Four-day, three-night journeys between Quito and Guayaquil, Ecuador, aboard the 54-passenger train Tren Crucero are available from Tren Ecuador (Sincholagua s/n and Av. Maldonado, Quito; phone 593 2 399 2100, ext. 1175).

Running from the coast up through the Andes, with views of tropical forests and volcanoes, the train ride varies from 50 to 86 miles each day, with passengers staying in hotels at night. The itinerary includes visits to villages, markets and ranches. On two of the...

In 2013, 23 cities worldwide each will hold a “White Night,” an all-night celebration of free art, music, theater and other festivities, such as fireworks. Paris’ Nuit Blanche, in 2002, was the first such event. Each city chooses an overall theme for the evening. Restaurants, museums and shops stay open late, and museum admissions often are free.

This year’s events began Jan. 28 in Bologna, Italy. Melbourne hosted Australia’s first White Night event on Feb. 23. The majority take place...

Until Sept. 6, 2013, “Picasso of Málaga. Earliest Works,” with 53 pieces painted by Pablo Ruiz Picasso during his youth, is being held at the Museo Picasso Málaga (Palacio de Buenavista San Agustin, 8, 29015 Málaga, Spain; phone [34] 902 44 33 77). 

Picasso was born in Málaga in 1881 and spent his childhood there. There is also a selection of his later work plus 35 works by other artists inspired by the city. Permanent collection, €6 ($8), and temporary exhibits, €4.50, or both, €9....