castles Travel Articles

 
On Tragedy, Love, and Hope: Stories from Two Italian Castles
On Tragedy, Love, and Hope: Stories from Two Italian Castles Architectural monuments embody centuries of history, but for Sara Whitestone the parallel stories of love lost told by two Italian castles sent her on a journey of hopeful discovery.
Plan a Trip Around Medieval Castles
Plan a Trip Around Medieval Castles People plan trips around many activities: food, hiking, biking, extreme sports, and religious festivals, to name a few. Many people plan RTW travel around historical sites , a good way to understand the history of the places visited and and learn about bygone eras. Historical sites can mean many different things.  But if you’re looking [...]
6 of the Creepiest Castles in the World
6 of the Creepiest Castles in the World There are plenty of creepy castles out there, but some really stand out and are actually said to be haunted. Cherrye Moore takes us on a tour of six of the most notorious of these.
Looking For Richard The Lionheart in France
Looking For Richard The Lionheart in France Todd Mauer has always been fascinated by the story of Richard the Lionheart, so he decided to go looking for the real story behind the king's demise.
7 Great Castles That Are Not in Europe
7 Great Castles That Are Not in Europe When you think of castles it's natural to first think of Europe, but it turns out the rest of the world has its fair share too. Andy Hayes has uncovered 7 of the finest from everywhere but Europe.
Irish Castles for Sale – Ireland, Europe
Irish Castles for Sale – Ireland, Europe Have you ever dreamed of living in a castle? Have you imagined waking up in the morning and feeling like royalty? Well, consider making that dream a reality! Finding Irish castles for sale is possible. By following the suggestions I collected on my most recent trip to Ireland. You can purchase your very own Irish [...]
The 12 Most Beautiful Castles in Europe
The 12 Most Beautiful Castles in Europe Almost every corner of Europe has its fair share of castles, but some are far nicer than others. Cristina Puscas rates the 12 most beautiful of them all.