Stone keep castles are quintessential medieval castles, the image that is conjured up in our minds when we think of the word ‘castle’. Primarily, these castles took the form of a free-standing stone tower or ‘keep’, which could vary greatly in size and appearance. Stone keep castles would typically have additional fortifications such as earthworks, … Read more
This is a guest post by Shara Johnson of SKJ Travel. If you want to know what it was really like living in a European castle, what more appropriate way is there to tour one than by candlelight at night? My husband and I were travelling in Slovakia during the time of one of his … Read more
A wonderful architectural style that began in the late 16th-century in Italy, before spreading throughout the entirety of Europe, Baroque architecture is one of the grandest, and most easily recognizable styles in the whole continent. Here are the top 10 most beautiful Baroque palaces to visit in Europe, each of which brings with it a … Read more
It’s fair to say that Europe has an incredible variety of castles. From rough stone fortresses like Slovakia’s Spiss Castle to the ornate baroque chateaux of central France, and the fairytale beauty of Neuschwanstein in Germany, Europe’s castles are as interesting as they are impressive. But one castle stands out above the rest: Malbork Castle … Read more
Russia, an immense span of diverse landscapes, from the remote, unspoiled depths of rural Siberia, to the heavily populated modern cities, it is a country like no other. With layers of fascinating heritage, from gruesome historical battles to world-changing revolutions, Russia is a land with no shortage of hidden gems and spectacular and important sites … Read more
The Portuguese capital is often a traveller’s first stop in this beautiful but small country on the fringe of Western Europe. Classic yellow trams criss-cross its seven hills, while the haunting sounds of Fado music echo through the Alfama District and beyond. Known for delicious cuisine and being one of the cheapest capitals in Europe, … Read more
Have you ever dreamt of spending the night in one of the best castle hotels in England? There are some amazing castles hotels in England, where you can sleep and eat where the Kings and Queens of England once did or image yourself as the princess from one of your favourite childhood fairytales. If you’re … Read more
In some of the best castle hotels in Ireland, you will be treated like royalty, as if you were one of the actual Lords or Ladies that once wandered the grounds of these magnificent grand old castles. A night or two at one of the luxury castle hotels, Ireland has really is an experience everyone … Read more