Were you among the millions who traveled to Washington, DC, to celebrate Barack Obama‘s inauguration? Did you venture to Chicago for election night? Travel around a swing state knocking on doors and attending rallies? And perhaps you snapped a few photos during these historic moments? If you’re seeking a wider audience for your Obama—themed photography […]

On a warm-ish sunny day in Barcelona, the best way to appreciate Antoni Gaudi‘s work is definitely to head to Parc Guell. But if the weather isn’t cooperating for a stroll around acres of Gaudi structures and mosaics, you might want to consider visiting Casa Batllo instead. Located on the Passeig de Gracia (which has […]

(photo by Christian R. Holland/Flickr) On Sunday, I went to the Shepard Fairey exhibit at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art. Even if you're not familiar with Fairey's name, you have probably seen his work. He's the one who created the iconic Obama poster, which has now been acquired by the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. While […]

Can you guess where this majestic house is located? Nope, it’s not Morocco, although there are Moorish influences in the architecture. And it’s not a Venetian palace, either, although the original owners intended it to look just like one. It’s the Ca d’Zan Mansion and it’s in Sarasota, FL. John Ringling and his wife Mable […]

(photos by Brian McTernan) Just your typical itinerary: London, Paris… and Marrakech? Melissa Fernandez visited the bustling Moroccan city for four days at the end of her European vacation last month. She stayed at Le Meridien N’Fis, whose large property — with a huge pool and pretty gardens — serves as an oasis from the […]

Miami may be Florida’s first city of art, hosting the famous show Art Basel Miami Beach. But Sarasota isn’t far behind. Not only is there the Ringling Museum of Art, which I’m going to visit soon, but there is top-rate outdoor art thanks to the Sarasota Season of Sculpture. Right now, “Unconditional Surrender” by J. […]

I was at the coat check at the Whitney Museum of American Art in NYC, deep in thought about the Alexander Calder: exhibit I had just seen. I was thinking about how Calder truly exercised his imagination, creating wire sculptures of animals, faces and figures like no one had ever seen before. Not to mention his mobiles […]

(photo by Roryrory) You’ll find many of the world’s major museums in London like the stately British Museum, the two Tates — the Britain and the Modern — and the vast V&A. You’ll also find small wonders off the typical tourist track that are equally impressive and enjoyable. The decorative gem Sir John Soane's Museum […]

(photos by Neil Roach) The astonishing diversity of sights to see in Peru — Incan ruins, Spanish colonial cities, coastal desert, snow-capped mountains, the Amazonian rain forest and more — makes it a perfect destination for those who seek an action-packed vacation. Amanda Lobell and Neil Roach, who just returned from an incredible two-week trip […]

(photo by Joanne Wei) When looking for Roman ruins, you might not put Africa first on your list. But Tunisia is home to Carthage, an important site for ancient Roman baths, theaters and temples (or at least what's left of them). Joanne Wei, who visited Tunisia last month on a cruise around the Mediterranean, shares […]