From a simple adobe to a magnificent palace, Wander travel experts have sought out interesting and classic examples of architecture Around the World or Across the Street™.
When visiting Malibu, California, take a break from the beach and the surf to explore nearby Getty Villa. The mansion, styled after a Classical Roman mansion, holds treasures from around the world. As a Classical Rome enthusiast, discovering that the Getty Villa was...
Florence beckons art lovers from around the world to embark on a captivating journey through its rich artistic heritage. With its cobbled streets, majestic architecture, and captivating art, Florence stands as a testament to the transformative power of the...
From its beautiful beaches to its impressive architecture, Spain's Basque Country offers something for everyone. Read on to explore this beautiful region. A dramatic photo captured my attention in the 1990s as I whipped through a pile of press releases clogging my...
Walking through the halls of a magnificent palace transports you to another time and place. Read on for some of the best palaces in Europe. Europe is home to some of the most magnificent palaces in the world, each with its own unique history, architecture, and charm....
Here is your guide to some essential experiences—from art to architecture—to soak up when exploring Melbourne, Australia. There is so much vibrancy and diversity in the Victorian capital city of Melbourne that it can be hard to know where to start exploring. The food...
A Palm Springs insider unlocks the history of the town's mid-century modernism roots, and what's happening today. Here are our favorite discoveries about Palm Springs Modernism Architecture. Little did I know the term Modernism would be so much a part of my life when...
You can discover magnificent examples of Victorian architecture on a Northern California road trip. Each tells a unique story of California's boom and bust in the 1800s. A Northern California road trip will take you through redwood forests, cattle ranches, dairies,...
Arcosanti is a little mystifying, sitting just off Interstate 17 an hour north of Phoenix. Rumor has it this unusual futuristic community in the desert inspired George Lucas to create the planet Tatooine in Star Wars. What began as a sustainable urban experiment...
As I headed across the desert and crossed the California border at the deep blue Colorado River, I looked forward to seeing what was new with Palm Springs' Uptown Design District. It had been years since I had been there, and even back then, it was a destination for...
I love New York City and I'm a bit heartbroken by the tragedy right now in the city. But in the spirit of the Big Apple, there are great NYC museums offering online virtual tours. This is a great way to spend some "shelter-in-place" time and to supplement what the...