“A commissioned piece of graffiti on your home can actually raise the value of your home in Buenos Aires,” she says in a factual manner. As my brain catches up with my ears, I interrupt our guide and say, “What, can you repeat that last part about increasing the value of your home?”
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March 25th, 2013 - 1:00 pm § in Destinations
The World’s Best Neighborhoods for Spotting Street Art
Stumbling upon vibrant street art may seem like you’re digging for a needle in a haystack but it’s actually easier than you think, especially if you know where to look. Many cities where street art culture flourishes have one or two neighborhoods where street artists tend to leave their mark.[...]
December 29th, 2012 - 9:00 am § in Destinations
Sioux Falls, South Dakota: Art and Innovation by Neala Schwartzberg
It's almost impossible to hurry down Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls, especially between 9th and 10th Street where 19 separate pieces of sculptural art line the sidewalks. Over the five block range between 8th and 13th street, pedestrians c...[...]
December 21st, 2012 - 11:27 am § in Destinations
The Bronze Horseman – St. Petersburg’s Most Symbolic Monument
The Bronze Horseman monument is considered to be one of the chief symbols of St. Petersburg. The monument captures the attention and imagination of famous Russian writers and ar[...]
October 12th, 2012 - 1:00 am § in Destinations
Discover the fairytale-like UNESCO town of Cesky Krumlov
Visit Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic and go baroque with a complete historic theatre, genuine castle, stunning views, and gardens. Then, enjoy festivals and galleries, all set on a lake and a river. And toss in some good dining in the heritage a...[...]
October 8th, 2012 - 5:57 pm § in Destinations, France travel blogs
Retracing Van Gogh in Arles, France
Located in the south of France, Arles is the classic French town everyone has dreamed of, including Van Gogh. When Van Gogh arrived in Arles in 1888, it was at yet another low point in his life. He was drinking too much, smoking too much and wanted to get away from Tags: Arles, Art, Art & Museums, Europe, provence, Things to do, Travel Advice & Inspiration No Comments
The Radar: Eclectic Eastern Market, Challenging Communication, Winterthur’s Bag Balloons
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups. Photograph by Travel Aficionado, Flickr. [...]
Happy Mistakes in the Mission
My friend told me about a monster drawing rally that was going down at the Verdi Club in San Francisco’s Mission District while I was in town, and I couldn’t believe my good luck. Artists competing to draw the most fantastical monsters? I have a friend who specializes in monster art, so I al[...]
June 16th, 2012 - 4:49 pm § in Destinations
5 reasons to visit Staithes
Idyllically situated on the North East coast of England and only a stone’s throw from its big brother Whitby, whose fame lies in fish and chips, Count Dracula, and our love of the British seaside, nestles the village of Staithes. Staithes, a tiny fishing community, at one time boasted 80 full[...]
June 11th, 2012 - 11:08 am § in Destinations, Journals
A Really Bad Attempt at Explaining Donald Judd
If you haven’t heard of Donald Judd, don’t feel bad. I didn’t know who he was, either. That table your laptop is resting on while you read this, the one you bought from that ubiquitous Swedish do-it-yourself store, the one that’s easy to put together because of its clean lines, [...]