ArtNomads’ worldwide Art & Adventure travel continues; here are highlights from our 2025 itinerary to date: Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Italy, UAE and more!
Your Insider Guide to Miami Art Week 2025: The OTHER Fairs You Can’t Miss
Seeing EVERYTHING during Miami Art Week / Art Basel Miami is impossible, but here is a list of worthwhile satellite fairs and presentations: What to expect and where to find them.
No Vacancy Miami Beach 2025: Art Takes Over the Hotels—Again
Yet another major attraction to hit in Miami when you’re in town for Art Basel / Miami Art Week: “No Vacancy” turns some of Miami’s iconic hotels into an art walk all its own. Here’s what;s on for 2025, with a map to help get around!
Cheongju Craft Biennale
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.
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.
Adventure Travel in Malaysia – Hiking the Mempening Trail
Mt. Kinabalu Park in Malaysia; here’s our jungle hike experience on Mempening Trail and advice to max your enjoyment!
Museum of Contemporary Art / MOCA Bangkok : Good, Not Amazing
Our review of the Museum of Contemporary Art / MOCA Bangkok. We spent 4 hours; what we saw, what you can expect, and whether it’s worth your time.
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.
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.
Art Basel – Switzerland: What and How to maximize your art experience
Art Basel showcases the best in contemporary and modern art from artists and galleries worldwide. If you’ve never been, you’ll find the following both helpful and inspirational.
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.