Many of the most stunning castles in the world are in Europe. European castles have been famous for their magnificence and often beauty for centuries. The primary purpose of a castle in Europe was to protect its owners – normally members of the local royal family. The difference between a European castle and a European …
There are few places in the world that are as mystical and rich in history as Greece. While most thoughts of the island country evoke images of idyllic beaches in Paxos and sweeping views of white houses in Santorini, there’s a lot of culture that lays the foundation of this travel hotspot and in some …
One of North America’s magnificent mountain states, Arizona’s desert terrain provides the perfect backdrop for a picturesque sunset. Venture into the Northern Verde Valley region and you’ll find the desert town of Sedona and the stunning Sedona sunsets. Sedona boasts bold red rock faces, steep canyons, and a unique cultural milieu. This article lists the …
Spain is a beautiful country full of history, culture, and passion. It’s famous for many things, including its incredible Spain famous landmarks. Each city tells a tale of its past through these different structures, buildings, and sites. Some were built centuries ago, while others are more modern. All of them are unique in their own …
Nowhere else in the world does a palace quite like the Europeans. European Palaces were designed to show off the power and wealth of their inhabitants. In most cases, those inhabitants were members of the local royal family but bishops, ministers, and other wealthy and/or powerful individuals could also call palaces home. The key difference …
Venetian Palaces are known for being extraordinarily beautiful – both inside and outside. Those located on the Grand Canal are particularly impressive. Venice had a small population in its heyday – only 300,000 – but they had many wealthy noble families. The wealthy families of Venice were keen to let everyone know the size of …
Landmarks often become synonymous with a city. It is difficult to think of Paris without imaging the Eiffel Tower, London without seeing Big Ben. Seeing some of the famous landmarks in Europe for the first time can be quite an awesome moment. I remember being blown away when I visited Vatican City for the first …
West London’s glamourous suburb Notting Hill was a much quieter place before the 1999 movie of the same name starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant burst onto the scene. One of the key things to do in Notting Hill these days is to visit the bookshop that was apparently based on the travel bookshop that …
As a Londoner, I have watched every episode of Netflix’s The Crown from season one. Few things make me happier than hearing about a new season of this fantastic show. One of those things is being able to visit The Crown filming locations across the United Kingdom. As you may imagine many of the scenes …
Scotland is absolutely stunning. If the weather were more reliable it would be absolutely jammed with tourists. The beauty of Scotland is that the weather changes at a pace so even at its worst often blue skies can be literally just moments away. This is not an exhaustive list of beautiful places in Scotland – …