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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Here’s to a stimulated mind and a richer spirit
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Featured Stories
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Hotel 100 Torri, Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche, Italy
Patricia Cleveland-Peck finds very comfortable accommodation on this historic town Ascoli Piceno is an ideal city from which to explore the southern part of Le Marche, a wonderful area which…
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The Lower Saxony City of Celle Celebrates the Bauhaus Centenary
Whether a digital tour, new tour guiding formats, a theatre play, or numerous presentations, events and exhibitions – Many things will happen in Celle in 2019 “Celle has a new…
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Kentucky: Gateway to the South
Neil Hennessy-Vass enjoys the horse racing, bourbon, music and history of a sporting legend in this fascinating U.S. state It would be hard to find a state in America that…
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The Abbey Hotel and Koffman and Mr White’s Restaurant in Bath
Peter Morrell and his wife stay at a boutique hotel which boasts a restaurant recently opened by two of the world’s most famous chefs After a busy autumn my wife…
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Gainsborough’s Family Album
Intimate family portraits by a “likeness man” impress John Westbrooke Thomas Gainsborough was one of the foremost portrait painters in 18th-century England, though he didn’t really want to be. He…
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Fred. Olsen offers guests a second chance to experience record-breaking Corinth Canal sailing in early launch of 2021 cruise
Fred. Olsen is offering guests the chance to relive history in 2021 as it launches its second sailing of the Corinth Canal, with the cruise line set to break a…
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I am Ashurbanipal
An ancient king who ruled with an iron fist, but could do his sums, fascinates John Westbrooke Ashurbanipal was not a modest man, and didn’t need to be. “I am…
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Luxury Beach Life in the Pacific
Adam Jacot de Boinod enjoys the exotic wildlife, luxurious hotels and pristine beaches in Costa Rica How do howler monkeys generate so much noise? They are actually the second loudest…
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News from Flanders
Green and leafy Flanders is beginning to turn distinctly Autumnal, as the cooler weather brings a vibrant red and orange flush to foliage in the region With the festive season…
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Pieter De Hooch comes home to Holland
The Largest Retrospective in a Generation The first retrospective exhibition in the Netherlands of the famous 17th-century painter Pieter de Hooch (1629 – after 1684) will be presented at…
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Shooting with a Camera on Safari in Botswana
These days many people’s experience of photography is limited to snapping selfies on their phones so imagine if you’re given a full sized professional camera and taught how to use…
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Edward Burne-Jones
John Westbrooke admires the work of the most intriguing Pre-Raphaelite painter Tate Britain’s lavish exhibition of the work of Edward Burne-Jones locates him as one of the last of the…
Editors' Picks
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Portugal, wine and art: 2019 Travel Trends
Viking Cruise has announced its predicted travel and cruise trends for 2019 based on booking patterns and customer insights Here is a summary of the key trends Destination Portugal Once…
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Looking for Leonardo
In Florence Patricia Cleveland-Peck seeks traces of Leonardo da Vinci, the 500th anniversary of whose death occurs in May 2019 I was fortunate enough to be in Florence shortly…
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The Cultural Heart of Germany comes to the Cultural Heart of London
Gewandhausorchester from Leipzig performs at the Royal Festival Hall. Peter Morrell reports The Gewandhausorchester recently performed two concerts conducted by Andris Nelsons at London’s Royal Festival Hall. I attended the…
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Haarlem in Holland – An Unknown Gem
Peter Morrell falls in love with this well preserved City which is a mere 15 minutes by train from central Amsterdam and is currently hosting two world class art exhibitions…
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Macedonia & Albania – A Cultural Tour
Petra Shepherd finds two delightful countries unspoilt by by hordes of tourists Blissfully overlooked by mass tourism, Macedonia and Albania are two of the best kept secrets in the Balkans. With…
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A wealth of things to see and do just over the Channel
With ferries no longer running from the UK to Boulogne the town tends to be overlooked by visitors arriving at Calais. But it is only half an hour down the…
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Hotel 100 Torri, Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche, Italy
Patricia Cleveland-Peck finds very comfortable accommodation on this historic town Ascoli Piceno is an ideal city from which to explore the southern part of Le Marche, a wonderful area which…
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Silver Travel Advisor December Prize Draw
Silver Travel Advisor, the voice of mature travellers, is where you can find a wealth of information, impartial reviews, hints and tips about travel for the over 50’s, covering holidays…
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The Lower Saxony City of Celle Celebrates the Bauhaus Centenary
Whether a digital tour, new tour guiding formats, a theatre play, or numerous presentations, events and exhibitions – Many things will happen in Celle in 2019 “Celle has a new…
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Portugal, wine and art: 2019 Travel Trends
Viking Cruise has announced its predicted travel and cruise trends for 2019 based on booking patterns and customer insights Here is a summary of the key trends Destination Portugal Once…
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Kentucky: Gateway to the South
Neil Hennessy-Vass enjoys the horse racing, bourbon, music and history of a sporting legend in this fascinating U.S. state It would be hard to find a state in America that…
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The Abbey Hotel and Koffman and Mr White’s Restaurant in Bath
Peter Morrell and his wife stay at a boutique hotel which boasts a restaurant recently opened by two of the world’s most famous chefs After a busy autumn my wife…
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Gainsborough’s Family Album
Intimate family portraits by a “likeness man” impress John Westbrooke Thomas Gainsborough was one of the foremost portrait painters in 18th-century England, though he didn’t really want to be. He…
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Fred. Olsen offers guests a second chance to experience record-breaking Corinth Canal sailing in early launch of 2021 cruise
Fred. Olsen is offering guests the chance to relive history in 2021 as it launches its second sailing of the Corinth Canal, with the cruise line set to break a…
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I am Ashurbanipal
An ancient king who ruled with an iron fist, but could do his sums, fascinates John Westbrooke Ashurbanipal was not a modest man, and didn’t need to be. “I am…
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Looking for Leonardo
In Florence Patricia Cleveland-Peck seeks traces of Leonardo da Vinci, the 500th anniversary of whose death occurs in May 2019 I was fortunate enough to be in Florence shortly…