In part three of this series we focus on England’s most notorious haunted castles. The previous batch of haunted castles, covered here, were from various European countries. You can start by reading a good introduction about castles here. Hampton Court Palace — England Hampton Court was originally built for Cardinal Wolsey, a favourite of King […]
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World’s Most Famous Medieval Castles – Europe (III)
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010World’s Most Famous Medieval Castles – Europe (II)
Monday, November 8th, 2010In part one of this series we showed you how castles came into being, and their evolution from wooden structures to stone, plus the motivation regarding their constant change in shape. We explained how the location was chosen and how a castle could be conquered with less effort and more inventiveness. In part two we […]
World’s Most Famous Medieval Castles – Europe (I)
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010Castles were very popular in Europe between the 11th and the 15th century. During that time if you wanted more land, you just went ahead and took it. Naturally, wars between landowners were frequent. For this reason, a fortified estate was a good investment. Before building a castle, the king’s permission was required. A castle […]
Choosing the Right European Destination: Price, Rating, and Attractions
Saturday, March 2nd, 2024Traveling around Europe is a fun and rewarding experience in terms of education, inspiration, and personal growth. But how do you choose the country that’s right for you, considering factors such as cost, rating, and number of attractions? In this article, we will try to find answers to these questions by comparing different European countries […]
Luxury Krakow: Europe’s Winter Gem at Budget Prices
Thursday, January 4th, 2024It’s the month of continuous, vibrant celebrations and pick-me-up vacations, when the best and boldest cities see the most significant number of visitors if you look at the colossal inflow of vacationers in London, Paris, Berlin, Brugge, Vienna, and more Christmassy destinations. All this hype around the most famed ones brings an unbeatable advantage to […]
European Escapades: 10 Breathtaking Road Trips for Wanderlust Adventurers
Tuesday, July 25th, 2023The thrill of the open road, the wind in your hair, and the freedom to explore at your own pace — road trips are the stuff of wanderers’ dreams. And when it comes to Europe, the diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage make it a road-trippers paradise. Before you set off on your journey, consider […]
European Itinerary: The Finest of the Medieval & Early Renaissance
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023With the comfort of hindsight, the Middle Ages provide an incredibly fascinating area of interest for many. The epoch stretched from around 500 AD after the fall of the Roman Empire, then spanned another thousand years until the Renaissance took off in the mid-1400s. But not everyone calls this era the ‘Middle Ages’ or Medieval […]