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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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…
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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…
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Fully Immersed in Fuschlsee
The province of Salzburgerland is to Austrians what Lakes Como and Maggiore are to the Italians and the Lake District is to us Brits: a refuge, a delight and a…
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That tricky second solo trip – Argentina
Be careful whose advice you take when selecting your solo destination. Solo travel expert Deborah Ives has some valuable advice Feeling emboldened by the success of my first incredible solo…
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Living in History – Hartwell House, Buckinghamshire
Peter Morrell and his wife are charmed by the artwork, the food, the comfort and the service in this Grade I listed Historic Houses Hotel For arriving visitors Hartwell House…
Editors' Picks
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All aboard for Oberammergau
A once in a decade experience In our fast-paced, instant gratification society, it is rare to find a true one-off worth waiting for. The Oberammergau Passion Play is a…
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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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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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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…
Latest Headlines
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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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Silver Travel Advisor October 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…
-
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;…
-
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…
-
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…