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Kat Kirby: Meet Your Art Vacation Teacher
An interview and short bio of our ArtWalk teaching artist Kat Kirby.
Travel Between Nice Airport and Central Nice on Tram 2
The best way to get between Nice Cote d’Azur airport and central Nice, France is Tram 2. We’ll explain what, why, and how.
Meet the Teacher: Koosje Koene
An interview with our ArtWalk teacher Koosje Koene about her approach and teaching style
Coronavirus FAQ
Essential coronavirus FAQ for 2020 tour participants regarding travel updates and policies. Revised regularly as new information becomes available.
The Blue Walk awarded Best Walking Tour Company in Italy 2020
We are proud to announce The Blue Walk has been awarded Best Walking Tour Company in Italy for 2020.
Getting to Milan, Italy
Our Blue Walk and ArtWalk vacations begin in Milan, Italy. You will find this the most convenient city to fly into and out of for these programs. The Milan hotels we use for our small group walking tours and art workshop vacations are always conveniently...
Getting to Parma, Italy
Getting to Parma, Italy is easy. Use an airport shuttle from Milan or Bologna, Italy airports to the main train station. Then travel by rail to Parma.
Artists Network Interview about ArtWalk Workshop Vacations at SketchKon 2018
See Artists Network interview about ArtWalk workshop vacations with The Blue Walk’s Jeannette Candau and teaching artist Jane LaFazio at SketchKon 2018.
Art Walk at SketchKon 2018
The Blue Walk attended SketchKon 2018 to share our Art Walk workshop vacations. We caught up with friends and were interviewed by Artists Network.
2018 Year In Review European walking vacations
It was a busy 2018 for us at The Blue Walk and we enjoyed every minute! Click here to discover The Blue Walk travel and tours.
Introducing Teaching Artist Pam Garrison
April in Paris... Dramatic architecture, sprawling parks, eclectic shops, old friends and new. Sometimes a travel experience is so vivid, sketch and color can’t capture it all. Enter Pam Garrison, and The Blue Walk's Art Walk Paris, France Art Journal Workshop. This...
REVIEW: My First Blue Walk Tour – Italy – Cinque Terre – Lake Como
Would I do this again? Absolutely! In a heart beat. My husband and I are looking at their schedule for Greece next year. Maybe we’ll see you on our next Blue Walk tour!
Best Carry On Backpack Suitcase: Red Oxx Tres Hombres & Lil Hombres – The Blue Walk Tour
Backpack suitcases are very popular these days and Red Oxx makes some of the best out there.
Walking Barcelona and Costa Brava
We recently took our first trip to Spain's Barcelona and Costa Brava. Barcelona, known for it's great food and arts scene, beautiful weather, and welcoming culture, this walk-able city seemed ready for Blue Walk exploration. We absolutely loved it. Our friends have...
Recommend Magazine Features The Blue Walk’s Art Walk for Solo Travelers
Recommend Magazine Features The Blue Walk’s Art Walk Programs for Solo Travelers. Our unique vacations through France, Italy, Greece, Spain, and England blend artist/teacher travel courses with leisurely European walking vacations.