I just really LOVE castle ruins. There is something haunting about them. They seem to retain the life they once had. It is as if you can still feel the presence of the people who lived in these places so many years ago. Ehrenberg Castle (not to be confused with Ehrenburg Castle in Germany!), situated …
Skellig Michael is a rugged island in the Atlantic ocean, just off the Kerry Peninsula in Ireland. A monk colony lived here over 1,000 years ago, and resided here for more than 500 years at St Fionan’s monastery. Skellig Michael is one of only two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Republic of Ireland. Planning …
Frozen-in-time, Rothenburg, located in Bavaria in Southern Germany, is a well preserved city with half timbered houses, and cobbled streets all surrounded by 14th century medieval walls. Rothenburg ob der Tauber (population 11,000) is known for its medieval architecture, and was the inspiration for the Walt Disney classic movie Pinocchio and could certainly have inspired …
Have you ever wanted to stay in a castle in Ireland? Are kings, queens, knights, and dragons the stuff your dreams are made of? At Ballintotis Castle in Castlemartyr you can indeed stay in a castle in Ireland! Step back in time in this old and ancient castle tower and play king or queen for …
Berg Eltz Castle, a fan favorite of many, is without a doubt a favorite of mine! There is just something so appealing about this perfect…
Stirling Castle is simply everything I want in a castle. It’s rustic, historic, rambling, the walls simply seem to be alive with the…
