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view of Prague Castle

10 Fun Things to Do in Prague, Czech Republic

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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 →

Posted in Czech Republic | Tagged beer, castle, czech republic, Prague | 2 Comments ↓
Eilean Donan castle, Scotland

Eilean Donan Castle – Home to Kings, Clans and Colonels

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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 →

Posted in Scotland | Tagged castle, eilean donan, scotland | 4 Comments ↓
Settle Inn, Stirling Scotland

7 Cool Historic Sites in Stirling, Scotland for History Buffs

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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 →

Posted in Scotland | Tagged castle, scotland, stirling | 10 Comments ↓
St Andrews Castle

The Highlights of St Andrews, Scotland in 24 Hours

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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 →

Posted in Scotland | Tagged castle, cathedral, scotland, st andrews | 10 Comments ↓
Moorish Castle walkways

Exploring the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), Portugal

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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 →

Posted in Portugal | Tagged archaeology, castelo dos mouros, castle, moors, Sintra | Leave a reply
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

A Day Trip to Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle

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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 →

Posted in Germany | Tagged castle, germany, linderhof, Munich, Neuschwanstein | Leave a reply
Himeji Castle

Taking a Day Trip to Himeji Castle, Japan

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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 →

Posted in Japan | Tagged castle, himeji, japan, unesco | Leave a reply
blarney castle

Come for the Blarney, Stay for the Castle

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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 →

Posted in Ireland | Tagged blarney, castle, ireland | Leave a reply

A Day Trip to Vianden – Part 2: Vianden Castle

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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 →

Posted in Luxembourg | Tagged beer, castle, luxembourg, vianden | 6 Comments ↓
Vianden streetscape

A Day Trip to Vianden – Part 1, Exploring The Town

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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 →

Posted in Luxembourg | Tagged beer, castle, Diekirch, luxembourg, portuguese, vianden, victor hugo | 2 Comments ↓

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