The Journal
Every dispatch, in one place. Filter by continent or by whichever crew made the trip.
Europe
A feminist pioneer, a slum's forgotten piper, a beloved king, and a wartime ally — four Oslo statues, four histories worth stopping for.
- Jul 2026
- 2 min read
Africa
We spotted a gate at the entrance to a gallery that, literally, was a work of art itself.
- May 2026
- 1 min read
Africa
A nice university with an intriguing and fabulous piece of art.
- May 2026
- 1 min read
Africa
Public art is pretty meaningful on the V&A Waterfront. This was my first "micro museum" art.
- May 2026
- 1 min read
Africa
An interesting piece of public art on the Sea Point Promenade has some powerful significance.
- May 2026
- 1 min read
Africa
The recognition of Influential Historical Figures of South Africa covers three centuries, I'm sure there's more.
- May 2026
- 1 min read
Asia
One statue honors a military man who was also a businessman and politician, and another statue honors an important author.
- Apr 2024
- 1 min read
Asia
A Japanese statesman and naval engineer during the 1800’s who helped the country through some hard times politically has a statue.
- Apr 2024
- 1 min read
Asia
The drive to the port was mostly through tunnels in Tokyo, but we did see some sights in Yokohama.
- Apr 2024
- 1 min read
North America
What do Paul Bunyon, Edmund Muskie, and a fake campfire have in common?
- Oct 2008
- 2 min read