10 Fun Things to Do in Prague, Czech Republic
If you’re looking for a list of fun things to do in Prague, look no further. Prague offers a huge range of fun sites, attractions and events to please everyone Continue Reading →
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Eilean Donan Castle – Home to Kings, Clans and Colonels
Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland has been a popular filming location for decades. Some of you may recognize it from films such as Rob Roy, Entrapment, or The World Is Continue Reading →
7 Cool Historic Sites in Stirling, Scotland for History Buffs
If you’re a history buff, you will love visiting Stirling, Scotland. You can hit the highlights in one very full day, or spread out your visit over two days. Here Continue Reading →
The Highlights of St Andrews, Scotland in 24 Hours
St Andrews, Scotland is one of those towns that’s compact enough to see in a day or two, but interesting enough to make the stop worthwhile. The earliest known name Continue Reading →
Exploring the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), Portugal
What better place to spend your birthday than at a castle? My husband and I share the same birth date, which just happened to coincide with our trip to Portugal. Continue Reading →
A Day Trip to Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle
A visit to Germany just isn’t complete without seeing the spectacular Neuschwanstein Castle. We booked a day trip through a local Munich-based tour group to get there. The tour also Continue Reading →
Taking a Day Trip to Himeji Castle, Japan
For some reason, it never occured to me that Japan would have castles. But when my husband and I took a day trip to Himeji Castle, we discovered a side Continue Reading →
Come for the Blarney, Stay for the Castle
Probably the most iconic (and touristy) thing to do in Ireland is to kiss the blarney stone. In fact, I think it’s mandatory. They won’t let you out of the Continue Reading →
A Day Trip to Vianden – Part 2, Exploring Vianden Castle
Once we reached the end of the chairlift ride, we hopped off and started walking toward Vianden Castle. The trail is a little tricky in spots and can get slippery Continue Reading →
A Day Trip to Vianden – Part 1, Exploring The Town
A visit to Luxembourg would not be complete without visiting a castle or two. Since my husband and I were staying in Luxembourg City, we decided to take a day Continue Reading →