Picture this: you are studying Japanese intensively at a language school in Japan. It is the end of July and you have a couple of weeks off.…… Read more “Matsumoto Castle Grand Taiko Festival – Japanese Drumming”
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Visiting Matsumoto Castle (松本城), Japan
Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto, Japan, is one of the most impressive castles in Japan. If you search for Japanese castles, it is likely that you will find…… Read more “Visiting Matsumoto Castle (松本城), Japan”
Eltz Castle, Germany – A Living Castle
Eltz Castle is a majestic little castle. It sits on a rock in a small wooded valley in Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz) in Germany. Although definitely among the lesser-known…… Read more “Eltz Castle, Germany – A Living Castle”
The Gardens of Versailles, France – Living Like Kings
While I have to admit that I usually cannot pass up seeing a garden when I travel (case in point: Parc del laberinth d’Horta in Barcelona), there…… Read more “The Gardens of Versailles, France – Living Like Kings”
Laxenburg, Austria – The play park of emperors
Laxenburg is a town in the federal state of Lower Austria /Niederösterreich located to the south of the capital city, Vienna. Laxenburg is well known for its…… Read more “Laxenburg, Austria – The play park of emperors”
Loarre Castle, Spain – The final defence
Loarre Castle is quite a special place due to its history; it is not only one of the oldest castles in Spain, but also a fortified abbey.…… Read more “Loarre Castle, Spain – The final defence”
Balzers, Liechtenstein – On the valley floor
Balzers is a small town in Liechtenstein that is located in the south-west portion of the country, across the border (and the Rhein River, which is the…… Read more “Balzers, Liechtenstein – On the valley floor”
Vianden Castle, Luxembourg – The birthplace of the lowlands
After visiting Luxembourg City, our next stop was Vianden and its famous castle. Vianden lies in a valley along the German-Luxembourg border where the river Our passes…… Read more “Vianden Castle, Luxembourg – The birthplace of the lowlands”
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – A European capital
Luxembourg City, the capital of Luxembourg, is a truly remarkable city in which you can see wonderful architecture, picturesque views and astonishing places. It holds the world’s…… Read more “Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – A European capital”
Urspelt, Luxembourg – A hidden castle
After Aachen and Maastricht, we drove to northern Luxembourg where we were staying in the Chateau d’Urspelt (Ischpelt in Luxemburgisch) which has a huge population of 100…… Read more “Urspelt, Luxembourg – A hidden castle”
Castell Ddinas, Wales – Ancient defences
Castell Ddinas was the highest castle in England and Wales. It dates back to the Iron Age, which in Britain was between 600BC and 50AD. Along with…… Read more “Castell Ddinas, Wales – Ancient defences”
Caerphilly Castle, Wales – A Staple of BBC shows and documentaries
The largest castle, Caerphilly Castle, in Wales (and the second largest in Britain) has quite a long and bloody history reaching back almost 800 years. A multitude…… Read more “Caerphilly Castle, Wales – A Staple of BBC shows and documentaries”
Mainau, Germany – Germany’s Garden
Today I would like to present for your viewing pleasure the wonderful island of Mainau in the Bodensee (Lake Constance), Germany. Mainau, like the rest of the…… Read more “Mainau, Germany – Germany’s Garden”
Ruine Hochburg, Germany – Defending the entrance to the Black Forest
As I promised those who follow this blog on Instagram, this blog post is on the Ruine Hochburg (High Castle Ruins). The Ruine Hochburg is located in…… Read more “Ruine Hochburg, Germany – Defending the entrance to the Black Forest”
Wartburg Castle, Germany – The birthplace of religious resistance
Eisenach is a town in western Thüringen (Thuringia). It is well known for its UNESCO World Heritage site, Wartburg Castle. This town has a surprisingly star-studded history:…… Read more “Wartburg Castle, Germany – The birthplace of religious resistance”