Art + Culture

From festivals and events around the world, to museum openings and architectural wonders, let these articles inspire your next trip.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites
How to See 14 Iconic UNESCO Sites on a Single Trip
UNESCO World Heritage
How to See 14 Iconic UNESCO Sites on a Single Trip
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The Little-Known Danish Coastal Getaway Locals Love and Travelers Overlook
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The Little-Known Danish Coastal Getaway Locals Love and Travelers Overlook
April 23, 2019 11:35 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Tikal Rediscovered: The Greatest Mayan City Just Got a Lot Grander
UNESCO World Heritage
Tikal Rediscovered: The Greatest Mayan City Just Got a Lot Grander
March 14, 2019 05:29 PM
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Melanie Haiken

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For the bookworms
Airbnbs That Look Like They’re Pulled From the Pages of Your Favorite Books
Books
Airbnbs That Look Like They’re Pulled From the Pages of Your Favorite Books
Bookmark these literary-inspired homes for your next trip.
April 22, 2019 03:04 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Books
9 Delightful Picture Books to Inspire Tiny Travelers
April 02, 2019 02:23 PM
From the Editor
This Book Should Be Required Reading for You in 2019
February 01, 2019 05:45 PM
Books
Your Year in Travel Reading: 12 Books by Female Novelists From Around the World
January 18, 2019 05:22 PM
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Required Reading: 29 New Books for Every Type of Traveler
October 10, 2018 04:43 PM

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Art and Architecture
For Art Lovers, Sydney Modern Project Is Reason Enough to Visit Australia
Art + Architecture
For Art Lovers, Sydney Modern Project Is Reason Enough to Visit Australia
April 23, 2021 03:23 PM
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Mary Holland
The Most In-Depth “Alice in Wonderland” Exhibit Ever Will Debut in London This Month
Art + Architecture
The Most In-Depth “Alice in Wonderland” Exhibit Ever Will Debut in London This Month
March 16, 2021 12:47 PM
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Sarah Buder
Rarely Seen Van Gogh Painting Exhibited Ahead of Auction
Art + Architecture
Rarely Seen Van Gogh Painting Exhibited Ahead of Auction
February 25, 2021 04:36 PM
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Sylvie Corbet

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Museums + Galleries
A James Joyce–Inspired Literary Museum Just Opened in Dublin
History + Culture
A James Joyce–Inspired Literary Museum Just Opened in Dublin
The new Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) celebrates Ireland’s world-renowned literary heritage.
September 20, 2019 03:30 PM
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Sarah Buder
Art + Architecture
This Burning Man–Themed Art Exhibit Is Ending Its Tour With a Bang
September 11, 2019 03:31 PM
Art + Architecture
This Small Town Is the Glassblowing Hub of the United States
September 10, 2019 09:24 AM
Museums + Galleries
A Dr. Seuss Exhibition Is Coming to Canada and the United States
August 28, 2019 12:01 PM
Art + Architecture
10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Worth Traveling for This Fall
August 27, 2019 09:36 AM

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History + Culture
Versailles, France, August 18, 2012. Le Grand Trianon at The Palace of Versailles.
History + Culture
8 Beautiful Châteaux in France You Can Visit—or Even Spend the Night In
February 13, 2024 10:51 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Piles of dried salted codfish on display in a Lisbon market under chalkboards displaying the price and rows of yellow cans
Food + Drink
A Guide to Portuguese Food: 13 Essential Dishes to Try in Portugal
January 18, 2024 01:07 PM
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Kevin Raub
A group of people on a guided tour of Hollyford Track in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
History + Culture
7 Meaningful Ways to Experience Māori Culture in New Zealand
December 21, 2023 01:26 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman

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Festivals and Events
Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Venice Biennale
Art + Architecture
Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Venice Biennale
The massive art event happens every two years and draws visitors from all over the world. Here’s how to navigate the show—and what to know while you’re in town.
April 08, 2019 06:22 PM
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Allison C. Meier
Festivals + Events
Get Beyond the Beads: The 101 on Mardi Gras “Throws” in New Orleans
February 20, 2019 10:48 AM
Festivals + Events
Charleston’s Best Annual Events
February 08, 2019 01:20 PM
Festivals + Events
The Scottish Viking Fire Festival You Need to See to Believe
January 31, 2019 02:57 PM
Festivals + Events
Your Go-To Guide to Modernism Week in Palm Springs
January 29, 2019 09:32 PM

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Independent Bookstores in New York City That We Love
Books
Independent Bookstores in New York City That We Love
April 23, 2020 09:54 AM
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AFAR Editors
9 Ways to Celebrate UNESCO World Book Day
Books
9 Ways to Celebrate UNESCO World Book Day
April 22, 2020 03:25 PM
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Sara Button
Oktoberfest 2020 Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus
Festivals + Events
Oktoberfest 2020 Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus
April 21, 2020 02:38 PM
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Sarah Buder
Essential Movies Set in New York City to Stream Right Now
Art + Culture
Essential Movies Set in New York City to Stream Right Now
April 17, 2020 12:53 PM
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AFAR Editors
7 Must-See Museums in Chicago
Museums + Galleries
7 Must-See Museums in Chicago
April 15, 2020 02:08 PM
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AFAR Editors
How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition
History + Culture
How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition
April 13, 2020 01:15 PM
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Jessica Vincent
MoMA Is Offering Free Online Art Courses You Can Take at Home
Museums + Galleries
MoMA Is Offering Free Online Art Courses You Can Take at Home
April 10, 2020 03:55 PM
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Sarah Buder
You Can Virtually Tour Tim Burton’s Original Art Exhibit at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas
Art + Architecture
You Can Virtually Tour Tim Burton’s Original Art Exhibit at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas
April 09, 2020 03:30 PM
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Sarah Buder
Overlooked American Stories Come to Life at These New Museums
Museums + Galleries
Overlooked American Stories Come to Life at These New Museums
April 06, 2020 02:28 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Funny New Posters Depict Staying Home as a Travel Adventure
Art + Architecture
Funny New Posters Depict Staying Home as a Travel Adventure
April 03, 2020 02:07 PM
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Ann Shields
Watch This Orchestra Perform “Bolero” in Lockdown
Art + Culture
Watch This Orchestra Perform “Bolero” in Lockdown
April 02, 2020 01:45 PM
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John Leicester
Powell’s Bookshop Rehires 100 Employees as Online Book Orders Surge
Books
Powell’s Bookshop Rehires 100 Employees as Online Book Orders Surge
March 30, 2020 02:52 PM
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Tim Chester
Van Gogh Painting Stolen From Dutch Museum
Art + Architecture
Van Gogh Painting Stolen From Dutch Museum
March 30, 2020 12:14 PM
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Mike Corder
Songs From Around the Globe to Help Keep the Gloom at Bay
Art + Culture
Songs From Around the Globe to Help Keep the Gloom at Bay
March 20, 2020 01:41 PM
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Sebastian Modak
Around the World in International Films
Art + Culture
Around the World in International Films
March 19, 2020 12:34 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Paris’s Historic Musée d’Orsay Announces a Massive Future Expansion
Museums + Galleries
Paris’s Historic Musée d’Orsay Announces a Massive Future Expansion
March 13, 2020 03:58 PM
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Sarah Buder
Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears
Museums + Galleries
Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears
March 12, 2020 05:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This “Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit” Includes the Most Stolen Artwork Ever
Museums + Galleries
This “Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit” Includes the Most Stolen Artwork Ever
March 10, 2020 06:56 PM
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Sarah Buder
These UNESCO Monuments Celebrate the Women of Ancient Egypt
History + Culture
These UNESCO Monuments Celebrate the Women of Ancient Egypt
March 10, 2020 02:25 PM
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Gulnaz Khan
How Walking the Camino de Santiago Helped Heal a Broken Heart
History + Culture
How Walking the Camino de Santiago Helped Heal a Broken Heart
March 09, 2020 10:17 AM
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Jackie Bryant
Celebrate Women’s Suffrage on an Epic, Self-Guided Road Trip
History + Culture
Celebrate Women’s Suffrage on an Epic, Self-Guided Road Trip
March 06, 2020 07:35 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Dalí and Gaudí’s Surreal Creations Become Psychedelic Installations at This Digital Art Museum
Art + Architecture
Dalí and Gaudí’s Surreal Creations Become Psychedelic Installations at This Digital Art Museum
March 06, 2020 06:49 PM
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Sarah Buder
Feminist Artist Cindy Sherman Will Debut Europe’s Largest Retrospective of Her Work in Paris
Art + Architecture
Feminist Artist Cindy Sherman to Debut Retrospective of Her Work in Paris
March 06, 2020 10:34 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Morocco’s Fisherwomen Are Breaking Barriers in a Traditionally Male Realm
Art + Culture
Morocco’s Fisherwomen Are Breaking Barriers in a Traditionally Male Realm
March 04, 2020 04:37 PM
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Amira El-Masaiti
These Vibrant Photos Explore Rajasthan’s Colorful Textiles and Patterns
Books
These Vibrant Photos Explore Rajasthan’s Colorful Textiles and Patterns
March 03, 2020 07:32 PM
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Sarah Buder
Exploring New Brunswick’s Rich Cultural Treasures
Art + Architecture
Exploring New Brunswick’s Rich Cultural Treasures
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4 Stunning Canadian UNESCO Sites That Changed History
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4 Stunning Canadian UNESCO Sites That Changed History
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An Architecture Pilgrimage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Scottsdale Retreat
Art + Architecture
An Architecture Pilgrimage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Scottsdale Retreat
March 03, 2020 08:24 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
This Powerful Exhibit Honors Inspiring Women Who Shaped History
Museums + Galleries
This Powerful Exhibit Honors Inspiring Women Who Shaped History
March 02, 2020 03:23 PM
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Sarah Buder
The California Road Trip All Book Lovers Should Take
Books
The California Road Trip All Book Lovers Should Take
February 28, 2020 01:12 PM
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Shoshi Parks
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