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The Sacred Mayan Journey: A Photo Journal of the Yucatan’s Most Cultured Event
I had been to Mexico before. A paradise of white sandy beaches rolled by warm tides that bask in perfect...
Exploring Viking Kings and Norse Gods at Avaldsnes in Haugesund, Norway
It was another early morning for us. We were going to take the five-minute walk from our Radisson Blue...
Stavanger Iron Age Farm and Three Swords Viking Monument
This is journal entry 4, our third day in Norway in which we enjoyed a trip on the Southern...
Destination Norway Day 2 Journal: The Viking Ship Museum Oslo, Norway
This is journal entry 2, our first day in Norway when we explored the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. ...
A Magical Night of Finnish Myths in Finland
In Finland, I discovered blue hour. That time between sunset and darkness, when the sky changes colour; from burning...
Urkupina Festival in Bolivia Gives Blessings from Miniatures
Every third week of August, Bolivians flock to the Virgin of Urkupina festival in Quillacollo. Here they buy miniature...
The Ultimate California Road Trip – Our Historic Wild West Adventure Begins
There’s gold in them thar hills. I still can’t believe it. A professional travel writer at thirty-four years of...
In the Footsteps of King Henry VIII at Thornbury Castle Hotel
Can you imagine walking in the footsteps of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII, visiting the castle they stayed in...
5 Haunted Castles in Europe That Will Scare Your Pants Off
You know we have a thing for castles, and while we love fairies and princesses, we have a much...
Explore Dublin’s Dark Side, the Mummies of St. Michan’s Church
It was my first night back to Dublin since the St. Patrick’s Day Festival. This time I was coming...
Step Inside Bran Castle…And Meet Count Dracula!
We are very happy to present a special article from friends of the Fairytale Traveler, Cheryl and Lisa of...
Castle Coeffin Ruins, a Legend of Love and Loss, Isle of Lismore
As you stand within the crumbling walls of Castle Coeffin on the Isle of Lismore and gaze across to...
Groveland Hotel Reviews, at Yosemite National Park, CA
If Yosemite is your destination, and it should be on your list if you’re exploring America’s wild west, then...
Historic Cary House Hotel Reviews in Wild West Placerville, CA
Welcome to our Hotel Reviews! We stay in some pretty interesting places all over the world and we love...
Pride and Prešeren, A Poet’s Revenge Exploring Ljubljana’s Myths
“Most national anthems are about kings and queens, or wars,” says Barbara, our local Ljubljana tour guide for the...