A review of Raphael at the National Gallery. A blockbuster exhibition highlighting the range of this Renaissance master. Raphael What did I know of Raphael before seeing this exhibition at the National Gallery? Reasonably little. I knew him as a real Renaissance man, had seen his frescoes in the Vatican. I had an idea that […]
A review of Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera], a collaboration between Harry Hill and Steve Brown on now at London’s Park Theatre. Tony! I was intrigued enough to buy tickets when I saw the Park Theatre were putting on a rock opera all about Tony Blair, but I still wasn’t quite sure what to […]
A review of Anti-Gone, a new adaptation of the original Greek story performed by Russian-speaking theatre company Xameleon as an anti-Putin retelling. Anti-Gone I was intrigued to see Anti-Gone, performed by theatre company Xameleon. Based in London, Xameleon works with artists from countries formerly behind the Iron Curtain, and is thus primarily Russian-speaking. In a […]
In this final post from the Salterton Arts Review’s Peruvian excursion, we take a look at tourism in the Peruvian Amazon. Does the Tambopata Eco Lodge strike the right balance between authentic visitor experiences and sustainability? Heading to the Amazon! After visiting Lima and Cusco, checking out the Sacred Valley and walking the Inca Trail […]
In this second post on my recent Inca Trail experience, I take you through a day by day look at this famous hike, from KM 82 all the way to wonderful Machu Picchu (and Aguas Calientes and back to Cusco once more). Part I is here for those who want to know more about the […]
In Part I of this series on my Inca Trail experience, I will discuss the history of Peru’s most popular hike, and provide some practical information for would-be Inca Trail-ers. Part II will look at the day by day experience of walking the Inca Trail, culminating in the archaeological wonder of Machu Picchu. The Inca […]
As I made my way through Peru’s Sacred Valley, my thoughts were on the different ways in which heritage and tradition is lived and managed in this fascinating region. The Sacred Valley: A Definition Firstly, please let me say that this post is mostly the musings of a historian and museologist on Peruvian heritage and […]
A review of a visit to Cusco’s Qorikancha in May 2022. One of the most unique sights in Cusco, the Qorikancha illustrates the story of the conquest of the Inca Empire more powerfully than any history book. What Is The Qorikancha? Thank you for asking! It’s one of the most unique places to visit in […]
A review of a visit to the Museo Inka in Cusco. This immense museum collection covers a lot more than just the Incas. And does it very unassumingly! The Museo Inka This is our second museum visit in Cusco, after the Museo Machu Picchu Casa Concha. The Museo Inka is a much bigger affair; in […]
A review of a visit to the Museo Casa Concha in Cusco, Peru, also known as the Museo Machu Picchu. This is the best opportunity to see artefacts from Machu Picchu before or after a visit to the site itself. But it’s the untold or carefully positioned stories that are the most intriguing. Museo Machu […]
