5 Things To Do In Plovdiv

Philippopolis Ancient Theatre

Plovdiv is charming from the get go and given the range of things to see here, it is no wonder it was Europe’s Capital of Culture 2019. On our list of ‘must see’ items are 5 things that no trip to Plovdiv is complete without.… Read the rest

Etar Ethnographic Outdoor Museum

Etar Ethnographic Outdoor Museum

As we arrive at Etar Ethnographic Outdoor Museum, it seems like just a few old huts along a small, albeit picturesque stream. However, as we enter this busy little slice of history, it is clear that it is much more than it seems.… Read the rest

Highlights From The Wallace Collection: The East Gallery II

Fruit and Flowers, Jan van Huysum

Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.

Still, today I am in London and, after a long, long time, have returned to my favorite museum.… Read the rest

Highlights From The Wallace Collection: The Back Stateroom

Flowers on a Fountain with a Peacock, c.1700 – 1710, Jan Weenix (1642 – 1719)

Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.… Read the rest

Highlights From The Wallace Collection: The Dining Room

Mademoiselle de Chateau-Renaud, 1755, by Jean-Marc Nattier (1685 – 1766)

Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.

Still, today I am in London and, after a long, long time, have returned to my favorite museum.… Read the rest

Highlights From The Wallace Collection: Oriental Armoury

Khula Khud, 19th century helmet, Persia, steel, iron, gold, brass, textile

Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.

Still, today I am in London and, after a long, long time, have returned to my favorite museum.… Read the rest

Highlights From The Wallace Collection: European Armoury I

Display of Medieval and Renaissance swords

Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.

Still, today I am in London and, after too long, I finally return to my favorite museum.… Read the rest

Highlights From The Wallace Collection: European Armoury II

Field Armour of Otto Heinrich, Count Palatine of the Rhine (1502 – 59), steel, gold, leather and paint c1530-40

Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, including the European Armoury II, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.… Read the rest

Highlights From The Wallace Collection: European Armoury III

Cannon barrel, Giovanni Mazzarioli, Italian, Venice, 1688

Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, including the European Armoury III, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.… Read the rest

Highlights From The Wallace Collection: The Smoking Room

Pair of Incense Burners, China, late 18th Century, sheet copper, cloisonné enamel and gilt copper

Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.… Read the rest