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As anyone who has travelled will know, half the pleasure is in the anticipation – dreaming, planning and learning about the destination. As well as touring, Limelight Arts Travel offers online lectures, podcasts, blog articles and videos exploring history, art and culture around the world. Our online lecture programs let you experience the world of Limelight Arts Travel without leaving your lounge room. Our podcasts, blogs and short videos explore the destinations and topics that our tour leaders know and love. They are a great way to get to know our expert tour leaders and find out what we’re all about.
RECENT ARTICLES
IN CORSICA: MUSÉE FESCH, AJACCIO
Ajaccio, the administrative capital of Corsica, is a lovely place to visit. Its small museums are interesting and its daily market of fruit, vegetables and local products is held in a sunny square directly alongside the harbour. And as Dr Kathleen writes, it’s also home to the largest collection of Italian paintings in all of France.
IN KYUSHU WITH THE HIDDEN CHRISTIANS
Despite suppression, Christianity was nurtured in Japan from the seventeenth century. ‘Hidden Christians’, whose ancestors had been converted by Jesuit missionaries centuries before, were mostly located in the south on Kyushu island, and their fascinating practices were recently recognised with UNESCO status. Dr Kathleen Olive visited Japan to learn more.
A TUSCAN CHRISTMAS FEAST, WITH FREYA MIDDLETON
What will be on the table in Tuscany on Christmas day? In this article, longtime Florence resident and expert art and culture guide, Freya Middleton, explores the delights and delicacies of a Tuscan Christmas feast. From panettone to pandoro and even pig’s trotters, whet your appetite for the festive season!
DESTINATION GUIDES
DESTINATION GUIDE: fukuoka
A gateway for millennia to mainland Asia, Fukuoka in Kyushu welcomes visitors with historic temples and shrines, significant collections of art – and one of Japan’s most vibrant local food cultures.
Destination Guide: SOUTH KOREA
Ancient dynasties of royal elegance, a renowned food culture, and a modern economic boom paralleled by global leadership in contemporary arts, architecture and film. Discover South Korea, a compelling destination.
DESTINATION GUIDE:
GENOA
Genova, la superba – Genoa, the proud! There’s more to this city, refreshingly far from the tourist track, than pesto, pirates and stunning scenery. Our new destination guide sets out more.
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