Tournai is a lovely destination anyone interested in culture and history should put on their Belgium bucket list. The town is filled with history, beautiful sites and many excellent museums. However, it’s still an undiscovered gem. Easily reachable from London, Brussels or Amsterdam, here are some great things to do in Tournai that will help you plan your trip to that fantastic destination. Tournai Travel Guide Although there are numerous fun things to do in Tournai, especially for art enthusiasts and history buffs, that Belgian town is also home to many great restaurants, delicious local beer ..read more

Are you visiting the Croatian capital and wondering what are the best things to do in Zagreb? After living abroad for some time, I’ve been back in Zagreb for the last four years. It’s much smaller than other European capitals, like Paris, London or Rome. But, with just around 800,000 inhabitants, it’s a small, liveable place that feels like a large city. Read my Zagreb City Guide to learn more about its exciting history, charming areas and places you should visit in Zagreb. Things to do in Zagreb With its historicistic architecture, coffee culture and numerous lovely parks, Zagreb has a great ..read more

Spring in art is represented by numerous beautiful paintings. Since the Middle Ages and especially in the Renaissance, artists included awakening nature, blossoming trees and flowers in their artworks. Many paintings were inspired by Spring throughout history, but representing nature during that season became especially popular among Impressionist painters. To celebrate that remarkable season, here is the Culture Tourist’s selection of the most beautiful paintings representing Spring in art. Spring in Art Arcimboldo: Spring (The Four Seasons) Where is it: Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San ..read more

First Time in Paris Guide for Art Lovers was first published on Culture Tourist on 22 January 2019 and updated on 8 March 2024. Paris is the city I could visit a few times per year and never get bored with it. I used to live three hours by train from Paris, so I was there quite often. However, I still visit it frequently. After visiting it on a school trip, with friends, as a couple and on a solo trip, I’ve become a first-time-in-Paris expert among my friends. First Time in Paris Guide for Art Lovers This post contains some affiliate links. Read Culture Tourist Privacy Policy for more inf ..read more

Things to do in Haarlem blog post was first published on Culture Tourist on 6 February 2019 and updated on 23 February 2024. If you’re looking for a lovely Dutch town to visit on a day trip from Amsterdam, go to Haarlem. Located only twenty minutes from the Dutch capital, it’s a charming town filled with history, beautiful architecture and excellent restaurants. I lived in Haarlem for five years and am still visiting it regularly, so consider this a local’s Haarlem Travel Guide. Continue reading to learn more about its history, best museums, cafes, restaurants and what to do in that lovely Dut ..read more

This year starts with one of the best art shows in 2024, the Frans Hals Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum. After its debut at the National Gallery in London, the exhibition travels to Amsterdam, where it will be on display until June 2024. During the last few years, Rijksmuseum organised a few exhibitions dedicated to Dutch Golden Age masters (All the Rembrandts in 2019 and Vermeer in 2023). It’s continuing its series of fantastic 17th-century masters exhibitions with one of its stars, Frans Hals. Frans Hals Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum The exhibition is organised in partnership with the Natio ..read more

The Wallace Collection is a charming museum located in a beautiful historic mansion. It’s home to a fantastic collection of fine and decorative arts created between the 15th and 19th centuries. I visited it during my last trip to the UK’s capital, and it quickly became one of my favourite museums in London. To encourage you to see it too, here is the Wallace Collection museum review, including its history, collection highlights and tips for visiting. Museum Review & Highlights: The Wallace Collection This post contains some affiliate links. Read our Privacy Policy for more info ..read more

Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam Ideas article was first published on Culture Tourist on 1 February 2019, and updated on 6 February 2024. Do you need some ideas for Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam? With its old-city charm, illuminated bridges and dreamy canals, Amsterdam is one of the most romantic cities in the world. From going on a canal cruise, having dinner at a romantic restaurant, and wandering around its historic neighbourhoods, there are so many romantic things to do in Amsterdam. Read my article for some great Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam ideas. Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam Ideas Disclaimer ..read more

2024 is going to be another year of fantastic exhibitions in European museums. From Florence to London, they span from historical ones to retrospectives dedicated to contemporary artists. To help you decide which ones to visit, here is the Culture Tourist selection of the best exhibitions in European museums in 2024. 18 Best exhibitions in European museums 2024 When I started researching the best exhibitions in European museums in 2024, I realised it would be hard to select only a few. There are so many great exhibitions scheduled this year. It looks like 2024 is going to be a real art treat ..read more

My 2023 was filled with exciting trips, fantastic exhibitions, and many great concerts and events. I wrote about many of them, creating blog posts you liked reading. That’s why I made a little roundup of the best articles on Culture Tourist in 2023. Just in case you missed some of them. Enjoy! 20 Best articles on Culture Tourist in 2023 Why is Sagrada Família not finished yet? Published on 7 February 2023 Why is Sagrada Família not finished yet? That was my question when planning my first trip to Barcelona a few years ago. It’s so fascinating that although unfinished, it’s one of the mos ..read more