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Category: Culture
Cultural Travel Adventure Articles by Calculated Traveller Magazine.
Of course, you can read about a culture, but why not experience it first hand? Cultural travel destinations are more than just a trip, they are a gateway to the world. When you travel to learn you can immerse yourself in the history, the art, the traditions and the culture of a people.
In this section you will find articles that explore global cultural adventures from historic to artistic, urban to rural — all shared here to inspire you in planning your next journey.
Join us in our cultural travel adventures around the world as we take guided tours through museums and galleries, gaze upon architectural marvels, and get introduced to local cultures and customs.
We share these adventures, and some tips along the way, to assist you in your travel planning.
Ready to experience some culture? Check out these articles for more information.
– 16 Travel Bloggers Share their Street Art Photos
– Visions and Dreams at The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg Florida
– Exploring the World – Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix Arizona
– My (Almost) Private Tour of the Vatican with Walks of Italy
Enjoy.
Exploring the World – Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix Arizona
The Musical Instrument Museum in North Phoenix, Arizona is the perfect place to escape the heat and lose yourself in culture, music & wonder.
Beijing, China: A Gentle Mix of Old and New
Beijing is one of those cities in the world that never stops to amaze anyone. New buildings pop up at an excitingly fast rate and are of the most incredible sizes. As a student of architecture, studying in this city was a once in a lifetime experience. The capital city of China, not only is… Continue reading Beijing, China: A Gentle Mix of Old and New
Osgoode Hall, Toronto, Ontario – Photo Essay
Osgoode Hall in downtown Toronto houses the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Divisional Court of the Superior Court of Justice and the Law Society of Upper Canada. Whew – that’s a mouthful but basically it is a national historic site within Canada and a gorgeous building both inside and out. Now you may be thinking… Continue reading Osgoode Hall, Toronto, Ontario – Photo Essay
Getting Muddy in Toronto – Muddy York Walking Tours that is…
Guest writer Suzanne learns more about Toronto’s history with Muddy York Walking Tours – offering 16 different walking tours throughout the week.
A Casual Stroll – The Architects’ Tour of Ottawa, Canada
I recently took a trip to Ottawa, Canada’s capital city and just a train ride from where I am in Toronto. If you’ve ever travelled anywhere with me, you’ll know that I like to plan everything around my must-see architectural sites. As the capital, you might assume that some of the most well-known buildings that… Continue reading A Casual Stroll – The Architects’ Tour of Ottawa, Canada
Historic Fort York – Brought to Life Before my Eyes
I’m a bad Torontonian. That’s right. You heard me say it. I’ve lived in Toronto my entire life and I’ve never once visited Historic Fort York. Sure, I studied the history of Fort York in high school, and of course, I knew where it was located; I’ve probably driven by it on the highway about… Continue reading Historic Fort York – Brought to Life Before my Eyes