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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Radisson Blu Forest Manor Shanghai Hongqiao, China
Posted on 14 November, 2019 | No CommentsA brand new hotel, on the outskirts of the city, makes for a relaxing stay, after a hard day’s sightseeing. Rupert Parker checks in I’m a traveller who always likes... -
Leonardo: Experience a Masterpiece
Posted on 12 November, 2019 | No CommentsA hi-tech but unsatisfactory exhibition marks a 500th anniversary, John Westbrooke writes It’s 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance man, still best known as... -
TUTANKHAMUN Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh – Saatchi Gallery, London 2nd Nov-3rd May
Posted on 6 November, 2019 | No CommentsPatricia Cleveland-Peck has an unforgettable experience when she sees this exciting new exhibition “Wonderful things!” such was Howard Carter’s exclamation when asked what he could see when, in 1922, he... -
An Autumn Feast of Culture in Holland
Posted on 29 October, 2019 | No CommentsThis year marks the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death and to mark the occasion museums are holding exhibitions to showcase the master and other painters’ skills and talents. Peter Morrell... -
Riga’s streets of art nouveau
Posted on 19 October, 2019 | No CommentsJohn Westbrooke sees the architectural treasures of the Latvian capital Art Nouveau is usually thought of as a north European movement, Paris and Brussels rather than Rome. And yet some... -
The Restaurant at The Capital Hotel, Knightsbridge – Review
Posted on 19 October, 2019 | No CommentsPeter Morrell and a friend enjoy fine dining in this elegant five-star boutique hotel located a stone’s throw from Harrods The Restaurant at The Capital Hotel is ideally situated for... -
Inspired by the East
Posted on 16 October, 2019 | No CommentsA British Museum exhibition of Islamic and European art doesn’t quite achieve its aim, John Westbrooke writes These are hard times for Islam in the West, with every Muslim suspected... -
Tenby Blues Festival, Pembrokeshire 8 – 10 November 2019
Posted on 12 October, 2019 | No CommentsTenby in Pembrokeshire, south west Wales will once again be rocking between 8 and 10 November when the Blues Festival takes place in venues all over town Headliners include Texas-born... -
Gauguin Portraits
Posted on 11 October, 2019 | No CommentsThe French painter’s main subject was himself, John Westbrooke finds Paul Gauguin (1848 – 1903) is best known as the artist who briefly worked with Vincent Van Gogh, then escaped... -
Previously unseen portrait of Richard III goes on display at Hever Castle for the first time
Posted on 4 October, 2019 | No CommentsThe painting of the monarch – which has been in a private collection for many years and has never been publicly displayed before – has been unveiled in the Castle’s...