The best Rhine river castles
The Rhine is Germany’s longest river by far, flowing for 690km it is divided into the Alpine, High, Upper, Middle, and Lower Rhine with…
The Best Castles in Northern France
When you think of the north of France, you are probably imagining long stretches of beaches with luscious sands and shores, quaint French towns,…
Best Castles in Southern France
Southern France is one of the most touristic places on earth, yet many visit it for the splendid nature of Provence and the scenic…
Best Castles near Frankfurt
The Best Castles Near Frankfurt When you think of Frankfurt, you likely imagine impressive skyscrapers, a beautiful, modern skyline, and lots of German beer…
Visiting Versailles Palace from Paris: A complete guide
Glittering in gold and grandeur just outside of Paris is the former epicenter of French royalty–Château de Versailles. The extravagant estate evolved from a…
Best Castles in the Highlands, Scotland
See where the mighty clans of Scotland lived during the Middle Ages as you wander around the ruins of fairytale-like castles and visit the…
A guide to De Haar Castle in The Netherlands
The Netherlands is a small country, but it’s well known for its whimsical windmills, seemingly endless tulip fields, delicious cheeses, blue-painted pottery, wooden shoes,…
The Best Castles in Northern Wales
When you think of North Wales, you likely imagine large spans of a barren landscape, tiny villages and lots of sheep, but that’s not…
Best Castles in Northern Ireland
Boasting dramatic landscapes and 2,000 years of history, the castles and country houses of Northern Ireland are a sight to behold. With over 40…
Best Castles near London
Learn the fascinating history of England from the Norman conquest through the Tudor Dynasty and on into the modern history of WWI and WWII…