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Apr 30, 2021

Rijeka City Guide: A walk through the historical centre of Rijeka

Situated in the northern part of the Croatian coastline, Rijeka is the third-largest city in the country. In Croatian, Rijeka literally means river. Because of the river Rječina, its location next to the coastline, and lots of rain it’s popularly called ‘the City that Flows’ among the locals. Despite that, it actually has a lovely Mediterranean climate. The city is multicultural and multiethnic, very rich in history and culture and a charming town to visit while in Croatia. With the help of this Rijeka City Guide, you can take a walk through the historic centre of Rijeka and explore some of its beautiful buildings, monuments and fascinating history.

Apr 16, 2021

Locations linked to Vincent van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise

Auvers-sur-Oise was one of my favourite places linked to life and work of Vincent van Gogh. It’s a village where he lived during the last two months of his life. He painted around eighty paintings during that time. However, that’s also a place where he died and is buried today. There are so many locations linked to Vincent van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise, anyone in love with his work, should definitely visit it.

Apr 02, 2021

Easter Traditions in Europe

Easter traditions in Europe are as diverse as the countries on the Old Continent themselves. From an egg hunt in England, decorating Easter trees in Germany, Austria or the Netherlands, colouring eggs in central and eastern Europe to numerous religious processions in Spain or Italy. They represent all the treasure of European culture in such a lovely way.

Mar 26, 2021

Locations linked to Vincent van Gogh in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Vincent van Gogh spent a year at the asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Although it was a time when he struggled with his mental illness, he created some beautiful paintings inspired by nature in a garden and around the hospital. I’ve spent two days in this French town and looked for some places related to Van Gogh’s life.

Mar 19, 2021

Dutch Golden Age Heritage Sites in the Netherlands

dutch golden age portrait gallery at hermitage museum in amsterdam

View on Amsterdam canal with some houses on it

The Syndics by Rembrandt at the Rijksmuseum

Dutch Golden Age heritage sites are something you can not miss while in the Netherlands. The 17th century was the most glorious time for that country. Dutch ships were sailing worldwide and were bringing exotic and expensive goods back to the Netherlands. Society of wealthy middle-class free people started to develop, which led to establishing the only republic in Europe at that time. A good economy led to the flourishing of art and architecture. Which left the Netherlands today with numerous beautiful Dutch Golden Age heritage sites.

Mar 12, 2021

Meet the Artist: Maja Tomljanović

Maja Tomljanovic A girl in Paris illustration

I present to you today Croatian artist and illustrator Maja Tomljanović, whose work I recently discovered and got so impressed with.
I’m always on the lookout for some interesting artists and illustrators. And especially the ones whose work is inspired by travel and different destinations. Well, Maja’s work ticked all those boxes. So I was thrilled when she agreed to have a conversation with me and give an interview for Culture Tourist readers.

Feb 05, 2021

Searching for Old Russia: A guide to visiting Veliky Novgorod and Pskov

What are the most exciting places to visit in Russia? For most tourists, the choice is limited to Saint Petersburg, Moscow and royal residences nearby. But what are those unexplored, reserved Russian towns described in many classic books and movies? Well, look no further. Here is a story about two beautiful old cities and a guide to visiting Veliky Novgorod and Pskov.

Feb 02, 2021

Locations linked to Vincent Van Gogh in Arles

After living in Paris for two years, Vincent van Gogh moved to the very south of France, in his search for the light and the brighter colours. He has spent a year there and that’s where he has found his own unique style. It’s also where some of his most famous paintings were created. There are many locations related to life and work of Van Gogh in Arles, that could still be seen today. I’ve spent two days there and have looked for some of them.

Dec 24, 2020

Art Blogmas 2020: Day 24

In the last day of this year’s Art Blogmas, I’m sharing with you a very special painting – J. M. W. Turner’s Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps.