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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Barcelona – A City of Culture and History
Peter Morrell discovers a tour in the city based on his favourite book – The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón The Shadow of the Wind (l’Ombra del…
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Stanley Kubrick
From Vietnam to Jupiter: John Westbrooke admires the work of a great film director At first glance it might seem odd to celebrate the work of a film director in…
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A Gourmet Tour of the Algarve, Portugal
Famous for its sun and stunning beaches, the Algarve also has a host of Michelin-starred restaurants serving up delicious local fare. Rupert Parker gets a taste More famous for its…
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Van Gogh’s Inner Circle: Friends, Family, Models
Vincent van Gogh’s relationships centre stage in an exhibition at Het Noordbrabants Museum from 21 September 2019 to 12 January 2020 Het Noordbrabants Museum presents Van Gogh’s Inner Circle:…
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Marvão International Music Festival 19-28 July 2019
In July the magic of classical music invades the dream-like setting of Marvão in Alentejo, Portugal With a focus on quality, through a carefully constructed programme and the selection of…
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Rembrandt and The Dutch Golden Age 2019
The theme year Rembrandt & The Dutch Golden Age is being celebrated throughout Holland this year as it marks 350 years since Rembrandt van Rijn passed away Exhibitions and events…
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100 Years of Bauhaus – then and now
Germany is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Bauhaus in 2019 First established in Weimar in 1919, Bauhaus moved to Dessau and eventually Berlin, where it was dissolved in 1933 by…
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Contemporary Art Fairs
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Luxury in Lake Garda and Verona
Adam Jacot de Boinod enjoys the food, the culture and the natural beauty in this beautiful part of Italy I loved Verona and Lake Garda as the perfect week away….
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6 Reasons to Visit Portugal This Year
Portugal is a popular holiday destination for all types of travellers. Families, romantic couples, history buffs, and solo explorers visit the country for a variety of reasons. There’s something for…
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Writing: Making Your Mark
The British Library looks at changing communication, John Westbrooke reports The British Library has long been receiving a copy of every book and magazine published in the UK and Ireland,…
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D-Day: Interception, Intelligence, Invasion
Sandra Westbrooke has been to a new exhibition at Bletchley Park that marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day On June 6, 1944, the future of Europe hung in the balance….
Editors' Picks
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Mary Quant
Sandra Westbrooke enjoys the V&A’s retrospective about the iconic fashion designer Mary Quant, whose creations shaped the swinging 60s, was born in 1930 in south-east London and grew up with…
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A Floating Showcase for British Art – with new video content
Saga’s new ship Spirit of Discovery, which launches later this year, will feature a bold new initiative to exhibit more than 400 works of art created by British-based artists. Peter…
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Hauteville House reopens in Guernsey
Hauteville House, the former home of Victor Hugo on Guernsey, opened on 7th April after an estimated €4.5 million euro renovation programme that has seen it closed for 18 months…
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Van Gogh and Britain
A three-year stay inspired Vincent’s life and works, writes John Westbrooke Not a lot of people know that Vincent Van Gogh lived in England. It’s understandable: artists from Holbein to…
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New documentary explores the exceptional dedication required to become a Takumi Craftsperson
Lexus has produced a new documentary that poses the question of whether the skills of devoted craftsmen and women can survive in a world increasingly powered by Artificial Intelligence Takumi…
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Crazy Horse Paris Reveals Viktoria Modesta, First Ever Bionic Celebrity Perfomer
The Crazy Horse, iconic and creative Parisian cabaret whose incomparable style and unique collaborations continue to astonish, has invited futuristic artist Viktoria Modesta, performer, artistic director, singer composer, queen of…
Latest Headlines
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Barcelona – A City of Culture and History
Peter Morrell discovers a tour in the city based on his favourite book – The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón The Shadow of the Wind (l’Ombra del…
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Stanley Kubrick
From Vietnam to Jupiter: John Westbrooke admires the work of a great film director At first glance it might seem odd to celebrate the work of a film director in…
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A Gourmet Tour of the Algarve, Portugal
Famous for its sun and stunning beaches, the Algarve also has a host of Michelin-starred restaurants serving up delicious local fare. Rupert Parker gets a taste More famous for its…
-
Van Gogh’s Inner Circle: Friends, Family, Models
Vincent van Gogh’s relationships centre stage in an exhibition at Het Noordbrabants Museum from 21 September 2019 to 12 January 2020 Het Noordbrabants Museum presents Van Gogh’s Inner Circle:…
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Marvão International Music Festival 19-28 July 2019
In July the magic of classical music invades the dream-like setting of Marvão in Alentejo, Portugal With a focus on quality, through a carefully constructed programme and the selection of…
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Rembrandt and The Dutch Golden Age 2019
The theme year Rembrandt & The Dutch Golden Age is being celebrated throughout Holland this year as it marks 350 years since Rembrandt van Rijn passed away Exhibitions and events…
-
100 Years of Bauhaus – then and now
Germany is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Bauhaus in 2019 First established in Weimar in 1919, Bauhaus moved to Dessau and eventually Berlin, where it was dissolved in 1933 by…
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Contemporary Art Fairs
-
Luxury in Lake Garda and Verona
Adam Jacot de Boinod enjoys the food, the culture and the natural beauty in this beautiful part of Italy I loved Verona and Lake Garda as the perfect week away….
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6 Reasons to Visit Portugal This Year
Portugal is a popular holiday destination for all types of travellers. Families, romantic couples, history buffs, and solo explorers visit the country for a variety of reasons. There’s something for…