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The Pink City Beyond Jaipur Lit Fest 2017

After stimulating your mind at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2017, which will be held at the Diggi Palace from January 19-23, find your way around Jaipur, which is called the Pink City, the capital of north Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur was founded in 17

The Pink City Beyond Jaipur Lit Fest 2017

After stimulating your mind at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2017, which will be held at the Diggi Palace from January 19-23, find your way around Jaipur, which is called the Pink City, the capital of north Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur was founded in 17

Aarhus and Pafos: Know More About the European Capitals of Culture 2017

Aarhus (Denmark) and Pafos (Cyprus) are the new European Capitals of Culture for 2017. Each year on January 1, two or more nominated cities on the continent take over the prestigious title, which encompasses a strong Europe-oriented cultural program, active p

The Resident: Susan Rockefeller’s Guide to New York

Susan Rockefeller’s motto is “to protect what is precious,” which for her is family, art, and nature. The New York-based entrepreneur, conservationist, and award-winning filmmaker certainly practices what she preaches, living a life dedicated to creatin

Art and Books: 10 Magnificent Libraries Around the World

Libraries are enticing for the sheer volume of knowledge they contain, but even more so when they merge with inspiring art and architecture. BLOUIN Culture+Travel takes bibliophiles on a world tour of our historical and contemporary favorites. View our slides

The Resident: Katie Keight’s Guide to London

Katie Keight is one of the London art scene’s most glamorous personalities. The 26-year-old former model has been a regular presence in the media over the last few years, thanks partly to her ongoing relationship with controversial British artist Damien Hir

2017 Watchlist: 5 Residencies in Inspiring Locales

Every now and then, one feels the need to escape the mundaneness of city life to seek inspiration and reconnect with creativity. What better way to do so than a residency that provides both a change of scene and an artist-friendly environment? Read on for ou

Weekend Getaway: TarraWarra Museum of Art and Australia’s Beautiful Yarra Valley

About an hour-long drive from Melbourne, nestled in the lush Yarra Valley, lies the TarraWarra Museum of Art (TWMA). Inaugurated at this site in Victoria in 2003, and dedicated to showcasing Australian art from the mid-20th century to the present day, the mus

The Resident: Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi’s Guide to Sharjah

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi is best known for two things: his Twitter and newspaper commentary on Arab affairs — for which TIME magazine listed him in the “140 Best Twitter Feeds of 2011,” and as the founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation.Barjeel A

LCD 2016: Discover the Top 14 Museums, Shops, and Restaurants Around the World

The new Diller Scofidio + Renfro designed Broad Museum in Los Angeles is 2016’s number 1 destination for culture and travel lovers according to the Leading Cultural Destinations Awards (LCD), an initiative that aims to curate and honor the crème de la crè

Chinese Oasis: 7 Reasons to Travel to Yinchuan for its First Biennale

The up-and-coming small city of Yinchuan, located in the Northwest of China, is currently hosting its very first biennale, curated by Indian artist-curator Bose Krishnamachari.This inaugural event has brought together over 80 leading global artists to respon

Paradise on Earth: Tiqui Atencio’s Guide to Mustique Island

Venezuela-born patron Tiqui Atencio is one of the world’s most influential art collectors, with a passion for modern and contemporary Pre-Columbian and Latin American art. Her passion is not just reflected in her amazing collection, but also in the variety

Top 8 Paris Restaurants for Visitors to FIAC 2016 and Beyond

Here is food for thought for gastronomes in Paris – and art collectors flocking to the 43rd edition of the Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporain.FIAC comes at a time that new bistros and neighborhood eateries have been coming back into favor and flavor

Popsy Modern Kitchen HK Offers New Art-Themed Menu for ‘11 Million Reasons’

Creative Hong Kong restaurant Popsy Modern Kitchen has concocted another menu that pairs art with food, using the best of British ingredients, for the Asian premiere of the photography exhibition “11 Millions Reasons.” Organized in partnership with the Br

The Resident: Linda Bergroth on Her Favorite Spots in Paris

Finland is celebrating 100 years of independence next year, with a four-part installation program by the Institut Finlandais titled “Mobile Home.” Organized in Berlin, the Benelux, London, and Paris, the feature sees a number of special attractions, inclu

For Design Lovers: 5 Architect’s Holiday Homes Around the Globe

Holiday homes can be a fun alternative to resort-packages—provided they are well equipped, nicely located, and architecturally interesting. This week, Culture & Travel looks into holiday homes that meet all of those criteria, but most of all: that were

Luxury on a Lagoon Amid the Mayan Ruins of Guatemala

When it comes to lost civilizations, few in the world left so much behind for modern day history-hunters to imagine our ancestor’s cultures as the Maya.  The only pre-Columbian civilization to fully develop a writing system, as well as art, architectur

Why Las Vegas, Orlando Top List of Most Fun Cities in US

Las Vegas comes top in a new list of the most fun cities in America, according to research by personal-finance site wallethub. Two cities in Florida – Orlando, and Miami – come second and third respectively. New York is not even in the top 100: it ranks j

Resort Designed by Nature at Red Frog Beach in Panama

The beauty of the islands and beaches of the Caribbean have attracted tourists for decades, creating an economy of tourism that doesn’t always best serve the environment that said tourists are hoping to see. But while some destinations have reached their ca

Resort Designed by Nature at Red Frog Beach in Panam

The beauty of the islands and beaches of the Caribbean have attracted tourists for decades, creating an economy of tourism that doesn’t always best serve the environment that said tourists are hoping to see. But while some destinations have reached their ca

18th Century Tuscan Residence Turns Spa Wonderland in Bologna

Visitors to Italy are typically spoiled for choice when it comes to discovering history, culture, fine wine, top quality cuisine and breathtaking landscapes. One destination just outside Bologna though offers something rather unique to add to any guide of mus

Airbnb To Launch New Semi-Communal Space in Rural Japan

Sharing economy in tourism and travel has reached a new level since hospitality provider Airbnb entered the market. Now the San Francisco based company is exploring a new type of accommodation in Japan. At Kenya Hara’s international design and architecture

Like it Small and Mobile? 5 Inspirational Accommodations for Adventurous Travelers

Modular and mobile architecture have been on the rise again for some time now, perhaps because they work so well with digital nomadism and its quest for maximum flexibility. While there are plenty of experiments with modular solutions for new and sustainable

Art Series Hotels Set to Launch The Johnson in Brisbane

The latest addition to the Art Series Hotel Group’s portfolio of properties dedicated to and inspired by Australian artists is set to open mid-September. Located only a short distance from Brisbane’s CBD in Spring Hill, The Johnson is dedicated to Sydney-

Interview: Devonshire Club CEO Clivaz Picks Best of British

London has a new private members’ club to compete with the best. The Devonshire Club opens its doors this month after a renovation of a former East India company warehouse and adjoining Georgian house in the City financial district. The cost is put at £25

Dedon Island: An Outdoor Furniture Lab in a Tropical Paradise

It’s not every day that one comes across a furniture brand so progressive, it actually has its own sustainable luxury resort getaway—snugly kitted out with its own line of furniture and furnishings, of course—tucked away in the paradise-like settings of

Longo, Avedon, Rauschenberg: St Moritz Puts Focus on American Artists

One of the premier global luxury skiing resorts in winter, the Swiss town of St Moritz also claimed a spot on the map for itself as an artsy summer go-to destination with the inauguration of the annual St. Moritz Art Masters in 2008. Backed by prolific partne

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5 Culinary Specialties to Try Out When in Salzburg

With the Salzburg Summer Festival under way and the Art Salzburg coming up, the Austrian city’s travel season is in full swing this month. Want to try some authentic Salzburg specialties, while there? Here’s some suggestions:        &n

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac’s Winds of Changes in St Barths

Having created a series of live illustrations at Covent Garden, London, fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is bringing his playful artwork to the beach in front of the Eden Rock — St. Barthélemy, in the Caribbean.Titled, “Winds of Changes,” t

The Naadam Festival Brings Mongolia’s Gobi Desert Alive

In few countries is the national festival so deeply associated with its past, and so relevant to its present, as in Mongolia. The Naadam Festival celebrated in the capital Ulaanbaatar each July, is a UNESCO-inscribed Intangible Cultural Heritage. Some sugges

A Culinary Journey Through United Coffee House in Delhi

The legacy of the British Raj right in the heart of New Delhi at Connaught Place, United Coffee House is an elaborate affair with classical food spanning from Indian to continental with chandeliers and colonial fixtures in abundance. The seed of inception fo

Dunkeld Bungalow Restores the Splendor of Ceylon Tea Traditions

A century ago, tradition saw Englishmen and women enjoy their afternoon with tea, served with scones, cakes, strawberries and cream. Today, urban centers worldwide have been flooded by coffee shops, and Afternoon Tea seems antiquated for most. Luckily though

Dunkeld Bungalow Restores Ceylon Tea Traditions to Splendor

A century ago, tradition saw Englishmen and women enjoy their afternoon with tea, served with scones, cakes, strawberries and cream. Today, urban centers worldwide have been flooded by coffee shops, and Afternoon Tea seems antiquated for most. Luckily though

Paradise Road Turns Prime Minister’s Home into Gallery Hotel at Tintagel

It all began nearly 30 years ago, as a boutique antiques store. Udayshanth Fernando’s Paradise Road specialized in local crafts and collector’s pieces, the starting point of what would become a renowned group of modern galleries, and the Paradise Road Pri

Hotel Arts Barcelona Celebrates the Art of Catalonia

The Ritz Carlton’s luxury 5-star Hotel Arts Barcelona is encouraging guests to celebrate the art of Catalonia in the year of the 90th anniversary of the death of famous Catalan architect and artist Antoni Gaudi (1852–1926), whose Sagrada Fa

A Day in the Countryside: 3 Lakes to Chill Out at When in Berlin

Berlin is surrounded by beautiful lakes, most of them easy to reach even via public transport and great for a “day in the countryside” if the city is getting a little too stressful. Here’s three ideas:WannseeWannsee, or more correctly Greater Wanns
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