Welcome to The Cultural Voyager
This website is a central resource for people who pursue cultural activity as a major part of their holiday experience.
We have defined culture in its broadest sense to appeal to as many readers as possible – from those with interests as diverse as the Ring Cycle to the Rocky Mountains.
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The Historic Heart of England
Peter Morrell and his wife enjoy the comforts of Ye Olde Bell Hotel and explore the cultural attractions of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire With the excitement of Christmas over and a…
Featured Stories
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George IV: Art & Spectacle
John Westbrooke on a notorious king and great collector King George IV seems to have felt an affinity with his predecessor, Charles I. Both were men of taste who built…
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MiFi Device with Data Sim for Travel
This tiny device gives your phone unfettered access to the internet, avoiding data roaming charges, although you’ll have to pay in advance. Rupert Parker tried it out in China One…
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A Divine Finca in Andalucia
Adam Jacot de Boinod spends time relaxing at Finca La Donaira near Montecorto in southern Spain When arriving late at night, it’s always worth the suspended joy of opening, like…
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On the Road in Hunan, China
Hunan is famous as the birthplace of Mao Zedong but Rupert Parker discovers that it’s also a place of natural wonders, its landscape inspiring James Cameron’s movie Avatar Hunan is…
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The Southern Shores of Norway
Norway is synonymous with deep fjords and rugged mountains, but the country’s south coast is a gentler affair. Rupert Parker takes a leisurely drive, gets on his bike and pushes…
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Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao, China
A brand new hotel, on the outskirts of the city, makes for a relaxing stay, after a hard day’s sightseeing. Rupert Parker checks in I’m a traveller who always likes…
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Leonardo: Experience a Masterpiece
A hi-tech but unsatisfactory exhibition marks a 500th anniversary, John Westbrooke writes It’s 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance man, still best known as…
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TUTANKHAMUN Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh – Saatchi Gallery, London 2nd Nov-3rd May
Patricia Cleveland-Peck has an unforgettable experience when she sees this exciting new exhibition “Wonderful things!” such was Howard Carter’s exclamation when asked what he could see when, in 1922, he…
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An Autumn Feast of Culture in Holland
This year marks the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death and to mark the occasion museums are holding exhibitions to showcase the master and other painters’ skills and talents. Peter Morrell…
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Riga’s streets of art nouveau
John Westbrooke sees the architectural treasures of the Latvian capital Art Nouveau is usually thought of as a north European movement, Paris and Brussels rather than Rome. And yet some…
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The Restaurant at The Capital Hotel, Knightsbridge – Review
Peter Morrell and a friend enjoy fine dining in this elegant five-star boutique hotel located a stone’s throw from Harrods The Restaurant at The Capital Hotel is ideally situated for…
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Inspired by the East
A British Museum exhibition of Islamic and European art doesn’t quite achieve its aim, John Westbrooke writes These are hard times for Islam in the West, with every Muslim suspected…
Editors' Picks
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Van Eyck. An Optical Revolution Exhibition
An exceptional loan from the National Gallery in London is being restored for next year’s ‘Van Eyck’ exhibition in Ghent (Belgium) On 1 February 2020, the exhibition ‘Van Eyck….
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Tenby Blues Festival, Pembrokeshire 8 – 10 November 2019
Tenby in Pembrokeshire, south west Wales will once again be rocking between 8 and 10 November when the Blues Festival takes place in venues all over town Headliners include Texas-born…
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Gauguin Portraits
The French painter’s main subject was himself, John Westbrooke finds Paul Gauguin (1848 – 1903) is best known as the artist who briefly worked with Vincent Van Gogh, then escaped…
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Previously unseen portrait of Richard III goes on display at Hever Castle for the first time
The painting of the monarch – which has been in a private collection for many years and has never been publicly displayed before – has been unveiled in the Castle’s…
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North Sea Jazz, Rotterdam, Netherlands
For its 43rd edition, the festival still manages to attract the big stars, although many of the golden oldies of the jazz world are no longer around. Rupert Parker spends…
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The Bi-Annual Agatha Christie Festival
Back in Tenerife 4th – 10th of November 2019 This November the life and works of Agatha Christie will be celebrated in Tenerife’s Puerto de la Cruz during its bi-annual…
Latest Headlines
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George IV: Art & Spectacle
John Westbrooke on a notorious king and great collector King George IV seems to have felt an affinity with his predecessor, Charles I. Both were men of taste who built…
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MiFi Device with Data Sim for Travel
This tiny device gives your phone unfettered access to the internet, avoiding data roaming charges, although you’ll have to pay in advance. Rupert Parker tried it out in China One…
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Van Eyck. An Optical Revolution Exhibition
An exceptional loan from the National Gallery in London is being restored for next year’s ‘Van Eyck’ exhibition in Ghent (Belgium) On 1 February 2020, the exhibition ‘Van Eyck….
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A Divine Finca in Andalucia
Adam Jacot de Boinod spends time relaxing at Finca La Donaira near Montecorto in southern Spain When arriving late at night, it’s always worth the suspended joy of opening, like…
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On the Road in Hunan, China
Hunan is famous as the birthplace of Mao Zedong but Rupert Parker discovers that it’s also a place of natural wonders, its landscape inspiring James Cameron’s movie Avatar Hunan is…
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The Southern Shores of Norway
Norway is synonymous with deep fjords and rugged mountains, but the country’s south coast is a gentler affair. Rupert Parker takes a leisurely drive, gets on his bike and pushes…
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Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao, China
A brand new hotel, on the outskirts of the city, makes for a relaxing stay, after a hard day’s sightseeing. Rupert Parker checks in I’m a traveller who always likes…
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Leonardo: Experience a Masterpiece
A hi-tech but unsatisfactory exhibition marks a 500th anniversary, John Westbrooke writes It’s 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance man, still best known as…
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TUTANKHAMUN Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh – Saatchi Gallery, London 2nd Nov-3rd May
Patricia Cleveland-Peck has an unforgettable experience when she sees this exciting new exhibition “Wonderful things!” such was Howard Carter’s exclamation when asked what he could see when, in 1922, he…
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An Autumn Feast of Culture in Holland
This year marks the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death and to mark the occasion museums are holding exhibitions to showcase the master and other painters’ skills and talents. Peter Morrell…