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Christmas Traditions in Europe

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Best Museums to Visit in The Hague

Best museums to visit in The Hague

Home to the Dutch Royal family, The Hague is also a town where you’ll find some of the best museums in the Netherlands. After being to its star, the Mauritshuis several times, and exploring some of its great cultural venues, like the Kunstmuseum and Escher in het Palais in the past, a few days ago I took a trip to The Hague in search of some new museums to explore in The Hague. And let me tell you, I wasn’t disappointed. Quite the contrary, I found some of the best museums to visit in The Hague.

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Christmas Markets in the Netherlands with 2024 Agenda

Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2024

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’m a massive fan of everything related to Christmas, I did some research again this year. I looked for the Christmas markets organised in the Netherlands in 2024. I first compiled this list eight 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.

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Monastery of Saint Andrew of Ancede in Baião

Monastery of Saint Andrew of Ancede in Baião

The Monastery of Saint Andrew of Ancede in Baião was one of my favourite places to explore alongside the Rota do Romanico in Portugal. Located on a scenic hill overlooking the Douro River valley, it’s a place witnessing centuries of history. The monastery is no longer inhabited by monks. However, today, it’s home to a lovely museum and visitors centre worth exploring.

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Travelling Alongside the Rota do Romanico in Portugal

Travelling along the Rota do Romanico in Portugal

Last week, I travelled back in time alongside the Romanesque route (Rota do Romanico) in northern Portugal. It’s a cultural route that takes you on an astonishing journey back to the Middle Ages and the time when the first pan-European style, the Romanesque, appeared. The route covers an area of 2000 square kilometres and consists of 58 sites, including monasteries, churches, castles, bridges, and other beautiful monuments.

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Best places to visit in Europe in Autumn 2024

Best places to visit in Europe in Autumn 2024

Are you looking for the best places to visit in Europe in Autumn 2024? With the weather still being gorgeous, numerous events happening, and exhibition openings, the shoulder season is the most beautiful time of the year to travel. Add to that most of these destinations are less crowded than in Summer, and you get a great excuse to plan your next trip. I’m a huge fan of Autumn travel, so here are Culture Tourist recommendations for the best places to visit in Europe in Autumn 2024.

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Weekend in Basel filled with Art and Culture

Weekend in Basel

When thinking about European art capitals, Basel is one of the first places that comes to mind. Famous for Art Basel, there is so much to explore in the Swiss cultural capital. It’s filled with great museums, art galleries, exciting public art, and a wonderful combination of old and new architecture. With some new cultural venues recently opening, here is my art guide to a weekend in Basel with things to see in 2024.

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15 Best things to do in Zadar

Best things to do in Zadar

With so many things to do in Zadar, planning your visit to that beautiful Croatian town could be challenging. Its long history, numerous fantastic buildings, and so much art and culture make it a great place to visit in Croatia. From museums and cultural institutions to restaurants and lovely shops, here is your city guide with some fun things to do in Zadar.

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