Introduction to "Artistic Impressions"

Artistic Impressions

The world presented through the eyes of art and design

Whether ancient architecture, contemporary paintings or local crafts, art adds depth and dimension to any travel experience. Browse the global gallery, described in detail by travellers who appreciate the world through artists' eyes.

"Artistic Impressions" travel beats by Eats & Retreats
  • Head for the hillsHead for the hills

    4 picturesque villages in the Alpes-Maritimes department, southeastern France

  • Romantic St Paul De VenceRomantic St Paul De Vence

    In St Paul de Vence art and history come alive in the Chapelle du Rosaire.

  • Frida KahloFrida Kahlo

    Behind the walls of La Casa Azul in Coyoacàn, Mexico City, lived one of Mexico's most celebrated and troubled artists.

  • Bricks and MortarBricks and Mortar

    Buildings in Italy provide a tangible expression of otherwise abstract themes of history, art movements, and religion.

  • Gaudi designsGaudi designs

    Architectural observations might not be considered a standard holiday activity, but in Barcelona, one artist makes it hard to resist.

  • Colors and sidewalkColors and sidewalk

    The annual Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival showcases the vibrant and colorful natural attractions of the Belizean people.

  • The gift glutThe gift glut

    Even the crappy souvenir stores are somehow imbued with an ethereal, mystical quality that exist nowhere else.

  • Bali designer fashionsBali designer fashions

    The first and most important fashion item for any fashion enthusiast is the traditional sarong with a twist.

  • Mustique bluesMustique blues

    Nothing short of paradise, but the Caribbean is also a hot spot for top-notch music.