Street art stairs in Valparaíso, Chile.

Street Art in Valparaíso: A Historical Journey

The unexpected story behind the vibrant street art of Valparaiso, Chile. Explore the culture and history fueling this colorful urban landscape. The Piano Stairs of Cerro Concepcíon Several cities have high concentrations of street art. However, probably only in Valparaíso can you trample all over…
The Vasarely Museum in Budapest, Hungary.

Why the Vasarely Museum is Budapest’s best art museum

The Vasarely Museum, located in the overlooked suburb of Obuda, showcases over 400 works by Op Art pioneer Victor Vasarely. Unlike other Budapest art destinations, it offers a unique perspective on art through geometric patterns and colors. Tickets cost 2,400 forints, free with the Budapest Card.
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

How to get into the Van Gogh Museum when tickets are sold out

Van Gogh Museum tours — which include admission tickets — have availability when normal entry tickets have sold out. This guide, updated in January 2026, shows you how to get inside Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum when there are no tickets left. Visiting Amsterdam’s Van Gogh…
The Moser Glass Factory in Karlovy Vary, Czechia.

Moser glass factory tour, Karlovy Vary | Review

On a tour of the Moser glass factory in Karlovy Vary, it’s possible to find a love for the Czech art of glass. How expensive is Moser glass art? Entering the shop, there really is a temptation to buy. Even for someone not overly inclined…
Inside the ARTE Museum Las Vegas.

ARTE Museum Las Vegas review

The ARTE Museum Las Vegas makes for great photos amid the tech-driven visual wonders. Whether the ticket price is worth it is debatable, however. A museum for the Instagram generation Most art museums follow a certain formula. Paintings are displayed reverently on walls for visitors…
Michelangelo's frescoes from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.

Why I hated the Sistine Chapel

Despite its reputation as a must-see in Rome, I found the Sistine Chapel disappointing due to the crowds, strict rules, and rushed experience. This article was updated and expanded in January 2026. The Conclave Fantasy If I was a cardinal, I would drag the Conclave…