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Entangled in bloodthirsty battles, princes, princesses, ghosts, and magic, the castles that can be found all over Europe seem to each have their own barely-believable fairy tales. If you’re planning a trip to the UK and want to see some of these enchanting buildings for yourself, I’ve compiled a list of[…]
Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet, is an important city for Tibetan history and tourism. This ancient city is 273 kilometers west of Lhasa and Mount Everest’s North Base Camp is located in Tingri County, Shigatse Prefecture at an altitude of 5200 meters. The city is located in the[…]
If you’re looking for places to add to your fairytale bucket list, then the Chateaus in Dordogne are a must add. Dordogne, named after the river Dordogne that runs through it, has to be one of the most beautiful and magical regions in France. It’s a real fairytale[…]
I’ve always wanted to explore the chateaus in France. Not only for their obvious beauty but because they are so well maintained and intact and look like they jumped from the pages of a storybook. They really do bring you back in time, to a time of true romance,[…]
Imagine staying in castle hotels when you travel. I don’t know how about you, but even knowing about the possibility to spend a night in a luxurious room which is located in amazing medieval castle seems to be a real dream come true. Like – who doesn’t want to feel[…]
Enter the Loire Valley and you’re stepping into the valley of the castles. And what fairytale castles they are! The Châteaus of the Loire Valley all have their own intriguing stories that give them little bit of extra magic. Here are some of the most magical castles in the valley. Four Châteaus[…]
We are standing in a room with sculptures of saints while our guide tells us about their place in Finnish history. I move away to take some photos of the group and put my eye on the viewfinder of my camera. What’s that? I see something dark in between[…]
Feature photo the stunning Vianden Castle, in Northern Luxembourg Castle-lovers, brace yourselves! I found the perfect destination for you. A place where you can find 16 castles in an area that is only 35 miles from east to west, and 51 from north to south. What am I talking about?[…]
There are thousands of castles in Europe, some of which are iconic buildings that have inspired fairytale stories in the past and popular culture in modern times. If you fancy yourself a Cinderella, prince charming, or if majestic castles are your thing and you would like to visit a real-life one, here[…]
It’s Creepy Time Haunted Castles in Ireland to Scare Your Pants Off I love Halloween for many, many, reasons. One of my favorite things to do around this time of year is research really haunted places. Since I love Ireland so much, and know there’s always a great story to[…]
We are always on the hunt for the most beautiful castles in the world and for awhile, we’ve been searching for the best castles in Croatia. Since we recently published the Game of Thrones film locations in Croatia, we thought you might light a small dose of their beautiful castles.[…]
Europe boasts such magical and varied landscapes, that many of its landmarks have provided inspiration for your favorite Disney films. Merida’s home in Brave? That’s based on Eilean Donan Castle in the Scottish highlands. Elsa’s icy abode in Frozen? Just look to Akershus Fortress for the similarities. With such influential beauty, it’s[…]
Once a silent witness to the glittering majesty of Scottish kings, Linlithgow Palace still draws you in like a magnet. But after everyone has gone home, whose ghost walks these dark corridors at night? The History of Linlithgow Palace Built around 1425 by James I and embellished by his[…]
There are few people in this world who couldn’t recognize the enchanting, magical, dream-like fortress known as Cinderella’s Castle at Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Disney World as we know it is tailor-made for adventurous and intrepid little dreamers. From princess makeovers to magical mirrors, it is the world’s[…]
Can you imagine walking in the footsteps of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII, visiting the castle they stayed in when they were still in love (no chopped off heads at this point)? Well, if you go to the Thornbury Castle Hotel, in South West England, you can do exactly that. It’s[…]
Most were built fit for a king. Many acted as fortresses to keep the royal party safe from enemy attackers. Others were designed and constructed just for the fun of it. Some haven’t survived the ravages of time and are little more than ruins while other castles stand as[…]
