The best places to see sculptures around the world, from stunning beachside trails to giant dragons rising up out of the desert sands, and from serene city art gardens to surreal sculpture parks.
From colourful, quirky sculpture parks to classical gardens adorned with ancient gods carved in marble, here’s our guide to the best sculpture parks in Europe.
The Sculpture Park in a magical woodland setting in the village of Churt, near Farnham, Surrey, makes a wonderful day out for young and old alike.
The Ravenna Mosaics in Emilia Romagna, in the north-east of Italy, are among the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Small wonder these unique early Christian monuments are all listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to visit four of the eight UNESCO sites, in Ravenna, with the Emilia-Romagna tourist board.
About 500 miles off the coast of Vietnam, thousands of islands are scattered across a corner of the western Pacific Ocean. These islands are home to over 180 ethnic groups, each with its own language and traditions. Add to this the influences of numerous settlers,...
From online tutorials to in-person workshops in Japan and the UK, check out our guide to traditional Japanese arts and crafts.
South African born travel blogger Marco Santos from Travel-Boo, guides us around the exciting street art scene in Lisbon, his home town for the last three years. **** This post may contain affiliate links. For more information please read my disclaimer. ****History of...
India is one of my favourite countries in the world to visit. It's a photographers dream come true, overflowing with colour and vibrancy. You never know what stunning visual surprise is waiting around the next corner. It's also a place where I transform from someone...
Travel blogger Sara from Picturesque World, shares her experience of visiting the hilltop town of Sapa, Vietnam and the fascinating culture, arts and crafts she discovered there. As Sapa comes into view, the mountains and rice terraces dominate the scene. It's...
Join traveller Neethu, as she discovers Bhutanese traditional arts and crafts, known for their bold use of colours, exquisite attention to detail and symmetry.
Unique, quirky shops line a labyrinth of rambling lanes. The ostentatious Royal Pavilion with it's Indian inspired domes and minarets. Rainbow coloured Pride flags flapping in a sea breeze. And vibrant street art on every corner, junction box and more than a few...
I’m in the lovely seaside town of Polignano a Mare in Puglia in the south of Italy. Perched on the cliff tops overlooking the shimmering Adriatic Sea, this is the home and workshop of one of the town’s many famous sons, Peppino Campanella, a sculptor in light.Peppino...
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