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5 Places to See European Art Treasures in the US

Taking an art-fueled tour of Europe would be a dream. An expensive one. Luckily, five US museums are putting treasures on display—many of which have never before seen our shores. Read more

Posted by Erin Gifford on February 04, 2013 at 11:24:31 AM EST Tagged: Art, Museums, Washington DC, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Houston
Andy Warhol Comes to Vegas

Vegas is getting a new look, courtesy of an Andy Warhol exhibit at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, with 59 paintings, sculptures, and more. The King of Pop hits the Strip. Read more

Posted by Susan Stapleton on January 31, 2013 at 8:57:06 AM EST Tagged: Art, Museums, Las Vegas
Peter Mayle Talks Marseille and More

A lover of, and expert on, all things South of France (including, but not limited to quirky characters and great food and wine), Peter Mayle has brought us on countless adventures through Provence, Marseille, and beyond. We caught up with him to chat about his latest caper. Read more

Posted by Nicole Campoy on January 30, 2013 at 1:05:14 PM EST Tagged: Marseille, France, Books
What We're Watching: An Idiot Abroad

We love a good travel show. Bourdain on street food in Bangkok? Sign us up. So it's with giggling, politically incorrect glee that we watch Ricky Gervais' An Idiot Abroad, now in its third season. Read more

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on January 29, 2013 at 11:14:39 AM EST Tagged: Television
Alexander McCall Smith on Writing in Botswana and the Caribbean

He's written some of our favorite series—No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, ahem—set in far corners of the world, making us feel like we were solving mysteries with Mma Ramotswe. We caught up with Alexander McCall Smith himself to chat about Botswana and beyond. Read more

Posted by Nicole Campoy on January 25, 2013 at 1:45:55 PM EST Tagged: Botswana, Books, Africa, South Africa, Fodor's, Interviews
Fodor's Travel Tastemakers: The Cool Hunters Behind Project No. 8

Some people just know where to find the coolest stuff. And the husband-and-wife team behind Project No. 8 are experts when it comes to hunting what's new and interesting from around the world. They stock their brick-and-mortar shops with their greatest finds from Japan to Greece and back again. Read more

Posted by Nicole Campoy on January 23, 2013 at 1:27:00 PM EST Tagged: Fodor's, Travel Tastemakers, Style, Shopping
Expatriate Tales: Living in Istanbul

It is one thing to visit a foreign place and an entirely other thing to live in a country that's not your own. At the very least, you get to call yourself an expat, which sounds very chic. Here, one such expat expands on what it's like to live in Istanbul. Read more

Posted by Jimmy Im on January 19, 2013 at 11:13:38 AM EST Tagged: Istanbul, Turkey, Expats
Hotel Sans Souci Opens in Vienna

Art fanatics take note: Hotel Sans Souci will have you salivating as soon as you step through the doors. Think antique furnishings, modern art, and Vienna's nearby Museum Quarter. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on January 16, 2013 at 1:04:23 PM EST Tagged: Hotels, Austria, Vienna, Art, Museums, Theater, Shopping
7 Reasons to Go to Mexico City Now

If you're looking for a reason to head south, make a point to visit these hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems in Mexico City. Read more

Posted by Jill Fergus on January 14, 2013 at 6:01:03 PM EST Tagged: Mexico, Mexico City, Art, Tips, Museums, History, Restaurants
Just Back From: Christmas Markets in Germany, France, and Switzerland

Not sufficiently in the holiday spirit yet? Follow our intrepid writer through Europe's Christmas markets and feel the warm glow of yuletide cheer. Or at least get some good travel tips! Read more

Posted by Linda Cabasin on December 24, 2012 at 11:15:48 AM EST Tagged: Holidays, France, Germany, Switzerland, Markets, Shopping, Dining, Food and Wine