Thyssen — the Best Museum in Spain
The best museum in Spain is in Madrid and, in our opinion, it is not The Prado. We have compiled a list of the best 10 museums for you to discover and enjoy in Spain; but first allow us to explain why we have chosen the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza as our pick for the #1 museum in Spain. The Thyssen possesses…
Traveling simply, inexpensively and efficiently
Traveling can be fun. But it also can be hard and very expensive. On the wave of New Year’s resolutions, we want to share with you a few tricks and ideas to help you save some money, avoid difficulties and maybe visit some exotic destinations you always dreamed about. There are two basic types of travelers – those willing to…
Impressionist Art from Private Collections in Rome
A private home in Rome has become the newest showcase for exhibitions of fine art, and is currently featuring a fabulous show of Impressionist paintings.
Parisian Portraits — Our Review of Four Exhibitions in Paris
What inspires an artist to paint? Are visual artists motivated by religion, or do they find ideas and creative energy in romance, music, dance or the books they read? The answer is “yes, artists are motivated by all of these interests,” and that is the foundation for four exhibitions currently on view in Parisian venues. These four shows we have…
Van Gogh — Vincent’s Influence in Germany
Based on the trailblazing exhibition entitled “Making Van Gogh” on view at the Städel Museum through February 16, 2020, we feel it is justified to refer to Vincent van Gogh as the “Father of Expressionism.” Without a doubt, this spectacular presentation of 50 paintings (and additional works on paper) by van Gogh goes even further, making a plausible argument that…
Scandinavia – the Venice of the North
Tourists tend to visit Scandinavia during the summertime or on a cruise to Russia; however, you may decide to go at any time of year. You will definitely avoid large crowds by traveling in the off-season.
Paris – The 10 Best Art Museums
Within the city limits of Paris, there are around 130 museums. In order to make your journey "magical", we have compiled a short list of the best museums devoted to art and culture in the French capital.
Amsterdam in the off-season. Enjoy the best art museums in Holland, soon!
In October 2019, all of the major Amsterdam museums will host art exhibitions for every taste. With its friendly, multi-lingual residents and highly functional transportation options, The Netherlands should be near the top of your list for a perfect get-away in the off-season.
