Clik here to view.
How to (Legally) Bring Home a Piece of a UNESCO Site
Recently I wrote about the incredible Matthias Church in Budapest which along with Castle Hill has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Given the astounding decorations inside the church,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Best Early Christian Tomb Frescoes (Not in Rome)
I love the early Christian catacombs of Rome. But since you can only enter as part of a guided tour, visits feel rushed. The frescoes in these maze-like tomb complexes reveal the first Christian...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bern’s Fantastic Fountains
The monthly ArtSmart Roundtable brings together some of the best art-focused travel blogs to post on a common theme. This month we are discussing Water! Take a look at all the great stories at the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Peter the Great Trendsetter: National Change through Fashion
The monthly ArtSmart Roundtable brings together some of the best art-focused travel blogs to post on a common theme. This month we are discussing Fashion! Take a look at all the great stories at the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Concert in the Beautiful Hungarian State Opera House
It’s nice to tour gorgeous, historic music venues, but it’s even more enjoyable to appreciate the interior while taking in a concert! The Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest is a Neo-Renaissance...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Insider’s Tour of Basel’s Town Hall
I’m usually a much better planner than this. I arrived in Basel with a vague idea to explore the old city center because, as I’d already discovered, old Swiss city centers are amazing. Basel’s old...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Changing Paintings After They are “Finished”
The monthly ArtSmart Roundtable brings together some of the best art-focused travel blogs to post on a common theme. This month we are discussing Concepts in Art! Take a look at all the creative...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shocking Paintings of Martyred Saints
The monthly ArtSmart Roundtable brings together some of the best art-focused travel blogs to post on a common theme. This month we are discussing Death & Darkness! Take a look at all the creative...
View ArticleClik here to view.
12 Days of Colonial Christmas
The day after Halloween, the Christmas decorations went up in my neighborhood. Then right after Boxing Day, there were already Valentine’s Day candies in stores. As someone who really enjoys the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Re-Opening the Renwick and the Morning After
The quiet child of the Smithsonian family of museums re-opened this November with a surprisingly bold statement. The aptly named Wonder exhibit is well worth a visit for its truly impressive...
View Article