Art and architecture from my travels around the world. Exploring other cultures through their art work and architectural styles is an interesting way to get to know more about people and countries.
My first solo trip to Mexico City I made a mental list of places I wanted to see, many of them art museums. I highly recommend Museo de Bellas Artes to anyone visiting Mexico City (CDMX). Even if you do not want to venture inside the art museum you should pay a visit to the building …
My first full day in Mexico City I chose to visit Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno) located at Chapultepec Park. Mainly I wanted to see Frida Kahlo’s famous painting Las dos Fridas but I knew there would be other great artwork at the museum. There is also a cool outdoor sculpture garden and …
On my solo trip to Mexico City I stayed in the trendy La Condesa neighborhood. It was wonderful! I felt safe walking around the neighborhood even at nighttime which is a huge plus for anyone especially for a solo female traveler. I’m glad I chose to stay in La Condesa for my week in Mexico …
Visiting the Frida Kahlo Museum in the Coyoacan neighborhood of Mexico City has been on my wish list for many years. When I made my first solo trip to Mexico City in November it was one of the first museums I visited. There are many excellent museums in Mexico City, from modern art to historical artifacts …
I planned my solo trip to Mexico City after reading a travel blog city guide. I was inspired by all of the great architecture, art museums, and archaeological sites. With just over a week in Mexico City I had plenty of time to explore on my own. If you love art and food and history …
Visiting Marrakech for the first time I enjoyed learning about the local culture through art and history. I visited modern art galleries as well as the historical museums. Staying in the walled city (the medina) of Marrakech I could explore the city on foot and get lost in the maze of narrow walkways. Many of …
YYC is the airport code for my hometown Calgary Alberta Canada. I enjoy returning every year to visit friends and family. Around the end of June is when I like to visit Calgary so that I can enjoy the long summer days. It’s great weather for hiking and spending time outdoors. There’s lots of fun …
The Museo de Antioquia is one of the most popular art museums of Medellin Colombia. Located in Central Medellin next to the Plaza Botero and just a block from the Berrio Park Metro station on the A Line. Especially for solo travelers I would recommend only visiting this neighborhood during daytime – it’s not the …
Plaza Botero is located in the central neighborhood of La Candelaria in Medellin Colombia, between the Museum of Antioquia and the Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture. My recommendation is to spend a morning visiting both Plaza Botero and the Museum of Antioquia. Next, enjoy lunch at the museum restaurant. Follow up with a visit …
I visited Casa Museo Pedro Nel Gomez in Medellin December 2012 during my second solo trip to Colombia. Visiting the museum on your own can feel a bit daunting. I mentioned the museum in my post The Kindness of Strangers a few days ago. Getting off the subway station at Universidad station I walked to the Aranjuez …
It was the Kimbell Art Museum’s exhibit the Age of Picasso & Matisse: Modern Masters from the Art Institute of Chicago that enticed me to make a road trip to Fort Worth this past weekend. For several years I heard from friends and acquaintances that Fort Worth was home to many renowned art museums and they …
The painting Pedrito on a Horse can be seen at the Museo de Antioquia in Medellin Colombia – one of the most magnificent cities in the world. In the image below you see a picture of the painting by famous Colombian artist Fernando Botero of his son Pedrito seated on a wooden horse. The painting …
