Do you love things that are old & ancient? Do you also love travel? at We’re Not in Kansas Anymore we love to combine old, ancient, and travel into one fantastical category. You can find the best of this great combination right here on this page!
looking for more? You may be interested in my Historical Europe or Historical Unites States pages.
Friends, those images that you conjure up in your head of quintessential Ireland can be found right here on the Dingle Peninsula (Corca Dhuibhne)! Rolling emerald green hills are interspersed with sandy beaches, ancient monuments and ruins, stunning views, and a seemingly never ending coastline of water that’s too blue to be true continuously crashing …
York England is a fantastic old walled city in northeast England with over 2,000 years of history. York was founded by the Romans but has a rich Viking history as well. Its medieval city wall is incredibly well preserved. Top things to do in York England for Couples (and everyone else!) Whether your looking for …
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 …
Where is Rothenburg Germany? Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a frozen-in-time picture perfect little town that is located in northern Bavaria in Southern Germany. It’s a well-preserved medieval city with half-timbered houses, and cobbled streets all surrounded by 14th century medieval town walls. What is Rothenburg Germany known for? and why do tourists go to …
Have you ever wanted to stay in a castle in Ireland? Are kings, queens, knights, and dragons the stuff your dreams are made of? Wondering “where in Ireland can I stay in a castle?” At Ballintotis Castle in Castlemartyr you can indeed stay in a castle in Ireland! Step back in time in this cozy …
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…
