France is associated with everything from romance to incredible cuisine, but the country also offers some amazing landmarks that you won’t want to miss. The heart of the country is undoubtedly Paris, home to world-class museums, architecture and nightlife. Outside of the capital, small towns, castles, villages and mountains offer an array of attractions that… Continue Reading

An ancient land inhabited by Stone Age peoples, Romans, Vikings, Normans and Anglo-Saxons, England offers travelers a myriad of cultural, historic and artistic treasures to experience. From the ancient ruins of Stonehenge to the splendid drawing rooms of Windsor Castle, you can walk in the footsteps of some of history’s most famous figures, while the… Continue Reading

Sites such as India’s Taj Mahal or Ayers Rock in Australia draw millions of visitors each year because of their beauty or their iconic status. Then there are the following destinations, which draw visitors because they are so amazingly surreal. Some, in fact, are so odd looking that it’s hard to believe they actually exist… Continue Reading

Brazil is a land of extremes, from exotic wildernesses to bustling, modern mega-cities. The fifth largest country in the world in terms of land mass, Brazil boasts an unparalleled range of natural treasures, including islands, beaches, the Amazon River, the rain forest, untouched archipelagos, and stunning mountains ranges, each supporting a rich variety of unique… Continue Reading

A trip to Germany can be a truly iconic getaway. Nowhere else in the world does the culture so seamlessly blend historic architecture, medieval streets and a modern, progressive society. Whether you’re in Germany for a few days or a few weeks, you’ll want to enjoy sausages and pretzels, sip a liter of beer at… Continue Reading

German castles are nothing short of outstanding. Not all of them resemble fairy tale castles, though it’s been said that some of these gleaming light-colored structures, standing out in the green forests surrounding them, put Disney castles to shame. Like everywhere, most castles in Germany were built on hills, enabling the occupants of yore to… Continue Reading

Portugal is a small country, so understandably it doesn’t have as many castles as other European countries. But what Portugal lacks in quantity, it makes up in quality. These medieval castles and fortresses seem made just to grace today’s picture postcards. Crenellated walls and towers stand out in Portugal. These crenellations are holes at the… Continue Reading

Scottish castles are a photographer’s dream. They are so picturesque that even an amateur with a basic camera will find it hard not to get good pictures. There is something eerily beautiful about a medieval fortress that is sitting isolated high on a bluff or an island standing guard over a loch, river or sea… Continue Reading

It’s Austria. The mountains are filled with the sights of castles! They’re imposing, impressive, usually undefeatable and impregnable. Indeed, some of the castles were so solidly build, invaders could only take possession of them by starving the occupants into surrender. The castles in Austria also are outstanding and look as if they are taken from… Continue Reading

General tours of a city or country are always nice, but sometimes travelers want to zero in on one area for a more in-depth travel experience. Barcelona is one place where a themed tour would work well. Some visitors may want to tackle trying a different Catalan specialty at every meal while others may want… Continue Reading