If it’s your first time in one of the most artistic cities in the world, you’re very likely going to be visiting the largest art museum in the world to see arguably the most famous painting in the world: the Mona Lisa at the Louvre. We’ll just say that’s a given. But after you’ve braved the crowds to see the lady’s enigmatic smile and checked … Continue reading Beyond the Mona Lisa: Where to Find Art You’ll Love in Paris
After Paris and London, we continued on to Amsterdam, ready to see the Van Gogh Museum, works by the Dutch Golden Age masters, and the famous canals. I’d never been to this city before, and I was excited to scope it out for the first time with Rebecca! Day 1: Museum Van Loon & the Van Gogh Museum We left Hotel Esmeralda bright and early, … Continue reading Amsterdam for Art Lovers
After a nice introduction to Europe in London, Rebecca and I journeyed on to the artistic capital of Europe – Paris! We had five days there to see all the major attractions and art museums, and we also took day trips to Giverny and Versailles. I didn’t completely enjoy my first trip to Paris, so I was excited to give it a second chance! Day 1: … Continue reading Paris for Art Lovers
Where does one start an art-themed tour of Europe? Rebecca and I chose London. This was my second visit to this cosmopolitan city, and I was excited to introduce all of my favorite places to my sister and check out quite a few highlights that I missed on the last trip. London (and the UK in general) is closer to the US geographically, culturally, and … Continue reading London for Art Lovers
Day 1 Our trip to Greece began in the birthplace of democracy, the cradle of Western civilization, and the capital of the country – Athens. The first thing we noticed about the country as we left the airport was the landscape. This part of Greece is rocky, but the grey color of the rock is punctuated by plenty of shrubs and trees, including the really … Continue reading Athens, Greece
Puerto Rico is known as the “Isle of Enchantment” (a nickname I completely support) but if you have more than a few days on the island and you don’t make it out of San Juan, you may miss out on some of its gems. The island is relatively small; no city is further than about a 2 hour drive from San Juan, and a lot … Continue reading Fantastic Day Trips from San Juan, Puerto Rico
Botanical prints are extremely popular these days, but I like to add a touch of realism (as well as some “naturalist” vibes that go well with my British colonial-ish, world-traveler decor aesthetic) by using real plants! In this project, I made a collection of three framed, pressed ferns for under $15! To do the same, you will need… Frames with mats (I got three from Wal … Continue reading DIY Pressed Fern Botanical Art
This year was a special one for my sisters and me–this is the only year when we are all in college at the same time. We’d wanted to do a spring break trip together, but unfortunately our breaks didn’t match up. So instead we decided to do a winter break trip! We were somewhat low on funds, being broke college kids (Click here for tips … Continue reading Winter in Winnipeg
Here’s a quick lineup of my seven favorite museums of the ones I visited in Havana, Cuba! I’ve included collage images of each of the museums as well as a description of what each offers. Hopefully it will provide inspiration for your trip to Havana! 1. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes – Cubano I loved this museum! There’s some really gorgeous art here, and it’s … Continue reading 7 Awesome Museums in Havana, Cuba
If you’re traveling to Paris, the Louvre should be in your Top 3 (right up there with Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower). It’s a world-renowned museum with a vast collection of art, so it can be a little intimidating to visit. I’d like to share my experience at the Louvre and hopefully give you some advice for your visit. 1. Research before you go … Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to the Louvre