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If you’re a fan of the fantasy and folklore genres, then exploring castles and historic places is probably right up your street. But what if you could explore castles, mermaids, and creepy places in one of the most sought-after destinations in the US? You might be surprised to find there[…]
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[…]
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,[…]
The world is full of myth, magic, and lore. Take it from me, I’ve spent my entire career looking for it. But, of all the places I’ve been to, of all the ruins, caves, woods and castles, there’s no place which quite compares to Ireland. I’ve spent the better part[…]
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[…]
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[…]
What is a Scottish castle without a ghost (or two)? Luckily for us, there seems to be at least one spooky inhabitant lurking within almost all the haunted castles in Scotland. It doesn’t seem to matter whether the place is well-maintained as a family home or falling into ruin…these single-minded[…]
We are very happy to present a special article from friends of the Fairytale Traveler, Cheryl and Lisa of What Boundaries travel blog. When we discovered they were on location at Bran Castle in Transylvania, we couldn’t help but invite them to share their great story with us! Cheryl and[…]
Most Romantic Castle Hotels in Germany Germany is home to some of the world’s most romantic castle hotels. Having lent its landscape of dark forests, rolling emerald hills, and sleepy valleys to the fairy tales we have grown with, you might be inclined to think of regions like Bavaria[…]
