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Best Art Cafes in Amsterdam

Best art cafes in Amsterdam

Are you looking for art cafes in Amsterdam? The Dutch capital is the city of art, home to many fantastic museums, lovely galleries, and cultural venues. Many of Amsterdam’s museums have beautiful cafes. But you’ll also find some wonderful art cafes in Amsterdam where you can enjoy a cup of coffee surrounded by beautiful artwork. After visiting many of them over the last ten years, here is the Culture Tourist selection of the best art cafes in Amsterdam.

MINA Gallery Cafe: A New Hotspot to Discover in Amsterdam

MINA Gallery Cafe in Amsterdam

MINA Gallery Cafe in Amsterdam is a new hotspot in the Dutch capital, aiming to become a meeting place for art lovers. Located just a few steps from Museumplein and famous cultural institutions like the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, or MOCO Museum, it makes a wonderful place to relax after a visit to some of these venues. However, it’s more than just a place to have a tasty cup of coffee. It’s also a contemporary art gallery and a meeting point for artists, designers, and anyone interested in art.

Best Christmas markets in the Netherlands – 2023 Edition

Christmas markets in the Netherlands

With numerous festive events, Christmas trees, decorations, and that lovely, cosy feeling, December is my favourite month of the year. A big reason for this is Christmas markets. Since I love visiting them, I did some research again this year and looked for the Christmas markets organised in the Netherlands in 2023. I first compiled this list seven years ago and updated it yearly. So, if you would like to visit some Christmas markets in the Netherlands, here is your complete guide through the Dutch Christmas markets.

Sicily Art Tours: The best way to explore Sicily’s cultural heritage

Sicily Art Tours

Sicily is one of the most unique and heterogeneous places in Europe. The island is home to fantastic landscapes, beautiful seaside and one of the largest still active European volcanos. With its long history, Sicily’s cultural heritage is one of the most versatile on the Old Continent. From the Ancient Greeks and Romans to Normans and Arabs, they all left their mark on the island.

How is Leipzig Marriott Hotel becoming more sustainable with its Plan T

Leipzig Marriott Hotel

Sustainability is a big topic in the travel industry right now. It’s the main theme of one of the central tourism events worldwide, the World Travel Market in London 2023, too. Although sustainability and environmental preservation aren’t new in the travel industry, changes are still slow. However, with its new Plan T program, the Leipzig Marriott Hotel participates in leading the way the hotel industry should evolve in the world where there is no Plan B for our planet.

Things to do in Leipzig: Germany’s City of Music

Things to do in Leipzig

Visiting Leipzig felt as if I was in Berlin’s younger brother. It was smaller, a bit of an underdog, but more raw, cooler and honest. And don’t get me wrong, I love Berlin. But, in Leipzig, I felt like I had discovered a new rising star. Filled with fantastic cultural and musical heritage, beautiful architecture, numerous great museums and a buzzing art scene, it’s a German town you should plan your trip to. Here is the Culture Tourist guide to that fantastic city, including some great things to do in Leipzig.

10 Things to do in Bol, Brač (Croatia)

Things to do in Bol on Brač

With its picturesque old town, some of the best beaches in Croatia, and so many great cultural spots, Bol on Brač is a place you should visit in Croatia. Located on one of the most beautiful Croatian islands, Brač, it’s easily reachable from Zagreb or Split. Here is a short Culture Tourist guide to Bol with some of the best things to do in Bol.

10 Things to do in Bregenz (Austria)

Things to do in Bregenz

With so many fun things to do in Bregenz, this lovely town is a great place to visit in Austria. Located between the beautiful high mountains and a tranquil Lake Constance, Bregenz is filled with beautiful architecture, charming streets, numerous local shops, engaging public art and some fantastic museums. I loved exploring that exciting town and will definitely visit it again. Here is the Culture Tourist’s guide to Bregenz with things to do and see in that beautiful town.

What to see in the Vorarlberg region in Austria

What to see at the Vorarlberg region in Austria

Have you ever planned your next trip to a particular destination in detail while still on holiday in that same place? Well, that happened to me while visiting the Vorarlberg region last week. The westernmost part of Austria is home to stunning nature, picturesque towns and villages, fantastic culture and museums, numerous excellent restaurants and friendly locals. I enjoyed every moment of my trip to Vorarlberg and fell in love with that beautiful region. Here is my travel journal with tips on what to see in the Vorarlberg region in Austria.