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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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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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…
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Ferdinand Bol and Govert Flinck: Rembrandt’s Master Pupils
From 13 October 2017 to 18 February 2018, the Amsterdam Museum and the Rembrandt House Museum will be presenting the first ever exhibition devoted to the painters Ferdinand Bol and…
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Koktebel Jazz Party, Crimea, Russia
Now in its 15th year, the Koktebel Jazz Festival is long established in this Crimean resort on the shores of the Black Sea. Rupert Parker reports. It’s not like the…
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Time to re-visit Tunisia
With the FCO lifting the warning for most of the country, Liz Gill explores the wealth of history, heritage and modern day amenities that Tunisia has to offer In one…
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Two Giants of Photography in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Robert Mapplethorpe and Sebastião Salgado both have major exhibitions in Rotterdam this summer. Rupert Parker goes to see Robert Mapplethorpe, a perfectionist At the Kunsthal Rotterdam there’s a large-scale retrospective…
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Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, Tate Modern
This exhibition celebrates the work of Black artists working in America through 20 years of turbulent times from 1963 to 1983. Rupert Parker takes a look In USA, in the…
Editors' Picks
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Drawn in Colour: Degas from the Burrell
Posted on 19 September, 2017 | No CommentsJohn 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... -
What’s new on the German Travel Scene next year?
Posted on 18 September, 2017 | No CommentsHere 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)... -
Scythians: Warriors of Ancient Siberia
Posted on 17 September, 2017 | No CommentsA 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... -
ME London Hotel reveals official LDF installation
Posted on 15 September, 2017 | No CommentsBrodie 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... -
Living the High Life
Posted on 12 September, 2017 | No CommentsAdam 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... -
Jane Austen 200 years on
Posted on 12 September, 2017 | No CommentsJohn 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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