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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Medway in Flames
John Westrooke previews an almost-forgotten battle anniversary Summer 2017 will see the Medway in flames. As the climax to a 10-day commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the Battle of…
Featured Stories
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Trains and Boats, but no Planes, in North Wales
If you hanker to return to the age of steam, then North Wales is a rail enthusiast’s delight, and the train is the perfect way to take in the spectacular…
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A Room with a View – Porto or the Douro Valley?
Fiona Maclean discovers the romantic side of this beautiful part of Portugal What makes some places seem so intrinsically romantic that even a die-hard singleton like me starts looking for…
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Summer in the Tyrol, Austria
Until recently, winter sports were the main attraction in Austria’s mountain resorts but summer activities are now coming into their own. Rupert Parker gets a taste The Tyrolean village of…
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Safestay Hostels Expand into Barcelona, Lisbon and Prague
Luxury hostel group Safestay has announced the take-over of Equity Point Hostels to add four new hostels to their portfolio The acquisition of hostels in Lisbon, Barcelona (2 properties) and…
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RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Peter Morrell reports on a grand day out which had a distinctly international flavour After Chelsea the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is one of the Uk’s most highly…
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Death in the Ice
A new exhibition documents the tale of a vanished explorer, writes John Westbrooke One of the great Victorian mysteries is revived in the new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum:…
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Ranching in Saskatchewan, Canada
Stuart Forster hits the trail with a Canadian Cowboy When it comes to cowboys I tend to think of the USA rather than Canada. However, a little more than 100…
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Sargent: the Watercolours
An exhibition in Dulwich gives a seldom seen view of a painter relaxing, writes John Westbrooke John Singer Sargent was the most famous portraitist of the late Victorian and Edwardian…
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Rembrandt: Lightening the Darkness
A major exhibition of prints, paintings and drawings by Rembrandt at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery 21 October 2017 – 7 January 2018 The internationally revered Dutch artist…
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George Chinnery – An Artist you should get to know
Peter Morrell sees a film that reveals one of England’s best but unknown 19th century painters George Chinnery was born in London in 1774, he studied at the Royal Academy…
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Canada News
A Round Up of Canadian News Stories Avoid last minute disappointment at the Airport To avoid disappointment at the airport this summer, a reminder that All British visitors to Canada…
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Tenerife set to bring music fans a Summer of Rock, Pop and Sunshine
Tenerife announces an incredible music festival and concert line up this summer, from rock legends Aerosmith to Puerto Rican pop star Luis Fonsi! Those looking to combine a sunny beach…
Editors' Picks
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Getty Museum presents Happy Birthday, Mr. Hockney
Posted on 20 July, 2017 | No CommentsTwo-part exhibition at the Getty Center features rarely seen self portraits and photographs on the occasion of Hockney’s 80th birthday Self-portraits: June 27–November 26, 2017 Photographs: July 18–November 26, 2017... -
Trains and Boats, but no Planes, in North Wales
Posted on 19 July, 2017 | No CommentsIf you hanker to return to the age of steam, then North Wales is a rail enthusiast’s delight, and the train is the perfect way to take in the spectacular... -
‘The Wind In The Willows’ Themed Michelin Starred Picnic
Posted on 19 July, 2017 | No CommentsLaunched by St. James’s Hotel and Club in collaboration with the new West-End musical Celebrate the quintessentially British musical this summer with a delicious picnic hamper created by Executive Head... -
A Room with a View – Porto or the Douro Valley?
Posted on 18 July, 2017 | No CommentsFiona Maclean discovers the romantic side of this beautiful part of Portugal What makes some places seem so intrinsically romantic that even a die-hard singleton like me starts looking for... -
Summer in the Tyrol, Austria
Posted on 18 July, 2017 | No CommentsUntil recently, winter sports were the main attraction in Austria’s mountain resorts but summer activities are now coming into their own. Rupert Parker gets a taste The Tyrolean village of... -
Safestay Hostels Expand into Barcelona, Lisbon and Prague
Posted on 13 July, 2017 | No CommentsLuxury hostel group Safestay has announced the take-over of Equity Point Hostels to add four new hostels to their portfolio The acquisition of hostels in Lisbon, Barcelona (2 properties) and...
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Inghams Italy launches preview 2018 brochure
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