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
Silver Travel Advisor August 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…
Featured Stories
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North Sea Jazz Festival 2018
This year’s Rotterdam’s North Sea Jazz Festival promises something for everyone, including nostalgia featuring Chic, Chaka Khan and Earth Wind and Fire, and that old master of the Avant Garde,…
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Youthful Over 65s Sparking Rise In Three-Gen Family Travel
New research released today by award-winning cruise line Viking reveals that the changing lifestyles of the over 65s is inspiring an increasing in multi-generational, all-adult family holidays The research, carried…
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Two Little Princesses go to Windsor
Peter Morrell and his wife take their two grand children to retrace the steps of the Royal Wedding It’s that time of the year again when the long summer holiday…
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Autumn in Venice – Ernest Hemingway and his last Muse
Patricia Cleveland-Peck reviews this fascinating book by Andrea di Robilant In this engagingly written and meticulously researched book Andrea di Robilant traces Hemingway’s obsession with the young Venetian girl Adriana…
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Rigi and Schilhorn Switzerland
Stunning views and adrenalin pumping aerial walkways give Liz Gill an exhilarating experience in the Swiss Alps There is a wonderful story told by Mark Twain against himself about his…
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Still three weekends left to attend the River Stage Festival on London’s South Bank
River Stage, the free outdoor Summer festival organised by the National Theatre in partnership with five of the UK’s leading arts and culture organisations begins on London’s South Bank this…
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The Tiger who came to Tea is the Cat’s Whiskers
Chris Hurley and her husband take their two grand children to see the musical adaptation of this enduringly popular children’s picture book This production has returned to the Piccadilly Theatre…
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Le Tour de France: History & Culture
Combine your love of competitive sports with visiting places of historic interest, here are some suggestions Recommended stage: #9 – Arras Citadelle > Roubaix Summary: For cycling fans with an…
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Three Hanseatic Cities Lübeck, Hamburg and Lüneberg, Germany
The Hanseatic League was a loose alliance of medieval cities in North Western and Central Europe. Rupert Parker cycles round three of them, marvelling at the fairy tale houses, cavernous…
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The Nazi Occupation of Guernsey and Alderney, Channel Islands
During WW2, the Channel Islands were occupied by the Germans, the only British territory under Nazi rule. The recent film ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ based on…
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Hassle-free escorted tours in Italy
Discover the best of Italy on an escorted tour with leading Italian specialist, Citalia Escorted tours are a hassle-free way for holidaymakers to explore Italy, and perfect for those who…
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Duologue
“Duologue – a play or part of a play with speaking roles for only two actors.” (Oxford English Dictionary) Two of the leading sculptors working in the UK today are…
Editors' Picks
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Baroque meets Bauhaus
Thematic Bauhaus tours and several events await you in connection with the Bauhaus anniversary year 2019 With over 490 colourful half-timbered houses, Celle presents the largest compact ensemble of its…
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Walk through history with Maritim Hotels
For those looking to take a step back in time, international hotel group Maritim has properties in a wide range of historical destinations across Germany alongside/near to castles, churches and…
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Gainsborough and the Theatre at the Holburne Museum in Bath
For theatre lovers, portraiture aficionados and fans of 18th century history, the Holburne Museum’s new exhibition, Gainsborough and the Theatre (5 October 2018 to 20 January 2019) will be essential…
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New Hotel Opens in Germany’s Iconic Cultural City
On 6th July 2018 Vienna House, Austria’s largest hotel group, opened a new hotel in central Leipzig To celebrate the opening of the stylish hotel, guests can get a…
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Lexus opens new pop-up art space in Lisbon
Innovative pop-up gallery opens in Lisbon to celebrate the pre-launch of the Lexus UX crossover, scheduled to debut in Europe in early 2019 The UX Art Space by Lexus features…
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Tuscany and Umbria before the hordes get there
Adam Jacot de Boinod explores one of Italy’s most favoured destination for British travellers I took myself off to Chiantishire (so called after the flurry of British tourists who take…
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North Sea Jazz Festival 2018
This year’s Rotterdam’s North Sea Jazz Festival promises something for everyone, including nostalgia featuring Chic, Chaka Khan and Earth Wind and Fire, and that old master of the Avant Garde,…
-
Youthful Over 65s Sparking Rise In Three-Gen Family Travel
New research released today by award-winning cruise line Viking reveals that the changing lifestyles of the over 65s is inspiring an increasing in multi-generational, all-adult family holidays The research, carried…
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Two Little Princesses go to Windsor
Peter Morrell and his wife take their two grand children to retrace the steps of the Royal Wedding It’s that time of the year again when the long summer holiday…
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Silver Travel Advisor August 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…
-
Baroque meets Bauhaus
Thematic Bauhaus tours and several events await you in connection with the Bauhaus anniversary year 2019 With over 490 colourful half-timbered houses, Celle presents the largest compact ensemble of its…
-
Autumn in Venice – Ernest Hemingway and his last Muse
Patricia Cleveland-Peck reviews this fascinating book by Andrea di Robilant In this engagingly written and meticulously researched book Andrea di Robilant traces Hemingway’s obsession with the young Venetian girl Adriana…
-
Rigi and Schilhorn Switzerland
Stunning views and adrenalin pumping aerial walkways give Liz Gill an exhilarating experience in the Swiss Alps There is a wonderful story told by Mark Twain against himself about his…
-
Walk through history with Maritim Hotels
For those looking to take a step back in time, international hotel group Maritim has properties in a wide range of historical destinations across Germany alongside/near to castles, churches and…
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Still three weekends left to attend the River Stage Festival on London’s South Bank
River Stage, the free outdoor Summer festival organised by the National Theatre in partnership with five of the UK’s leading arts and culture organisations begins on London’s South Bank this…
-
Gainsborough and the Theatre at the Holburne Museum in Bath
For theatre lovers, portraiture aficionados and fans of 18th century history, the Holburne Museum’s new exhibition, Gainsborough and the Theatre (5 October 2018 to 20 January 2019) will be essential…