Napoleon Crossing the Alps, by David. One of the paintings to be displayed in the Louvre Abu Dhabi A provisional opening date of November, 2017 has been given for the Louvre Abu Dhabi, which will showcase loans from the Paris namesake and other French museums. The new museum will add major cultural weight to the emirate’s… Continue reading
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Rome – the eternal masterpiece
Rome is a masterpiece packed with wonders, from some of the world’s finest art to the most exquisite cappuccino. An eternal fan reports. Ace high The glory of Rome was spread below us on the eighth floor of the five-star Rome Cavalieri, a tranquil hilltop retreat just west of the Tiber. After planning our day… Continue reading →
Eastbourne – South Coast haven under the Downs
Ravilious & Co: The Pattern of Friendship, English Artist Designers 1922 – 1942. 27 MAY – 17 SEP, 2017, at the Towner Gallery, Eastbourne. The exhibition, based on fresh research, tells a previously-untold story. It coincides with the 75th anniversary of the death of the artist and designer Eric Ravilious (1903-1942). It explores the relationships and working collaborations between… Continue reading →
Swift new TGV Océane slashes train times to Bordeaux
The new TGV Océane Paris to Bordeaux services begin on 2nd July 2017. Trains will cover the 581km (361 miles) in an astonishing 2 hours and 4 minutes. (For comparison London to Newcastle is 283 miles, and the fastest train takes 2h 47m.) Journey times will be cut by up to 1 hour and 15 minutes. This is an update of… Continue reading →
On the trail of the Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland
Series 7 of the Game of Thrones will premiere on July 16th, 2017. And, once again, much of it has been filmed in Northern Ireland. The many locations in the province link to make a full and rewarding tourist trail, even if, like me, you have never seen a single episode. We were on a quest… Continue reading →
Borders Line benefits in Scotland’s great Scott country
There are definite signs of the economic benefits of the new Borders Railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank, as this Guardian article outlines. It’s true that the very scenic Scottish Borders has a built-in advatange, as a fine place to set up a business and to attract staff into, more so than other places where there are campaigns to… Continue reading →