What better place to spend your birthday than at a castle? My husband and I share the same birthdate, which just happened to coincide with our trip to Portugal. We Continue Reading →
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 →
When you think of castles, you probably imagine the massive stone facades, round towers, moats and dungeons of medieval European fortresses. But what about Japan? My husband and I were Continue Reading →
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 →
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 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 →
Just a short walk up the hill from the Moorish Castle in Sintra, Portugal, is the spectacular National Palace of Pena. Painted in vivid shades of yellow, red and blue with Continue Reading →
If you’re planning a trip to Scotland and love the romance and history of a good castle ruin, I have a few suggestions for you to check out! Urquhart Castle Continue Reading →
