As Europe begins opening as much as vacationers once more, it’s extra thrilling than ever to consider the cultural treasures that await. For me, one […]
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Granada’s Alhambra – Rick Steves’ Journey Weblog
For me, one of many nice joys of journey is having in-person encounters with nice artwork and structure — which I’ve collected in a e […]
Elgin Marbles — The Parthenon Sculptures – Rick Steves’ Journey Weblog
As Europe begins opening as much as vacationers once more, it’s extra thrilling than ever to consider the cultural treasures that await. For me, one […]
Pre-Raphaelites and The Woman of Shalott – Rick Steves’ Journey Weblog
As Europe begins opening as much as vacationers once more, it’s extra thrilling than ever to consider the cultural treasures that await. For me, one […]
“COVID and the Anti-Vaxxers” – Rick Steves’ Journey Weblog
“COVID and the Anti-Vaxxers” JK, it’s a Thirteenth-century picture of hell from the Florence Baptistery. Europe has suffered via many plagues and pandemics over the […]
Flabbergasted in a Haarlem B&B – Rick Steves’ Journey Weblog
I consider an everyday does of journey reminiscences might be good for the sou. Right here’s one among my favorites — and I’d love […]
Reflections from a “Journey of a Lifetime” (Actually) in 1978 – Rick Steves’ Journey Weblog
Whereas I do know in any other case, I typically discover myself questioning if the title “Afghanistan” comes from some historical phrase for “tragedy.” […]
From Mashhad, Iran, to Herat, Afghanistan – Rick Steves’ Journey Weblog
With the autumn of Afghanistan, I’ve been reflecting on my journey experiences there as a 23-year-old backpacker on the “Hippie Path” from Istanbul to Kathmandu. […]
Picasso’s “Guernica” – Rick Steves’ Journey Weblog
Watching the current occasions in Afghanistan unfold within the headlines, I’ve been enthusiastic about how vital it’s to humanize far-away tragic occasions — and the distinctive capability of artists to accomplish that. Picasso’s monumental portray “Guernica” — greater than 25 […]
Italy’s Medieval Soul – Rick Steves’ Journey Weblog
I consider a daily dose of journey dreaming may be good for the soul. Stow away with me to Siena, Italy, on this excerpt from […]