The Ariana Museum, housed in a magnificent Italian villa near the United Nations, displays only ceramics and glass, but the tableware has never been so beautiful. ARIANE MUSEUM Europe’s major art museums can be overwhelming in size and crowds. Surely the most enjoyable museums are small and focused, so you leave without exhaustion. The Ariana … Read more
The aquamarine waters of the Torres Strait. Photo: phlipvids/Queensland Tourism and Events I have always wanted to visit the Torres Strait Islands; this cluster of stepping stones scattered between the tip of Cape York in Queensland and Papua New Guinea. Formed when sea levels rose around 8,000 years ago, they are the drowned remnants of … Read more
The waterfront views are one of DC’s many surprises. Photo: Destination DC This is advertising content for Destination DC The nation’s capital may be the country’s political epicenter, but beyond the museums and monuments, you’ll find a young, hip community complemented by vibrant street art, local distilleries, and the one of the most exciting culinary … Read more
Tourists pose for a photo in front of typical colonial architecture in Cartagena, Colombia. Photo: Andresr There was always a moment, most of the time at least, on this trip to Peru and Bolivia, when we all turned to look at the two Spaniards. This was a three week tour through two of the most … Read more