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 a Group of Americans Is Working to Save the Oldest Church in Paris
Art + Architecture
How a Group of Americans Is Working to Save the Oldest Church in Paris
March 14, 2018 05:25 PM
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Matthew Phenix
The Best Way to Adjust to Expat Life in Asia Is This Obscure Irish Sport
UNESCO World Heritage
The Best Way to Adjust to Expat Life in Asia Is This Obscure Irish Sport
March 06, 2018 05:26 PM
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Edna Zhou
From Abandoned Prison to Contemporary Art Hot Spot
Art + Architecture
From Abandoned Prison to Contemporary Art Hot Spot
January 19, 2018 01:56 PM
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Matthew Phenix

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For the bookworms
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Books
13 of the Best, Most Community-Oriented Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S.
Community centers, sources of literary and cultural inspiration, inequality busters . . . Black-owned bookstores are forces of change and inspiration.
February 24, 2025 08:45 AM
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Tykesha Spivey Burton
Books
Escape the Winter Doldrums With These 9 New Books
January 13, 2025 12:24 PM
Books
8 Great New Books for Fall That Might Inspire Your Next Travel Adventure
September 04, 2024 07:01 AM
Books
17 Independent Bookstores We Love Around the World
July 19, 2024 06:56 AM
Books
9 Classic Travel Books to Inspire Your Next Epic Trip
June 13, 2024 11:22 PM

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Art and Architecture
The Largest-Ever Raphael Exhibition Will Reopen in Rome on June 2
Art + Architecture
The Largest-Ever Raphael Exhibition Will Reopen in Rome on June 2
May 01, 2020 03:18 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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
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

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Museums + Galleries
Chicago’s New Architecture Center Is an Essential Stop for Design Lovers
Museums + Galleries
Chicago’s New Architecture Center Is an Essential Stop for Design Lovers
The Chicago Architecture Center now makes its home in the last skyscraper designed by midcentury modernism pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. AFAR got a behind-the-scenes tour.
August 29, 2018 06:09 PM
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Lindsay Lambert
Museums + Galleries
Fetch Your Bags, It’s Time to Visit a Dog Museum
August 23, 2018 05:13 PM
Museums + Galleries
Tokyo’s New Digital Art Museum Is Designed to Blow Your Mind
August 14, 2018 03:03 PM
Museums + Galleries
Say Good-Bye to Free Sundays at Italy’s Museums
August 06, 2018 01:57 PM
Museums + Galleries
Why Art-Lovers Should Plan a Trip to Copenhagen Right Now
July 25, 2018 12:29 PM

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History + Culture
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Food + Drink
A Guide to Guatemalan Food: 11 Essential Dishes to Try in Guatemala
July 28, 2023 04:36 PM
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Maliah West
Some of the wall hangings are decorated with pineapples—considered a sign of wealth during Marie Antoinette's time.
History + Culture
Marie Antoinette’s Rooms Just Reopened at Versailles—Here’s a Look Inside
July 17, 2023 07:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
Los_Alamos_New_Mexico_Unsplash_Tim Mossholder An old midcentury gas pump in Los Alamos, New Mexico
History + Culture
Uncovering Secrets and Spies in “Atomic City,” New Mexico
June 23, 2023 04:14 PM
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Pat Tompkins

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Festivals and Events
The Digital Detox Retreat Every Free-Spirited Traveler Needs to Hit
Festivals + Events
The Digital Detox Retreat Every Free-Spirited Traveler Needs to Hit
Get ready to disconnect from your device and reconnect to nature at this innovative festival.
February 09, 2018 08:03 PM
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Andrew Richdale
Festivals + Events
How I Became Obsessed with Slovenia’s Fuzzy Springtime Demons
February 01, 2018 12:30 PM
Festivals + Events
13 Spring Events Worth Traveling for in 2018
January 23, 2018 09:27 AM
Festivals + Events
This Snowbound Art Festival Is Minnesota’s Answer to Burning Man
January 17, 2018 01:25 PM
Festivals + Events
Last-Minute Holiday Cheer: Rooftop Revelry in Manhattan
December 20, 2017 05:25 PM

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A Massive Sculpture of Hands Is Gripping the Attention of Crowds in Venice
Art + Architecture
A Massive Sculpture of Hands Is Gripping the Attention of Crowds in Venice
May 14, 2019 03:10 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Uncover the Midcentury Architectural Secret in Our Newest National Park
Festivals + Events
Uncover the Midcentury Architectural Secret in Our Newest National Park
May 10, 2019 04:18 PM
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Andrea Guthmann
Lost in Music: A Weekend Immersed in New Orleans Culture as Jazz Fest Hits 50
Festivals + Events
Lost in Music: A Weekend Immersed in New Orleans Culture as Jazz Fest Hits 50
May 09, 2019 03:31 PM
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Tim Chester
You Can Still Book an Eclipse Trip to Chile
Festivals + Events
You Can Still Book an Eclipse Trip to Chile
May 06, 2019 07:09 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The Best Places to Visit for Dinosaur Lovers of Any Age
History + Culture
The Best Places to Visit for Dinosaur Lovers of Any Age
May 02, 2019 11:44 AM
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Julie Vick
On May 4, Ireland Will Be the Center of the “Star Wars” Universe
Festivals + Events
On May 4, Ireland Will Be the Center of the “Star Wars” Universe
May 01, 2019 04:08 PM
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Yvonne Gordon
How to Experience Belgium in Midair
History + Culture
How to Experience Belgium in Midair
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In New Zealand, a Satisfying Renaissance for Māori Cuisine
History + Culture
In New Zealand, a Satisfying Renaissance for Māori Cuisine
April 29, 2019 09:10 PM
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Jake Emen
The Best Art Exhibitions in Europe This Summer
Art + Architecture
The Best Art Exhibitions in Europe This Summer
April 29, 2019 05:10 PM
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Kimberly Bradley
How to See—and Photograph—Japan’s Surviving Ancient Rituals
History + Culture
How to See—and Photograph—Japan’s Surviving Ancient Rituals
April 24, 2019 07:59 PM
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Sarah Buder
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
UNESCO World Heritage
The Little-Known Danish Coastal Getaway Locals Love and Travelers Overlook
April 23, 2019 11:35 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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
April 22, 2019 03:04 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Behind the Bauhaus: Influential Women Who Helped Shape a Movement
Art + Architecture
Behind the Bauhaus: Influential Women Who Helped Shape a Movement
April 18, 2019 06:02 PM
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Sarah Buder
Help Rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral by Attending These Benefit Concerts
Festivals + Events
Help Rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral by Attending These Benefit Concerts
April 18, 2019 05:20 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
6 U.S. Cities With Powerful Murals That Show the Fight for Justice Never Stops
Art + Architecture
6 U.S. Cities With Powerful Murals That Show the Fight for Justice Never Stops
April 17, 2019 07:29 PM
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Maya Kroth
10 Incredible U.S. Museum Exhibits to See This Summer
Art + Architecture
10 Incredible U.S. Museum Exhibits to See This Summer
April 10, 2019 06:41 PM
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Allison C. Meier
Long Off-Limits, Ancient Greek Shipwreck Opens to Divers as Underwater Museum
History + Culture
Long Off-Limits, Ancient Greek Shipwreck Opens to Divers as Underwater Museum
April 10, 2019 12:58 PM
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Elena Becatoros
Stunning Portraits of New Orleans’s Black Masking Indians
History + Culture
Stunning Portraits of New Orleans’s Black Masking Indians
April 09, 2019 04:55 PM
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Tim Chester
D-Day 75th Anniversary Tours for Every Type of Traveler
History + Culture
D-Day 75th Anniversary Tours for Every Type of Traveler
April 08, 2019 08:32 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Venice Biennale
Art + Architecture
Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Venice Biennale
April 08, 2019 06:22 PM
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Allison C. Meier
At These “Dispersed” Hotels, Travelers Have No Choice But to Live Like Locals
History + Culture
At These “Dispersed” Hotels, Travelers Have No Choice But to Live Like Locals
April 08, 2019 04:45 PM
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Delle Chan
10 Ceramicists Making Souvenir-Worthy Wares Across the United States
Art + Architecture
10 Ceramicists Making Souvenir-Worthy Wares Across the United States
April 04, 2019 08:35 PM
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Brooke Vaughan
11 Lost Cities You Can Actually Visit
History + Culture
11 Lost Cities You Can Actually Visit
April 04, 2019 05:40 PM
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Jen Rose Smith
Airbnb Wants You to Have the Sleepover of Your Life—at the Louvre
Museums + Galleries
Airbnb Wants You to Have the Sleepover of Your Life—at the Louvre
April 02, 2019 06:00 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
9 Delightful Picture Books to Inspire Tiny Travelers
Books
9 Delightful Picture Books to Inspire Tiny Travelers
April 02, 2019 02:23 PM
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Flora Tsapovsky
Inside the Alan Cumming–Curated Hotel Suite Honoring Gay Rights
Museums + Galleries
Inside the Alan Cumming–Curated Hotel Suite Honoring Gay Rights
April 01, 2019 06:33 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
The Louvre Pyramid Celebrates 30 Years With a Trippy Optical Illusion
Museums + Galleries
The Louvre Pyramid Celebrates 30 Years With a Trippy Optical Illusion
April 01, 2019 05:15 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
What It’s Like to Break the Fast for Ramadan in Countries Around the World
History + Culture
What It’s Like to Break the Fast for Ramadan in Countries Around the World
March 29, 2019 05:23 PM
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Anissa Helou
The New National Museum of Qatar Opens in Doha
Museums + Galleries
The New National Museum of Qatar Opens in Doha
March 28, 2019 08:38 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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