Arts, history, & culture

There’s something truly magical about Christmas markets, especially when they’re located in the picture-perfect heart of a historic European city. Unsure about which one to check out this year? We’ve rounded up 14 of the best Christmas market destinations across Europe, each with its own unique charm. 1. Budapest, Hungary When: November 18 to December 31, 2022Where: Vörösmarty Square, Budapest, 1051...

President Pompidou was not only an art lover, but a firm believer that art is for everyone. That art is ageless. So it’s no wonder that his vision of a center for art and culture in France’s capital houses one of the most extensive collections in the world. Architecture heaven

As cities and travel begin to open up across the US, some of us are already thinking about how we’ll be celebrating the Fourth of July. For others, it’s also the perfect first trip away after months stuck at home. Let’s make this Independence Day extra memorable with fireworks and a travel experience that toast to America...

When was the last time you visited the Louvre? Be honest, now. It’s likely been a while. And — given it’s said it would take around 100 days discovering all its pieces — we wager there are dozens of works you’re yet to discover. The best part? Right now, the timed slots and limited capacity mean...

Looking for that royal treatment? We might not all be lucky enough to live in a castle, but  we can still pretend for a day. Fortunately, nowadays you don’t have to own a hilltop  fortress to see the best bits of the country. The jewels are right here on our own doorsteps! With more history in Britain...

Frida Kahlo once said the reason she painted flowers was so they wouldn’t die. She made a fair point — great works of art have a timeless quality. Similarly, seeing a historical artifact up close is like being transported in a time machine. On the hunt for that next staycation? A trip to a museum is a...

Visit any country in the world and you can bet your bottom dollar it’ll have museums you could spend a whole morning meandering through. The world’s weirdest museums, though? When it comes to extraordinary niches, you’ll learn more than you could have ever expected (or maybe even wanted to, in some cases).  Amen to...

Was haben Urlaub im Vatikan, ein Wochenende in Paris und ein Bummel durch Amsterdam gemeinsam? Richtig! Überall erwarten dich fantastische Museen, die du auf keinen Fall verpassen solltest. Wir präsentieren dir unsere Top 11. Staune über Stonehenge Diese geheimnisvollen Steinkreise, von denen man annimmt, dass...