Context Travel Blog
Jennifer Huxta, a photographer who leads some of our photographic workshops and learning experiences in Paris, has just returned from a three-month visit to East Africa where she taught photography at the River Blue Vocational Training Center in Northern Uganda. River Blue, Jennifer relates, is an arts empowerment organization serving young adults who were displaced by the current conflict in the country.
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February 4th, 2010 under Context Travel, Docent Profiles, Paris.
Paris is truly one of the most romantic cities in the world and a perfect destination for Valentine’s day. You don’t have to go to too much fuss to have a romantic getaway to Paris. Simply strolling down its narrow winding streets enjoying a chocolat chaud at a cozy cafe evoke romance. But if you are looking for some Parisian tips here are some ideas for an extra special weekend escape.
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February 3rd, 2010 under Accommodation, City Life, Context Travel, Food and Wine, Paris, Special Events.
London may not be the cheapest city to live in, especially in the areas around Chelsea and Kensington, but there are still plenty of places you can enjoy without breaking the bank. Read more »
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February 2nd, 2010 under Art, Budget Conscious Travel, City Life, Context Travel, Culture, Food and Wine, London, Museums and Monuments.
I am normally not a big fan of cruises and of big places with lots of people. but last week’s experience may have changed my mind.
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February 1st, 2010 under City Life, Food and Wine, Paris, Transportation.
If you’re coming to Paris, taking a walk on the Rue Mouffetard is a must. Unlike the Grands Boulevards and the small streets of St. Michel, Rue Mouffetard is authentically Parisian with a very Parisian crowd. Historically, the ‘Rue’ connected Ivry to the Roman Arena, L’Arène de Lutece (close to Place Monge) and dates back to the first century. Rue Mouffetard has always served as a petit chemin (little passage way) for those traveling from the bottom of the fifth to the edge of the sixth.
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January 25th, 2010 under Budget Conscious Travel, City Life, Context Travel, Culture, History, Paris, Shopping.
Every trip means new discoveries, and new favorite restaurants and hotels.
In London, a lifetime would not be enough to keep up with all the new eateries, cafes and boutique hotels constantly popping up.
During my last trip I spent a lot of time between South Kensington, Knightsbridge and Chelsea. Three beautiful neighborhoods definitely worth exploring. Read more »
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January 25th, 2010 under Accommodation, Culture, London.
One of the highlights of my trips home to Brooklyn, New York, is my mandatory visit to Tanoreen Restaurant, ranking just under visits with family and friends. This casual restaurant/take out/caterer has been an integral part of Bay Ridge’s dining scene for more than a decade and routinely is lavished with awards and praise by Zagat’s, New York Magazine and the New York Times. Though not particularly atmospheric, the amazing Middle Eastern food is the true star and is decidedly deserving of a trek from any corner of the five boroughs. Read more »
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January 15th, 2010 under Context Travel, Food and Wine, New York.
I always enjoy chatting with our docents. They always manage to highlight a different aspect of the city we work in.
Whether the Drawing cabinet of the British Museum or the hidden culinary spots in central London, there is always a lot to learn. Recently I sat down with Michael Mulryan. Michael, PhD in Ancient History, specializes in late antique Rome but is interested in ancient and medieval urbanism in general, and the transition between the two. Read more »
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January 11th, 2010 under Archaeology, City Life, Context Travel, Culture, Docent Essays, History, London.
The Context Foundation for Sustainable Travel, Context Florence and the Le Arti Orafe School of Florence are very proud to announce the recipient of the 2nd annual artisan apprenticeship and etching scholarship, a program that allows burgeoning young artisans to learn the art of etching and to participate in an apprenticeship at a local artisan workshop. This year’s winner is Elia Rizzo (pictured above), a native Florentine, who impressed the entire jury with his dedication and passion for his craft. Read more »
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January 8th, 2010 under Context Foundation, Context Travel, Florence.
One of the highlights of the yearly contemporary art calendar in Naples are the temporary exhibitions in Piazza del Popolo, the geographic and cultural heart of the city. Past artists who have left their mark on the elegant piazza include Sol Lewitt, Jenny Holzer and Michelangelo Pistoletto. This year the baton has been handed to Nicolai Carsten, an German artist whose luminescent hot air balloons echo motifs in Campanian topography, complete with a sound installation that mimic the sound of the telluric waves of Mt. Vesuvius. Read more »
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January 8th, 2010 under Art, Budget Conscious Travel, Context Travel, Culture, Naples, Special Events.
