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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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…
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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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New David Starkey exhibition at Hever Castle tells the story of the Tudors and reveals the risks of royal marriages
Peter Morrell pays a visit and sees the newly acquired portrait of Elizabeth Woodville on public display for first time Visitors to Hever Castle will from 4 October 2018 be…
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Exploring the Culinary Traditions of Northern Portugal
Liz Gill discovers that wine making can be fun and that even cake baking is the result of a long heritage The initial sensation is weird – this could be…
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Quito
Neil Hennessy-Vass finds a rich heritage, good food and lots of scenic interest in the world’s second highest capital Getting to Quito the capital of Ecuador takes a little while…
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Grown up Ibiza
The White Island goes Luxe. Judith Baker explores Away from the clubs, the music and the frenetic party scene that defines modern-day Ibiza, this beautiful Spanish Island is developing a…
Editors' Picks
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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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Solo in the Maldives – resort vs local island?
There’s a clear winner for me and you might be surprised which it is. Deborah Ives answers the question I first visited the Maldives three years ago when I went…
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Hiroshima and Setouchi, Japan
If you’ve already done Tokyo and travelled to Kyoto, then it’s worth travelling further west to the Setouchi region, situated around the Seto inland sea. There are more than 350…
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Immersive Christmas experiences in Saxony and Thuringia
From palaces and castles to a wine-growing estate, a park and even a university – Christmas markets in Saxony and Thuringia go way beyond the usual setting and even better;…
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A Culinary and Cultural Break in Goring on Thames
Peter Morrell and his wife enjoy superb food, a well appointed room and outstanding hospitality at The Miller of Mansfield restaurant and hotel which is surrounded with a wealth of…
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Courtauld Impressionists from Monet to Cézanne
The highlights from two great collections impress John Westbrooke Galleries putting on exhibitions sometimes scour the world for appropriate artistic works to display… and sometimes they just go down the…
Latest Headlines
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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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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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
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Silver Travel Advisor November 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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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…
-
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…