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As anyone who has travelled will know, half the pleasure is in the anticipation – dreaming, planning and learning about the destination. As well as touring, Limelight Arts Travel offers online lectures, podcasts, blog articles and videos exploring history, art and culture around the world. Our online lecture programs let you experience the world of Limelight Arts Travel without leaving your lounge room. Our podcasts, blogs and short videos explore the destinations and topics that our tour leaders know and love. They are a great way to get to know our expert tour leaders and find out what we’re all about.
RECENT ARTICLES
Istanbul, Ravenna & Venice
In this photo-essay, Dr Kathleen Olive reflects on our recent residential-style tour in Istanbul and Venice, with time in Ravenna to appreciate the glittering legacy of Byzantine art and architecture.
Cambridge Sculpture Trails
Cambridge is a town renowned around the world for its academic achievements - but it also boasts a sizeable collection of modern and contemporary sculptures, many of which are located in its easily accessible public spaces? Shamistha de Soysa explains.
FLORENCE’S MASTERY OF PIETRA DURA
Learn more about the fascinating pietra dura, or inlaid stone mosaic, an artform that flourished in early modern Florence and beyond thanks to the outstanding work of highly-skilled artisans and designers.
DESTINATION GUIDES
DESTINATION GUIDE: fukuoka
A gateway for millennia to mainland Asia, Fukuoka in Kyushu welcomes visitors with historic temples and shrines, significant collections of art – and one of Japan’s most vibrant local food cultures.
Destination Guide: SOUTH KOREA
Ancient dynasties, a renowned food culture, and a modern economic boom paralleled by global leadership in contemporary arts, architecture and film. Discover South Korea, a compelling destination.
DESTINATION GUIDE:
L’Aquila
L’Aquila, an imperial phoenix and cultural capital of medieval art and architecture, is rising again. In this destination guide, we look at the history of this mountain town and its contemporary revival after the devastating 2009 earthquake.
A Closer Look
A podcast exploring visual art & architecture with an expert
Music Matters
Interviews & articles on performing arts around the world
TALKING TRAVEL
Researching & planning cultural travel & sustainability