Best castles in France
Château de Chenonceau is one of the most elegant castles in France. It is situated in the Loire valley, approximately 240 km southwest of Paris. It is popular among visitors for its magnificent architecture and beautiful surroundings. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by Gilles Messian [...]
One of the most famous monuments on the European continent is also the French Palace of Versailles (Château de Versailles), which was built in the 17th century by King Louis XIII as a hunting lodge. Soon after that the entire French elite began to come here for [...]
Carcassonne is a city with great history, admired by some people, cursed by others. It is also a theme of a great board game Carcassonne that is often played by many enthusiastic players. Let’s travel now through the places which inspired this game. City of Carcassonne lies [...]
Pierrefonds Castle (Château de Pierrefonds) is a nice picturesque castle located in France, about 80km north-east of Paris. The old castle was built on the place of today’s castle in Pierrefonds already in the 12th century. This great military strength has undergone a number of refurbishment over [...]
Le Château de Chambord lies in France approximately 180km south of Paris. This marvelous castle came into existence several centuries ago. Le Château de Chambord is the ensemble of conventional French architectural ethos in right combination with classic Italian architecture. However, researchers are not sure who designed [...]
Mont Saint Michel is a rocky tidal island and a commune in Normandy, France. It is located approximately 1km off the country’s north coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches. The population of the island is 41 only. The mount is best known for [...]
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The Best Castles In England | United Kingdom
If there’s one thing that England isn’t short of, it’s castles. Many of this country’s finest castles were built in medieval times and, in some cases, even before then. While some have fallen into a state of disrepair, others have stood the test of time and still [...]
A Wales ‘Must See’ Wish List – Top Places To Visit In Wales | United Kingdom
From the Isle of Anglesey in its top western corner, to Carmarthen Bay in the south, Wales is a breath-taking country steeped in stunning landscapes at almost every turn. With scenes this inspiring, walking through the Welsh countryside is naturally a favourite diversion of holidaymakers. Photo licensed [...]
Five Best Castles to See in Wales | United Kingdom
Often called the Land of Castles, the beautiful countryside of Wales abounds with castles in varying conditions from ruins to well preserved. With so many to visit and perhaps not enough time to see them all, consider the following five best castles to see in Wales. Castle [...]
Hajdúszoboszló – great thermal aquapark and spa resort in Hungary
City of Hajdúszoboszló lies in eastern Hungary, about 20 km southeast of Debrecen. The thermal water was discovered here in 1925 as the result of unsuccessful search for oil, which defined the following development of the city. Baths were built here, and today this city with 35,000 [...]
Thermalpark Veľký Meder – a popular thermal water park in Slovakia
Termalpark Veľký Meder is a popular thermal water park situated in the village Veľký Meder in Slovakia, about 10 km from the Hungarian border and 65 km from the capital city of Bratislava. Photo by thermalcorvinus.sk Termalpark Veľký Meder offers 9 pools with thermal water, with a [...]
Zalakaros Thermal Spa resort – new thermal aquapark in Hungary
Zalakaros Thermal Spa is a new spa resort in Hungary. It lies in the small town of Zalakaros, in the southwestern part of Hungary, about 30 km from Lake Balaton and 200 km from Budapest. Zalakaros Thermal Baths are a combination of treatment center, indoor waterpark and [...]
A Guide to Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Giant’s Causeway is an incredible attraction located along the coast of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Although the creation of the natural formation is surrounded by myth and lore, it is the only designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in all of Northern Ireland. Known as Clochán na [...]
Surfing Holidays for Beginners in Lanzarote | Spain
Has the idea of riding the waves and learning to surf always appealed, but the cold British weather has put you off? Lanzarote is known as the ‘Hawaii of Europe’ for many reasons, including the weather, the people and of course, the amazing waves. The winds from [...]
An Introduction to the Costa del Sol | Spain
When the summer holidays roll around, Brits and northern Europeans head for the Costa del Sol in large numbers. The area once had a reputation as a haven for British gangsters fleeing the law (as seen in Sexy Beast, The Business and many TV sitcoms) but these [...]
