Category Archives: art

MORI Digital Art Museum

Posted on May 17, 2019 by jewelsworldtravels

The “borderless” digital art museum in Tokyo is fantastic! I had seen pictures, but didn’t know what to expect, and like many other places I’ve been- the pictures serve as a nice part of the memory of the experience, but … Continue reading →

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Daily Post: Praise

Posted on August 5, 2016 by jewelsworldtravels

I am not an art critic, and would not make a very good one; but I have opinions. I have no praise for this: I don’t understand it. I find it disturbing. But lots of praise for this: and this: … Continue reading →

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20 Year Love Affair with Paris

Posted on March 11, 2016 by jewelsworldtravels

My “love affair” with Paris began 20 years ago. It was a spontaneous decision to visit a place I’ve never been, and on my own traveling to Europe for the first time ever. My previous trip to Europe had been … Continue reading →

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My 2015 Travel Review

Posted on January 4, 2016 by jewelsworldtravels

My first trip in 2015 was to London and Paris in February. I love both cities and didn’t want to decide so I spent time in both places. I started in London. I am a bit of a theatre snob, … Continue reading →

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Vienna, Austria 

Posted on September 29, 2015 by jewelsworldtravels

Tuesday, September 29th was our day in Vienna. This is my 31st new country. I am really enjoying my Viking river cruise. It has been such a great experience and they are the reason I can visit so many countries … Continue reading →

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Review: Foundation Louis Vuitton

Posted on March 10, 2015 by jewelsworldtravels

Go for the building, not for the art. Foundation Louis Vuitton is the latest architectural creation of Frank Gehry.    He also designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilboa, Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Floors and Ceilings of the Hermitage

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jewelsworldtravels

Disclosure: I think these are all from the Hermitage/Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, but it is possible some could be from other palaces.  Sadly, these recently discovered photos do not appear to be in the order they were originally taken. … Continue reading →

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Monet and Water Lilies

Posted on November 10, 2014 by jewelsworldtravels

My favorite art museum in Paris is not the Louvre. Everyone should visit the Louvre, but please don’t overlook the other wonderful art in Paris. I love the Musée de l’Orangerie. It is where I can really immerse myself in … Continue reading →

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Does picture taking enhance travel?

Posted on November 13, 2013 by jewelsworldtravels

I read an article recently on The Huffington Post called “15 Ways the iPhone has Sucked The Fun Out Of Traveling.” It was an easy read, but I didn’t really think about the content of the article until last night. … Continue reading →

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The Winter Palace and the Hermitage

Posted on July 5, 2013 by jewelsworldtravels

I have long wanted to visit the Hermitage. There was a recent article about the World Most Beautiful Museums, and this was the only one that I knew I hadn’t visited. Some interesting information from “1000 Places to See Before … Continue reading →

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