We love stumbling upon unusual and quirky museums around the world. In these often small and focused sites, we deepen our knowledge of an area, its arts, history, and inhabitants. Here are some of our favorite ones outside the Americas.
With vaccination in progress providing a wee bit of light at the end of this pandemic tunnel, we're beginning to think about future travels. And neither the construction nor significant renovation of upscale lodgings has slowed down. Given that, we're launching a recurring feature providing a peek into new hotels and refreshed luxury accommodations that have caught our eyes.
Jack Taylor's Galway tours the city through the eyes of Irish crime writer Ken Bruen's bad-arsed, hard-drinking, occasionally unlawful private investigator.
Madeira is Portugal’s hidden gem--only 90 minutes by plane from Lisbon--and its off-the-beaten-path location from mainland Portugal, adds to its charm.
Distinctively earthy, aromatic, and oh-so-delicious, truffles are the prized and pricey gems of the Italian kitchen.
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