Bangladesh Rickshaw Art : Photo Journey
Travel Begins at 40’s Johan Smits shares his love of the brilliant rickshaw art in Bangladesh with a series of colourful photos. To foreign visitors in Bangladesh, the ubiquitous and…
9 Things to Do in Antwerp in Winter
Antwerp, one of Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities in 2018 and unofficial capital of Flanders, belongs on everyone’s bucket list. Home to Belgium’s best nightlife and filled with historical monuments…
The Watermill Announces 2020 Creative Holidays
Situated beside a river in the small village of Posara in Tuscany, The Watermill is a complex of beautifully-restored buildings originating in the 17th century…
6 Things to Do in Chiang Mai Off the Tourist Trail
A persistent visitor to Thailand’s Rose of the North, Johan Smits spills the beans about his favourite tourist-proof things to do in Chiang Mai; some of them might well surprise…
A Rothschild Treasury at Waddesdon Manor
Irene Caswell takes a sneak preview at A Rothschild Treasury, a new permanent exhibition space at Waddesdon Manor in the Aylesbury Vale, showcasing a micro collection of over 300 exquisite…
Tokyo International Film Festival 2023, Japan
Prepare yourself to rub shoulders with film stars and to discover top international movies at one of Asia’s most prestigious competitive film events, the annual Tokyo…
From Magna Carta to Punk at Lincoln Castle
Lincoln’s Norman Castle and Victorian Prison, home to one of the most important documents in history, celebrates freedom of speech with a dash of anarchy until November…
Venice Film Festival History: through its Poster Art
It’s no less than 86 years ago since the famous Venice Film Festival first saw the light of day in August 1932, making it the oldest film festival in the…
Aruba : Caribbean Street Art Capital
Vibrant colours are an expected ingredient for any Caribbean holiday but Aruba has taken it a stage further and been named street art capital of the island chain. Its second…
Fotografiska Restaurant & Gallery Opens in Tallinn
Fotografiska, the internationally recognised museum of photography with its roots in Stockholm, recently opened a gallery-cum-restaurant in Tallinn, Estonia. A meeting place…
Berlin Bauhaus Off-the-beaten-track
Coinciding with the hundredth anniversary of the highly influential movement, Mark Bibby Jackson sets off in pursuit of Berlin Bauhaus away from the norm. Bauhaus was possibly the most influential…
Nabana no Sato Winter Light Festival Japan 2023
Nabana no Sato, a botanical garden in the Japanese prefecture of Mie, is home each year to one of the country’s best and biggest winter light festivals. During several months…
Venice International Film Festival 2023
The Venice International Film Festival, officially called Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica, is the world’s oldest film festival. Every year you can indulge here in the best…
Art Macao Runs Until October
One of Asia’s most intriguing destinations is imbued with artistic vitality and creativity this summer as it hosts the inaugural Art Macao, a mega international arts and culture event…
Brisbane Festival Unveils Dazzling Programme
Brisbane Festival has shone its spotlight on a packed programme that will set the city alight from 6-28 September. Pop the cork on a riotous champagne-soaked party…
Durga Puja Festival 2024, India
Durga Puja, one of the most important festivals for Hindu Bengalis, is the biggest yearly event in Kolkata and known as the Carnival of the East. Usually taking place in…
Pittsburgh Art on the South Bank
VisitPITTSBURGH, in collaboration with Greater Pittsburgh Art Council and Arts and Culture at Pittsburgh International Airport, is bringing together a collective of exclusive artworks…
Follow in the Footsteps of Leonardo Da Vinci
From the small Tuscan village where he was born (Vinci) to his masterpiece, ‘The Last Supper’ in Milan, this new tour retraces the life of perhaps the world’s greatest polymath…
Kreuzberg: Berlin Stuck in the 80s
Tired of the conventional trappings of tourism Mark Bibby Jackson decides to wander the streets of Kreuzberg to discover another side of Berlin. Kreuzberg has the feel of Queens or the Bronx – not that I’ve ever…
Venice Biennale 2024 (La Biennale di Venezia)
From April to November, the Venice Biennale (la Biennale di Venezia in its original Italian, and in English also called the Venice Biennial) is one of the world’s most prestigious cultural happenings, famous…
Candle Festival Thailand, 2023
Marking the start of the green (or wet) season, the Candle Festival in July is amongst the most beautiful celebrations in Thailand. Extravagant, intricately-carved candle…
White Nights Festival 2021 Saint Petersburg, Russia
During the period of the White Nights Festival from June to July in Saint Petersburg, the sun never sets and the city never sleeps. Russia’s cultural capital…
Derby Turns Its Focus on FORMAT
Derby’s FORMAT International Festival of Photography will take place between March 15 and April 14 in 2019. A world class biennale event, FORMAT is widely acknowledged as one of Europe’s…
What’s New in Hawaii for 2019?
Home to breath-taking landscapes, white sandy beaches, waterfalls and canyons, Hawai‘i has something for all types of travellers, whether you’re looking for relaxation…
