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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The Hilton London Metropole Hotel
Peter Morrell takes a look at this luxurious and well-positioned hotel in central London The season of serious shopping and festive fun is upon us once more and the best…
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Jet Set Sail with Celebrity Cruises
John Barling and his wife are highly impressed with their sail around the Greek Islands on Celebrity Constellation It isn’t often that you enjoy a near perfect holiday but we…
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Winter Travel News 2017/18 from Switzerland
An update of exciting things happen this winter in one of Europe’s most beautiful countries Cricket on Ice Every day between 8th February and 10th February 2018 at St. Moritzersee,…
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Switzerland’s 30th Jodelfest
After hearing this unique music form Liz Gill becomes an enthusiastic convert Yodelling – that’s a bit naff isn’t it? All those kitsch costumes and Lonely Goatherd connotations. That’s certainly…
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Tel Aviv and Jerusalem – Two Cities, One Break
Petra Shepherd discovers a fascinating past and a vibrant present With 4,000 years of history, Jerusalem is the holiest city of them all, a true melting pot of people, cultures,…
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Drawn in Colour: Degas from the Burrell
John Westbrooke sees the French artist’s work from Glasgow put on show in London London’s national collections were famously slow off the mark when it came to acquiring the work…
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What’s new on the German Travel Scene next year?
Here are some of the exciting cultural and culinary highlights for 2018 Delicious Deutschland ‘Culinary Germany’ Campaign for 2018 Next year the German National Tourist Board UK and Ireland (GNTO)…
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Scythians: Warriors of Ancient Siberia
A striking exhibition about a little-known people intrigues John Westbrooke The Scythians, subject of a new exhibition at the British Museum, are such a mysterious people that the museum suggests…
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ME London Hotel reveals official LDF installation
Brodie Neill presents ‘Drop in the Ocean’ at ME London during London Design Festival 2017 This September designer, Brodie Neill, presents ‘Drop in the Ocean’ at ME London, a mesmerising…
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Living the High Life
Adam Jacot de Boinod was pampered in Switzerland as he enjoyed excellent food and stylish accommodation “The hills are as alive” as ever. The residual summer snow on the crest…
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Jane Austen 200 years on
John Westbrooke visits the literary home of the great British novelist Two hundred years after her death, visitors are still coming to the house in Hampshire where Jane Austen spent…
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The Mondrian House in Amersfoort, the Netherlands
This year is the 100th anniversary of De Stijl the art movement Mondrian helped to create and Stuart Forster goes to see the house where he was brought up The…
Editors' Picks
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Philippine Airlines launches B777-300ER on London-Manila route
Posted on 1 October, 2017 | No CommentsBook before 15 October for return flight deals from £459 including taxes Philippine Airlines launches the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London – Manila route, which substantially enhances the passenger... -
Italian Events Newsletter Autumn & Winter 2017
Posted on 30 September, 2017 | No CommentsNews from the Italian National Tourist Board in London Here is a roundup of some of the exciting events that will be happening in Italy during Autumn and Winter 2017.... -
The Hilton London Metropole Hotel
Posted on 29 September, 2017 | No CommentsPeter Morrell takes a look at this luxurious and well-positioned hotel in central London The season of serious shopping and festive fun is upon us once more and the best... -
Jet Set Sail with Celebrity Cruises
Posted on 27 September, 2017 | No CommentsJohn Barling and his wife are highly impressed with their sail around the Greek Islands on Celebrity Constellation It isn’t often that you enjoy a near perfect holiday but we... -
Winter Travel News 2017/18 from Switzerland
Posted on 26 September, 2017 | No CommentsAn update of exciting things happen this winter in one of Europe’s most beautiful countries Cricket on Ice Every day between 8th February and 10th February 2018 at St. Moritzersee,... -
Switzerland’s 30th Jodelfest
Posted on 25 September, 2017 | No CommentsAfter hearing this unique music form Liz Gill becomes an enthusiastic convert Yodelling – that’s a bit naff isn’t it? All those kitsch costumes and Lonely Goatherd connotations. That’s certainly...
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