United Kingdom
The Museums And Gardens Of Castle Cornet, Guernsey
The island of Guernsey is known for its wealth of neolithic monuments and for its role in World War II. However, visitors may be less
19 June 2020 No Comments
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Czech Republic
Nové Hrady, The “Czech Versailles” In East Bohemia
Even after all the castles I had seen in East Bohemia, Nové Hrady came as a surprise. It is a beautifully intact rococo castle with
7 September 2018 2 Comments
Czech Republic
Svojanov Castle In East Bohemia: Sleeping Among The Ghosts
It’s not every day you get to sleep in an old castle. Let alone a haunted one. But Svojanov Castle, close to Polička in East
31 August 2018 8 Comments
Czech Republic
The UNESCO World Heritage Of Litomyšl, East Bohemia
Litomyšl, in East Bohemia, is a Czech town that deserves to be much better known. A UNESCO World Heritage castle and a charming town centre
24 August 2018 6 Comments
Ireland
Blarney Castle: More Than Just A Kissing Stone
Why do more than 400,000 people a year visit Blarney Castle in the south-west of Ireland? Do they all go just to kiss the famous
26 October 2017 5 Comments
United Kingdom
The Long And Varied History Of Pembroke Castle, Wales
Pembroke is one of my favourite Welsh castles. It has an enviable waterside location, and it is designed to appeal to both families and history-lovers.
28 July 2017 8 Comments
United Kingdom
Discover The Walled Towns And Castles Of North Wales
The Norman fortifications and castles of North Wales are one of the area’s major tourist attractions. And rightly so: the buildings are majestic and offer
21 July 2017 No Comments
The Museums And Gardens Of Castle Cornet, Guernsey
19 June 2020 No Comments
The island of Guernsey is known for its wealth of neolithic monuments and for its role in World War II. However, visitors may be less
Nové Hrady, The “Czech Versailles” In East Bohemia
7 September 2018 2 Comments
Even after all the castles I had seen in East Bohemia, Nové Hrady came as a surprise. It is a beautifully intact rococo castle with
Svojanov Castle In East Bohemia: Sleeping Among The Ghosts
31 August 2018 8 Comments
It’s not every day you get to sleep in an old castle. Let alone a haunted one. But Svojanov Castle, close to Polička in East
The UNESCO World Heritage Of Litomyšl, East Bohemia
24 August 2018 6 Comments
Litomyšl, in East Bohemia, is a Czech town that deserves to be much better known. A UNESCO World Heritage castle and a charming town centre
Blarney Castle: More Than Just A Kissing Stone
26 October 2017 5 Comments
Why do more than 400,000 people a year visit Blarney Castle in the south-west of Ireland? Do they all go just to kiss the famous
The Long And Varied History Of Pembroke Castle, Wales
28 July 2017 8 Comments
Pembroke is one of my favourite Welsh castles. It has an enviable waterside location, and it is designed to appeal to both families and history-lovers.
Discover The Walled Towns And Castles Of North Wales
21 July 2017 No Comments
The Norman fortifications and castles of North Wales are one of the area’s major tourist attractions. And rightly so: the buildings are majestic and offer