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It’s one of the world’s most magnificent castles.
Occupying one of more than 20 small islands in the middle of Lake Galve, it rests regally while sailboats and swans glide over the glassy water.
On a warm summer day, there is no better way to experience that storybook setting than on a romantic sail on the lake.Continue
Above ground or below, Sigulda has something to delight you. The village is studded with castles (old and new), churches and a historic town center. It’s also bursting with natural treasures including a wonderful cave, a beautiful river, large lakes, thick forests and sandstone cliffs.
The icing on Sigulda’s cake is her adventure offerings. Bungee jumping, ziplining, arboreal obstacle courses, and a gravity-defying wind tunnel is just the start. This little town packs a big punch and will make you want to keep coming back for more.
There are over four hundred castles in Wales. Shocking considering its small size, and a testament to its warring past. Yet, there are four which stand out among the rest, all historically significant and amazingly well-preserved. Ask four people which is the most beautiful and you will get four different answers.
The truth is they are all spectacular and set in picturesque locations that enhance their beauty. This is what fairy tales are made of…Continue
It’s hard to comprehend the depths of human suffering that occurred in one of Africa’s most scenic regions. It’s difficult to think that only a couple hundred years ago, such atrocities were possible. It’s equally challenging to understand how a country has moved on towards something positive.
Enter the Elmina Castle to experience a truly sobering site.
Located on Ghana’s southern coast, the small town of Elmina is steeped in history. Though the region has now developed to meet modern needs, it was originally established by the Portuguese in the 15th century. Despite the site becoming a welcoming place for locals and foreigners alike, Elmina has a dark history of being used for the slave trade.
Rather than destroy the structures of a troubled past, local authorities have decided to showcase these landmarks as reminders of the atrocities that the Ghanaian people once had to endure.
The sleepy little town of Silves is located in the Algarve region of Portugal just a short drive inland from Faro, around 40 miles (65km) if you are travelling by bus or taking a scenic drive in the countryside. It’s quite possibly the perfect day-trip escape.
Silves boasts one of the best-preserved castles in all of the Algarve, Castelo de Silves, as well as a Gothic cathedral and an archaeological museum.
Apart from these outstanding landmarks, Silves’ most striking feature is the rows of vivid orange rooftops that stretch across the banks of the Rio Arade.
There is a quality in museums that leaves much to be desired. While images, displays, and artifacts can serve to educate visitors, the separation of information from its original location takes away from full historic immersion. To truly get an idea of an area’s origins, head to its historic sites.
With many ancient buildings going the way of the dodo, the opportunity to see such sites becomes increasingly rare. Fortunately, in Ethiopia’s city of Gondar, visitors can take a walk into a storied past.Continue
