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Let's see some examples of pocket size capitals which we can certainly recommend. Each one is different and each one has its merits. Today - Luxembourg.Read More

Alsace is world-known for its great wines produced in fairytale-like towns and villages. They are located on the Alsace wine route, which we have travelled many times. The whole route is 170 km long and is one of the oldest wine routes in the world. Let us take you there!Read More

Belgium is roughly split in two parts. In the Northern part, the most important historical attractions are the Old Towns of Bruges, Antwerp, Gent and many other Flemish towns. In the French-speaking South, the highlights are nature and castles. Today I would like to present you one of them – Château de Modave. On the...Read More

This trip was different. Our first real sightseeing travel without kids since several years! Just a few days but soooo much different. No car on our own, no big luggage, no toys. A real city break for adults, like in the good old times 😀 The plan was to book a flight, find a cosy...Read More

Salses Fortress is one of the finest example of early modern military architecture we’ve ever seen. Situated around 15 km from Perpignan, France, it was built between 1497 and 1504 by the Spanish to protect against the French. The history of the fortress goes back to the Hannibal times. In 218 BC he was plannng...Read More

When you travel on the A44 highway between Dortmund and Kassel, you will stump upon a sign in German “Wewelsburg - the only triangular castle in Germany”. This innocent statement is true. But also true are a lot of other issues related to this “special” place. Want to know more? Read further...Read More

Your dream holiday to France has finally arrived, you want to see all the places you have on your bucket list and have great pics to impress your friends. You come to the places you always heard about and discover that several hundred people have had the same idea and instead of enjoying great architecture...Read More

Saxony is one of the most beautiful parts of Germany. It is rich in cultural and historic heritage, unique landscapes and great nature. Unlike Bavaria, it is usually avoided by foreign tourists, which is in our opinion, a big shame. Let us show you a few Saxon gems about which we will be writing about...Read More

Britain has the largest collection of castles in the world. A huge part of them is located in Wales. They say in Wales there are over six hundred castles and still counting. Some of the most impressive gems in this collection make up the “iron ring” of fortresses built by king Edward I. Considered today...Read More

Once upon a time there stood a proud castle showing the prestige of one of the most powerful families of Britain. The most luxurious and sumptuous palace in Wales. It was called Raglan castle. It belonged to two families loyal to the British monarch from generation to generation. And yet it had to pay the...Read More