The Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy showcases the history and evolution of Ferrari as a brand and race car, as well as Enzo Ferrari, its founder. The museum was the second to last stop of my tour from Bologna, following the exhilarating experience of driving a Ferrari 488 Spider. Opened in February 1990, just a few hundred meters from the Ferrari factory and … [Read more...] about Visiting the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy
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Casa Azul: The Former Home and Studio of Frida Kahlo
One of the most popular things to do in Mexico City is the Museo Frida Kahlo, housed in Casa Azul, the artist's former home and studio. Fully satiated after a gourmet lunch at Pujol, I took a taxi straight from the restaurant to the museum, hoping to squeeze in a visit before closing time. A short line extended from the entrance, under a tarp, but it was moving … [Read more...] about Casa Azul: The Former Home and Studio of Frida Kahlo
Che Guevara’s House in Alta Gracia
[U]ntil my visit to Ernesto Che Guevara's house in Alta Gracia, my knowledge of Argentina's most popular Marxist revolutionary was limited to his depiction as a young adult in The Motorcycle Diaries. I watched the movie in 2011, in which we see Che leave his privileged home and life only to encounter the poverty and suffering in South America. In addition to providing … [Read more...] about Che Guevara’s House in Alta Gracia
Art in Paradise: A Thai Cultural Experience in Pattaya
[A]rt in Paradise is one of the latest Thai tourist attractions. Situated in the beachside town of Pattaya (a town known for its nightlife), about 1.5 hours from Bangkok, many fashionable Thais make the trip to Pattaya to catch a glimpse of this hyped museum. So one day, we decided to go check it out for ourselves and see just what Art in Paradise was all about. After … [Read more...] about Art in Paradise: A Thai Cultural Experience in Pattaya
The Salvador Dalí Museum in Figueres
[L]ocated in his home town of Figueres, the Salvador Dalí Museum hosts an immense collection of the artist's paintings, sculptures, and jewels. Everything from the building facade, to the layout of the interior courtyard, reflects the Spanish artist's perspective on the world. The day before the TBEX conference kicked off, I had the chance to visit along with a group of … [Read more...] about The Salvador Dalí Museum in Figueres
