Art Museums in Europe, and Exploring and Loving San Gimignano.
Things to See at the Design Museum in London
The new-to-me Design Museum in London is indeed quite new. Although established in 1989, the Design Museum moved in 2016 ...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London
The Victoria and Albert Museum is one of the world’s most amazing repositories of, well, beautiful stuff. It’s a collector’s ...
How to Spend Two Laid-Back, Glorious Days on the Greek Island of Naxos
Two days spent on the beautiful Greek island of Naxos will definitely leave you wanting more! I visited Naxos after ...
Stay in Oia for a Stunning Santorini Experience
Oia is one of several whitewashed towns that frost the tops of Santorini’s striated brown and ochre cliffs like plaster ...
Get the Best Out of Southwest England on a Rabbie’s Small Group Tour
Consider taking a Rabbie's small group tour of Southwest England to discover one of England's most beautiful (and visited) regions ...
Make the Roman Baths in Bath a Sightseeing Priority
The Roman Baths in Bath, England, is the city’s foremost must-see attraction. If you only have time to visit one ...
Enjoying the Museum of English Rural Life in Reading, England
This must-see museum of thoughtfully curated exhibits showcases the history of rural life in England. Eight galleries and an impressive ...
Top Ten Ways to Joyously Experience Traveling in Europe
In the aftermath of the pandemic, everyone and their cousin who wants to travel and can travel is heading for ...
Attend a Residential Writers’ Retreat and Set Fire to Your Creativity
Have you ever considered going on a writers' retreat? If you’re a writer—or want to be a writer—the top need ...
Visit Rome’s Best Kept Literary Oasis: The Keats-Shelley House
The Keats-Shelley House is nestled right next to the world famous Spanish Steps in Rome. Thousands of visitors mill around ...
How Not to Tour the Colosseum in Rome
You've arrived in Rome! Perhaps you've been lucky enough to have your taxi whisk you past the Colosseum on your ...
How to See the Art of Pompeii at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples
Naples has long been on my list of places to visit, mostly because I wanted to tour the Museo Archeologico ...
Pizza, Gelato, Suppli–Oh My! A Fantastic Cooking Class in Rome
I'm a huge fan of taking cooking classes when I travel around interesting locales that have unique cuisines. So far, ...
Why Sensational Siena Belongs on Your List of Top Medieval Cities
What is it about Siena that makes an artsy traveler swoon? Mention Siena to anyone who has traveled there and ...
Two Terrific Small Museums In Amsterdam You Should Visit
I love Amsterdam, which is why on almost every trip to Europe I make it my first stop. Since 1970 ...
Experience the Magic of a Night in Sirmione on Lake Garda
The tiny town of Sirmione on Lake Garda in northern Italy is truly magical. Stay overnight and you'll have the ...
A Week in Fascinating Little Padua Reveals Hidden Treasures
Fascinating Padua in northern Italy is just a quick train ride from Venice, and can keep the Artsy Traveler well ...
Top Ten Favorites at the Uffizi Gallery in Spectacular Florence
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is an Artsy Traveler must-see, particularly for artsy travelers who love Renaissance art. I've visited ...
Exploring Fascinating Madrid–Europe’s Best-Kept Secret for the Artsy Traveler
I spent two weeks exploring fascinating Madrid (minus a three-day excursion to Ávila and Cáceres at the end of week ...
Let’s Go to Lascaux IV in the Stunning Dordogne
A visit to Lascaux IV in the Dordogne region of France is a must for the artsy traveler. Here you ...
Savoring Life in Pont-Aven—The City of Artists
We’ve come to beautiful little Pont-Aven in southern Brittany for six days. The works created by painters of the Pont-Aven ...
Six Sensational Days in Paris for an Artsy Traveler
This post presents a day-by-day account of six days I spent in Paris in September 2023. During our stay, my ...
Discover the Best of the Musée d’Orsay in Paris
What is the "best of the Musée d'Orsay"? What I think are the best pieces, and what others think are ...
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam: Guaranteed Thrills for the Artsy Traveler
I first visited the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam in 1970 and remember it as a gloomy, rather dingy place. The famous ...
Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam: Best Bets for the Artsy Traveler
I remember the first time I saw the Van Gogh Museum, almost 50 years ago. Compared to the gingerbread façade ...
Free Your Inner Floral Artist at Stunning Villa Lena in the Tuscan Countryside
Ever wanted to paint in the Tuscan countryside? This is your chance! Sign up for a flower painting retreat with ...
London’s National Gallery: The Best of the Best
I love the National Gallery in London! It's small enough to enjoy in a few hours without getting exhausted (unlike ...
Birmingham: A Pleasant Surprise for the Artsy Traveler
Back in the day, industrial Birmingham did not have the best of reputations. I lived in England for four years ...
Stay at Sant’Antonio Country Resort near Spectacular Montepulciano in Tuscany
Every so often when traveling, serendipity rears its delightful head. The plans you've made go awry, but instead of facing ...
A Visit with Tuscan Artist Silvia Salvadori in Arezzo, Tuscany
Artsy traveling means being on the lookout for interesting encounters with artists, artisans, musicians, writers—the whole pantheon of creative people ...
Discover Yorkshire: Best Places for the Artsy Traveler
I first visited Yorkshire in 1974 at the age of eighteen during my epic around-England-by-train journey with two friends (read ...
Cooking in Roma with InRome Cooking
Culinary tourism is definitely a thing, and nowhere more so than in Italy. Food tours and cooking classes abound and ...