Just 45 minutes from Prague, the Bohemian village of Karlštejn can be found at the foot of its Gothic castle, which sits atop a limestone rock amidst wooded hills overlooking the Berounka River.
Karlštejn Castle: A Hidden Gem in the Czech Republic
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Enchanting holidays in the Hudson Valley
I’d heard that Sleepy Hollow and all of New York’s historic Hudson Valley has much to offer, especially during the holidays, and since I’d never been there, I decided to visit one weekend during a snowy December.
Discovering Kilmartin: A tantalizing journey through Scotland’s prehistoric past
There aren’t many places more romantic than the Scottish Highlands. While traveling north from the town of Kilmartin in the west of Scotland, you can stop to climb a hill to the ruins of Carnasserie Castle.
Captivating Inveraray Castle – Downton Abbey’s real Duneagle
Downton Abbey’s Duneagle Castle, setting for the season three finale of this wildly popular show, took place in Scotland at the real life Inveraray Castle, a place where I recently payed a visit. Inveraray Castle, the seat of the Duke of Argyll, head of the Campbell Clan, is located in an idyllic spot — on the north-west border of Loch Fyne amid some of the Highlands’ most impressive scenery.
Experience Maine’s Seafaring Past on the Kennebec River
I visited this museum on my first trip to Freeport, and really got caught up in the maritime history of the area.
Uncovering the Gems of Occoquan’s Past
This picturesque town does indeed hug the peaceful Occoquan River, and despite the cliché, if ever a town could be called ‘quaint’, this is it.
Linlithgow Palace: A Royal Retreat overlooking beautiful Linlithgow Peel
When Scotland’s royals needed a break from the political intrigue of busy Edinburgh, they retreated to Linlithgow Palace, a regal getaway just 15 miles west of the city along the road linking Edinburgh with Stirling.
Are you a bibliophile? If so, you’ll love these four U.S. cities
Boasting famous homes, quirky bookstores, or art paying homage to great writers, the following U.S. cities offer the most to do and see for unapologetic bibliophiles.
Set sail with these insider Alaska cruise vacation tips
If you’ve never cruised to Alaska, you may think it sounds pretty straightforward: you fly to the west coast, board the ship, and within days you’ll be watching moose dance atop glaciers, while bald eagles land on your balcony railing as whales breach in the waters below, right?
5 unforgettable cities to visit on the Danube
Considered the heart and soul of Central Europe, the majestic Danube River is over 1,700 miles long and travels through ten countries. From its origin in Germany’s Black Forest, to where it empties into the Black Sea, history has been made all along the shores of this scenic river, and rising from its banks are some of Europe’s most glorious cities.