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Why Helsinki should be your next city trip
The capital of Finland, Helsinki, just like the capital of its southern neighbour, Tallinn, might be missing at the top of your bucket list when it comes to must-visit European capitals. However, the modern and hip Nordic city is the ideal place for an off-the-beaten-path getaway full of pleasant surprises and great discoveries.
A city trip to off-the-beaten-path Leuven
Explore Leuven, Belgium, a lovely off-the-beaten path student town with great vibes, a lovely architecture and interesting museums. Check out insider’s tips, inc. an exclusive bike loop in this article to make the most of your visit!
Have you heard the Big Bang! in Leuven?
The BANG! festival in Leuven taking place throughout the city will challenge you… Ready for the Big Bang?
3 days in Tromsø, the gateway to the Arctic
Explore Tromso, the gateay to the Arctic with these indoor & outdoor ideas!
Meeting romantic Norway deep in Telemark
The ideal Norway according to Norwegians: explore lovely Telemark!
72 hours in Bergen
While many just spend a few hours in town, Bergen is a very attaching city that is worth exploring…
12 interesting facts about Delft [& insider’s tips!]
Delft is worth so much more than the few hours most travellers spend in the charming city. Get inspired, and get insider’s tips about the city of Vermeer & Delft Blue!
Truly experience Delft Blue at Royal Delft!
More than a simple visit, experiencing a workshop at Royal Delft is a way to grasp the complex Delft Blue making process.
Antwerp: A Must for Book Lovers!
Between the Plantin Moretus museum, stamped UNESCO twice, and the most beautiful library of Belgium, Antwerp is definitely a miust-visit for book lovers!
La Sainte Chapelle, Paris’ jewel
The 13th century Sainte Chapelle, built in a record time to host Christianity’s most precious relics, is a magical place to admire world’s most beautiful stained-glass windows, only a stone’s throw away from Notre Dame de Paris. Probably one of the most breath-taking moments you will have in the city of lights…
La Conciergerie, Paris: 10 facts why you should visit
Often disregarded with its stunning neighbour, La Sainte Chapelle, being visitor’s favourite, La Conciergerie is a marvel of gothic architecture with one of the most beautiful medieval halls of Europe. It is definitely worth a visit, and here are some interesting facts that will spice it up!
Let Rubens guide you in his hometown of Antwerp
What better way to discover Antwerp than to follow in the footsteps of its greatest master, Pieter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)! Admire his artwork, visit his house, meet his friends and discover the places he frequented during the Golden Age of the harbour city on the Scheldt River.
In the footsteps of the rock artists of the Drakensberg [South Africa]
Admire this precious open-air museum created by the San people, the first nation of South Africa.
Decoding the great Flemish Primitive Jan van Eyck [Bruges & Ghent]
Everything you need to know to appreciate Van Eyck’s paintings in Ghent & Bruges…
Lucca: your ultimate guide [2 to 5 days]
Text: Claire LessiauPhotographs: Claire Lessiau & Marcella van Alphen Lucca is this kind of city. The more time you spend here, the longer you want to stay. Yes, the picturesque walled Tuscan city at the foot of the Apennine Mountains and along the Serchio River is touristy. Still it remains an authentic city with a…
In Puccini’s footsteps in & around Lucca [Italy]
Follow the footsteps of the beloved composer Giacomo Puccini in his birth town of Lucca, Tuscany.
How to decode Italy’s best Renaissance museum: the Uffizi [Florence]
This article is a brief selection of some of the masterpieces of the Renaissance that can be admired at the Uffizi – DECODED!
How slavery gave its colours to the rainbow nation
Without the slaves that were brought in by the Dutch into the Cape Colony, South Africa and Cape Town would not be where they are at today…
8 reasons why you should not skip the National Archaeological Museum of Athens
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens showcases a very rich collection of Ancient Greek art that is a perfect introduction to any trip to Greece. The richness of the collections (a thorough visit will take you about four hours) and the extent of interesting written information can be overwhelming so we selected some masterpieces for you in this article.
5 days in San Francisco [your day-by-day ultimate guide]
Explore the top museums of San Francisco, find out how to explore the bay in style and where to go for the best cultural experiences. Save this article for your next trip to SFO!
The SFMOMA [what you need to know]
Step into a temple to Modern Art in the heart of San Francisco!
The national museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh
A guide to help you understand and decypher Khmer art.
The top 10 museums of Oslo, Norway
Oslo has developed an important cultural scene with museums celebrating Norwegian explorers, artists, or simple citizens. Know what to expect and prepare your trip to the Norwegian capital!
Screaming for Munch in Oslo
Visit Edvard Munch in the Norwegian capital!
In the tracks of Norway’s bravest explorers in Oslo
Follow the tracks of Norwegian bravest explorers in Oslo!
District Six museum, Cape Town: a commemoration ground
What to expect at the District Six museum: your guide to understand it and appreciate it.
Madrid’s top 5 museums!
Your ultimate guide to Madrid’s top museums: what to expect, when to go + secret gems!
Guernica unravelled
El museo nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid hosts one of world’s most famous paintings: Guernica.
Zeitz Mocaa, the new pride of Cape Town
Discover the Zeitz Mocaa, the largest contemporary art museum in Africa housed in a former grain silo on the waterfront of Cape Town.
Louvre Abu Dhabi unravelled
Discover the newly opened Louvre Abu Dhabi, a unique universal museum.
Uncovering a time capsule at the tenement museum, NYC
The Tenement museum is a time capsule retracing the lives of immigrants to the USA between 1863 and 1935.
The Frick Collection, NYC
Discover this collection of paintings by European masters in a domestic interior.
A visual tour of the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
Explore the most visited landmark of Thailand!
Paying tribute to 9/11 victims & heroes in NYC
Visit the 9/11 memorial in NYC, to never forget.
Visit 193 countries in 1 day & get your passport stamped to prove it!
Visit 193 countries in 1 day & get your passport stamped to prove it!
How Panama changed the world
How Panama changed the world and made us walk on 2 legs
Commemorating the dropping of the atomic bombs in Japan [Hiroshima]
A touching poem about Sadako Sasaki, a 12-year old victim of the Hiroshima atomic bomb, to commemorate the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan, and their overwhelming destructive consequences.
The Usuki Stone Buddhas, Kyushu, Japan
Photographs and story of the Usuki Stone Buddhas, Kyushu, Japan.
The Vasa museum [from fiasco to Swedish national pride]
Learn about the fascinating history of the Vasa, the biggest failure of the shipbuilding industry, turned into the pride of Sweden!
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