Connecting with local artists when you travel provides exciting new perspectives on a destination, sparks fascinating conversations, and gives you an opportunity to support local small businesses. It’s a win-win for sure! In this post, I delve deep into ways in which you can meaningfully connect with local artists when you travel. This process is […] The post Experiential Travel: How to Connect With Local Artists appeared first on Artsy Traveler ..read more

The National Archeological Museum in Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and a must-see while visiting Athens. As one of the world’s most important museums devoted to ancient Greek art, the National Archeological Museum in Athens showcases centuries of ancient Greek history. You’ll find artifacts from the earliest inhabitants to the Romans displayed […] The post What to See at the National Archeological Museum in Athens appeared first on Artsy Traveler ..read more

In one day in Athens, you can easily see and enjoy a good taste of what this wonderful and historic city has to offer the Artsy Traveler. For a perfect Artsy Traveler day in Athens, I suggest taking a walking tour, strolling around some of the lesser-visited archeological sites and visiting either the National Archeological […] The post How to Spend a Perfect Artsy Traveler Day in Athens appeared first on Artsy Traveler ..read more

Are you looking for thoughtful travel gifts this holiday season? Then these gift ideas are for you. Each item is something I’ve purchased myself and can recommend. I’ve organized my suggestions by price with most travel gifts costing less than $50. You’re sure to find the perfect gift to delight any intrepid traveler on your […] The post 50 Gifts That Travelers on Your List Will Love appeared first on Artsy Traveler ..read more

Do you enjoy solo travel? I love traveling on my own and have done so ever since I drove from Vancouver to New York across the United States in my twenties. I even camped along the way, although nowadays I don’t think I’d be quite that adventurous! While I also enjoy traveling with my husband, […] The post My Best Advice for Joyous Solo Travel appeared first on Artsy Traveler ..read more

Last updated on November 12th, 2024 at 02:52 am The Victoria and Albert Museum is one of the world’s most amazing repositories of, well, beautiful stuff. It’s a collector’s dream come true with astonishing displays of everything from costumes to metal gates to furniture to jewelry and everything in between. A tour de force of […] The post How to Get the Most Out of Your Visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London appeared first on Artsy Traveler ..read more

Ah, the Acropolis of Athens! The Acropolis is the pinnacle of Greek culture. It’s both a graceful monument to the old gods and a tourist attraction famed for the number of visitors willing to risk heatstroke to see it in all its rubble-strewn glory. Of all the many ancient ruins scattered across Greece, the most […] The post Should You Make the Climb to the Acropolis of Athens? appeared first on Artsy Traveler ..read more

I highly recommend including at least two or three nights in Nafplion in your Greek itinerary. It’s a truly delightful place, with narrow streets in the old town, great views of the sea, and relatively few crowds. During a 16-day trip around Greece, I stayed three nights in Nafplion and could easily have stayed longer. […] The post How To Spend Two Wonderful Days in Charming Nafplion in Greece appeared first on Artsy Traveler ..read more

Have your ever wanted to learn the secrets of Greek cooking? If so, then consider adding a cooking class to your Greek travel itinerary. When you travel in Greece, you’ll find out very quickly that Greek food is drop-dead amazing and consistently tastier than any food I’ve eaten anywhere. Sure, I’ve had great meals in […] The post Explore Greek Cuisine in a Savor Nafplio Cooking Class appeared first on Artsy Traveler ..read more

Two days spent on the beautiful Greek island of Naxos will definitely leave you wanting more!  I visited Naxos after spending four days on uber-touristy Santorini, and it was a relaxing revelation. I loved my time in Naxos and could easily see myself spending a week or longer there. Naxos feels like a Greek island […] The post How to Spend Two Laid-Back, Glorious Days on the Greek Island of Naxos appeared first on Artsy Traveler ..read more