Cultural Travel/Tourism

Cultural experiences are among the key reasons many of us travel, and they are manifold, from performances to exhibitions to festivals. Here the topic is consumer-oriented cultural travel & tourism in all its forms.

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A taste of cowboy and ranching culture in Guyana

Carsten ten BrinkThe 5,000-square-mile Rupununi Savannah in the southwest between the Rupunini River and the border with Brazil - was one of the most memorable parts of our trip to Guyana. Home to the Macushi, Patamona, Wai-Wai, and Wapishana peoples, its wonderful to explore via 4x4 and ATV, including wildlife spotting (such as capybaras and giant anteaters) and overnights at cattle ranches (complete with cowboys") which also welcome guests. read post

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Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, Sweden: the world´s biggest annual pop-cultural extravaganza

SVT/EBU The world´s premier song contest just completed its spectacular 68th edition with the usual lineup of singing, dancing, special effects, silliness and seriousness, pulling in a TV audience of hundreds of millions plus thousands of fans who flocked to Sweden´s third city from 90 countries. Plus this year there was a degree of history making (non-binaries, take a bow!), along with controversy in the form of scandal (thanks to a goofy Dutchman) and protests (thanks to Israel´s presence…

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European Capitals of Culture 2024: Bad Ischl, Bodø, and Tartu

4FR, Jacob Wackerhausen,RAndrey Annually since 1985, the cultural poobahs of the European Union have designated one or more of the continent's cities (and as of 2022 it's been three rather than two), as Capitals of Culture, focusing on their own cultural offerings and allowing them to organize a series of wider cultural events (many with a strong pan-European dimension) - which bring in considerable additional revenue; foster urban renewal; and raise their international profiles and images.…

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Kenyan culture: a look at its traditional arts and crafts

For many, the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Kenya is wildlife and safaris. But visitors should also keep in mind this country´s rich artistic and cultural heritage - thanks to its more than 70 ethnic groups such as the Kikuyu, Kamba, Luhya, Maasai, and Kalenjin - both to witness (such as tribal dances) and to buy as mementos of their trip here (esecially masks, figurines, and other forms of sculpture). This beautiful country keeps the spirit of its ancestors alive through…

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David Paul Appell April 6, 2024 at 11:57am

I´ve sometimes wondered... https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/does-being-european-city-of-cult...

Does being European City of Culture matter?

What do Glasgow, Liverpool, Marseille and Rotterdam have in common? It’s not just that they’re major ports, and still major industrial centres, but a…
María José July 14, 2023 at 12:40pm

Recently the English-language version of Spain's top newspaper El País took a look at the Sefarad - the rich Jewish cultural heritage to experience in Spain: https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-04-13/synagogues-cemeteries-a...

Synagogues, cemeteries, and settlements: Spain’s hidden Jewish heritage

The expulsion of the Jews in 1492 buried homes and synagogues standing for more than a thousand years in the Iberian Peninsula
John Kipper May 18, 2023 at 11:48am

Yahoo! just a week ago took a look at the world's best spots for cultural tourism, and came up with a wopping 35 of what it calls the best. Do you agree? Which have you been to, and which are next on your list? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/35-best-destinations-world-cultural-...

35 Best Destinations in the World for Cultural Tourism

In this piece, we will take a look at the 35 best destinations in the world for cultural tourism. For more cities, head on over to 5 Best Destination…
Joseba Basabe April 9, 2023 at 11:32am

Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, and throughout 2023 Spain is showcasing both sites associated with the painter as well as various exhibitions of his work. Here the UK's The Guardian lays it all out: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/apr/06/picasso-pilgrimage-a...

Picasso pilgrimage: a Spanish art trail marking 50 years since his death

From Málaga to Madrid, there’s a fiesta of special exhibitions this year in the places where the artist lived and worked
Wissam Al Khoury February 21, 2023 at 9:25am

One of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, is often overshadowed by its neighbor Dubai. So I was interested to read this look in Britain's Telegraph at the five of the emirate's premier cultural draws: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/explore-abu-dhabi/best-cultural-...

The five best cultural attractions to visit in Abu Dhabi

Immerse yourself in Emirati history.
Max Pesling December 16, 2022 at 11:37am

The Hindustan Times recently came out with a list of the world's top ten cultural landmarks, including several (I thought) unexpected choices. Agree with this list? Any that really should've been included that weren't? https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/travel/google-year-in-sear...

Google Year in Search 2022: Here are the top 10 cultural landmarks in the world

Google Year in Search 2022: Google's Year In Search 2022 list is out. Check out the top 10 cultural landmarks that people across the globe searched f…
José Balido October 2, 2022 at 12:15pm

Leave it to California to progressive, "woke," whatever you want to call it, but I think this is a great idea: Visit California has just launched a marketing campaign called Visit Native California to promote cultural tourism around the state's 109 recognized tribes: https://www.afar.com/magazine/visit-native-california-program-seeks...

New Visit Native California Program Encourages Travelers to Connect With State's Indigenous Cultures

The new Native-led initiative seeks to showcase the rich cultures of the state’s 109 federally recognized tribes.
María José September 8, 2022 at 8:36am

The Guardian recently ran a piece on ten European cities with exceptional street: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/aug/11/street-art-in-europe...

‘Brilliant and ever-changing’: readers’ favourite street art in Europe | Street art | The Guardian

From Penge to Sardinia, exuberant street art makes neighbourhoods more vibrant and casts light on local history and culture – or just gives you a lau…
José Balido August 3, 2022 at 4:43pm

Just last week, the British travel-industry website TTG reported the results of a survey revealing among other things that more than two thirds of UK vacationers consider themselves "culture vultures" who prioritise having local cultural experiences when travelling abroad: https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/cultural-experiences-top-consumers-tr...

Cultural experiences top consumer's travel wish lists

Local experiences and off-the-beaten track destinations are top of travellers’ wish lists according to a new survey conducted by Audley Travel
Riccardo R February 28, 2022 at 1:54pm

The London-based travel-site BigSevenTravel.com recently came out with "The best cities in the world for art and culture in 2022", and while many of them you would totally expect, there are a few you totally wouldn't: https://bigseventravel.com/best-cities-for-arts-culture/