The Cheongju Craft Biennale – the best show about craft objects you’ve never heard of. Read on for What / Where / When it is, and what you can expect to see there, in ArtNomads’ recap of the 2025 edition.
Category: Travel
Ten Non-Artsy things to do in Cheongju South Korea
if you’re visiting Cheongju, South Korea, there’s more to it than just the Biennale. Here’s a list of 10 worthwhile non-artsy things to do & spots to visit.
Exploring Basquiat’s “Signs” Exhibition in Seoul
ArtNomads visited the Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit in Seoul titled “Signs: Connecting Past and Future,” running until January 31, 2026. Initially skeptical due to its marketing, we found the exhibit expansive, showcasing 70 pieces and personal notebooks. While the integration of Korean artists was less successful, the exhibit is highly recommended for visitors.
Arario Museum: Seoul’s Hidden Gem for Contemporary Art Lovers
ArtNomads visited the Arario Museum in Seoul, a true “hidden gem” of contemporary art, and well worth your time. Read on for a preview and what to expect from this emotionally intense collection.
A Wild (life) Adventure in Malaysian Borneo: Kinabatangan River Cruise
Looking for a Wild (life) adventure? Does (visually) hunting the Borneo Big 5 sound exciting? We agree! Read on to learn from our experience in July of 2025.
Bardiya National Park – Stealth, Surprise and Excitement in the Jungle
We went tiger-spotting in Bardiya National Park, Nepal. Here’s how *our* adventure went, and what we suggest for yours to make it even better!
Himalayan Adventure – 12 Amazing Days on the Annapurna Circuit Trek
A Day by Day account of our 12 Day/11 Night Annapurna Circuit Trek. This long article is a day by day recount of our actual experience. Warts and all.
Chitwan National Park – Maximize your visit to Nepal’s most popular jungle!
In May 2025, we hit Chitwan National Park in Nepal to see Rhinos , Tigers and more on Safari. Learn from our experience to make yours awesome!
Sharjah Biennial 16 – An Art surprise in the desert
We attended the 2024 Sharjah Biennial; after 7 days and well over 1000 pictures, we can say the biennial was a welcome “surprise in the desert”!
Dubai, with its glitzy towers, gets all the press, but it’s Sharjah to the south that appears to have a solid focus on the arts, putting all that oil & gas revenue to good work.
1-54 Art Fair Marrakesh: What to Expect, Why go Now!
ArtNomads’ review of the 2025 edition of the 1-54 ArtFair in Marrakech Morocco. What to expect, and why you should plan to go.
ArtNomads in 2025: Art and Adventure Travel Highlights
ArtNomads’ worldwide Art & Adventure travel continues; here are highlights from our 2025 itinerary to date: Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Italy, UAE and more!
A month traveling in Madagascar – Dream vs. Reality
We spent 6 weeks in Madagascar in 2024. Here, we discuss the dream vs. reality/ies of traveling to this intriguing country.
Art Nomads’ 2024 itinerary: where we’ve been so far.
Updated June 22, 2025.
Edited to focus Art Nomads’ 2024 itinerary: where we’ve been, what we did, with links to specific destinations and activities.
Nungwi Zanzibar – what you need to know
Dreaming of Zanzibar? ArtNomads shares what you need to know about Nungwi, Zanzibar, a beach town on the northern coast.
The Venice Biennale: ArtNomads’ Practical Guide For First Timers
ArtNomads visited Italy for The Venice Biennale in May 2024; here are our practical suggestions and tips for first-time visitors.
Zurich Art Weekend – A Helpful Guide for First-Timers
ArtNomads check out Zurich Art Weekend 2024 and share when & where to go, and how to get the most out of your visit!
How To Spend A Delightful Photography-Focused Weekend In Turin, Italy
ArtNomads’ review of Turin/Torino as a photography destination, especially if timed to coincide with EXPOSED Foto festival and ThePhair photography artfair
Focus on ThePhair photography art fair in Turin: why it’s worth your time.
In May 2024, we traveled from Asti up to Turin (Torino) for ThePhair, a photography-only festival held annually since 2019. This is our review
Our Piemonte wine region adventure – one great glass after another!
ArtNomads check out Italy’s Piemonte region wines at the VinumAlba wine festival, April 2024.
Spring in Milan, Italy with art in full bloom
ArtNomads’ review of MiArt, MiaPhoto, and MEGA ArtFairs in Milan, Italy, 2024