History of Art in Mexico City

Manuel Tolza was a very important sculptor and architect who came from Valencia, Spain in the 18th century. He founded the "The Real Academy of San Carlos" in Mexico (New Spain) which later became...

Guadalajara, the city of roses

Guadalajara is an amalgamation of cultures and people, a city with Spanish architecture, Mexican traditions and even an Arab name. Today consider one of the most beautiful places in Mexico sadly...

Japan's manhole covers

I know that talking about manhole covers is not an issue that seems too interesting and that, at first glance, too much of itself. But that's because here our sewer covers are a simple metallic...

Magical! Exploring the Underwater Sculpture Park of Grenada

We recently spent three months in Grenada, and one of our very favorite experiences there was the Underwater Sculpture Park in St. George's. The incredible sculptures, created by British artist...

Norman Rockwell Museum in Massachusetts' Berkshire Mtns.

Nestled out of site within Massachusetts' Berkshire Mountains is the stunning museum dedicated to the life of America's most well-known illustrator: Norman Rockwell. It's worth the diversion...

Florence: experience the art

Cradle of the Renaissance, romantic, enchanting and utterly irresistible. In the first place, few cities are so compact size or so packed with extraordinary art and architecture at every turn...