Valkenburg is a little town located near Maastricht in the south part of the Netherlands. It is as charming as it is surprisingly active. The Valkenburg Castle is now mostly in ruins but it still makes for an interesting visit and the tour of the Velvet Caves will surely enchant ... Read the Post
Valkenburg near Maastricht, Netherlands: Visit of the Castle and the Velvet Caves
Exploring the ruins of the Dudelange Castle – Luxembourg
When discovering the ruins of a medieval castle, like the Dudelange Castle in Luxembourg, you may feel like an explorer who has just discovered a treasure long forgotten. The ruins of the Castle may not look like much today, but if you use your imagination, you will come to appreciate such ... Read the Post
Visiting the Idrija Museum in Slovenia: 500 years of Mercury history
Idrija is about an hour drive from Ljubljana and his home to the second largest mercury mine in the World. Come along for to discover the Idrija Museum which will tell you all about mercury mining... Mercury and mercury mining isn't the most common topic for a museum. Admittedly, ... Read the Post
The impressive & unique Predjama Castle in Slovenia
The Predjama Castle is the only preserved castle in the World located in a cave. With its incredible location, its picturesque setting and its famous legend, it surely is one of the most interesting castle to visit in Slovenia, if not in Europe. Let me tell you a bit more about it... A little bit ... Read the Post
Come along for a visit of one of the most famous castle of Slovenia: the Predjama Castle and its mysterious caves.
A walk around Sintra Romantic ruins: the Castle of the Moors
The Castle of the Moors is one of the first thing you will see when raising your eyes in Sintra. It stands proudly above the town, guarding it, like it has for centuries. By day time and maybe even more at night, its curtain wall which hugs the hill and mingles with it, creates a scene of rare ... Read the Post
Come along for a visit of the Castle of the Moors in Sintra, Portugal. The ruins of what was once, the most important defensive castle of the Lisbon region, are today the most romantic and fun place to visit.
Visit of the Pena Palace – Sintra Portugal
The Pena Palacio is an astonishing example of the 19th Century Romantic architectural mouvement. Envisioned by King Ferdinand II as a perfect Royal retreat residence, the palace stands proudly above the town of Sintra. Not so far from Lisbon, yet in a total different environment, the Palace offers ... Read the Post
The Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal. Come along for a visit of this Royal Residence.
Visit of the Cité de Carcassonne: Stepping back in Medieval Times
The Cité de Carcassonne is a medieval fortress located in the South of France. It is kind of a Medieval Paradise! A Castle, a pretty church, a typical village where everything, every house, every building has been preserved and yet a lively place, which some lucky people call home. A day spent in ... Read the Post
The Cité de Carcassonne is a medieval fortress located in the South of France. It is kind of a Medieval Paradise!! Come along for a visit...
The Clos Lucé: Leonardo da Vinci Museum on the Loire Valley
The Château of Clos Lucé, formerly known as the Château de Cloux is, today, best known for having hosted Leonardo da Vinci, when he stayed in France from 1516 to his death, in 1519. Located in Amboise, in the Loire Valley, the Clos Lucé, is a little gem which you shouldn't miss if you are in this ... Read the Post
The Château of Clos Lucé is a gorgeous 15th century manor located in Amboise, in the Loire Valley. It is today a museum dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci who spent his last years there. Come along for a visit...
Follow the footsteps of Leonardo Da Vinci with a very special Road Trip
Leonardo Da Vinci, the Italian Renaissance genius, stayed in France from 1516 to his death, in 1519. This year, therefore marks the 500 years of his arrival and there is no better time to celebrate his creativity and ingenuity! To do so, I wanted to offer you a quick road trip itinerary guide to ... Read the Post
Are you interested in the life and work of Leonardo Da Vinci? Follow this road trip map to learn about his life in France.
The Hohenzollern Castle in Germany
The Hohenzollern Castle is one of the biggest and most fascinating example of Gothic Revival or Neo-Gothic style which was in vogue during the 19th century. It is a must see when touring the South of Germany. The History of the Hohenzollern Castle The Hohenzollern Castle proudly stands on the ... Read the Post
The Lichtenstein Castle: A Fairytale Castle like no others
Perched on a rock, high above the valley, the Lichtenstein Castle is of true beauty and seems to come straight out a fairytale. The Lichtenstein Castle resemble a medieval Castle but was actually built in the middle of the 19th Century. It's not that old but still is everything you can hope ... Read the Post
Things to do in Nantes in One Day
Right after the Christmas frenzy, Mr A. and I left Paris for a small road trip around Brittany and our first stop was in Nantes. We had been crazy busy travelling in November and December and the Christmas families reunions ended us! We were just desperately in need of time for ourselves and time ... Read the Post
Nantes, the gateway to Brittany, a wonderful vibrant city you should stop by to visit. Let me tell you why...
