Sometimes called the "Land of Castles" and "Castle Capital of the World," Wales once had about 600 castles. Many of these Welsh castles are now in ruins, while others are open for tours or even ...
Humble, charming little Wales is a land of lusty men’s choirs, salty harbors, slate-roofed villages, stunning mountains and stout castles. For many travelers, these mighty castles alone are reason ...
Humble, charming little Wales is a land of lusty men’s choirs, salty harbors, slate-roofed villages, stunning mountains, and stout castles. In fact, Wales is slathered with castles. During the late ...
With centuries of history and beautiful natural surroundings, Hensol Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan is the perfect place to ...
2017 is the "Year of Legends" in Wales. The country that boasts as many tales of King Arthur and Merlin as it has towns and villages also has more castles per square mile than any other country in ...
Wales is famed for its dramatic and imposing medieval castles – the Edwardian giants of Caernarfon, Conwy, Harlech, and ...
A travel blogger has been inspired by TV show I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here to produce a quirky tourist guide flagging up the Welsh castles where you can stay. According to globe-trotting ...
One person’s hidden gem is a local’s everyday staple. Even in the age of social media, they still exist, even if it means they might not stay hidden for long. A new study, by a member of the ...
Wales has more castles per head than anywhere else in the world. Designed by Norman conquerors to secure areas of land quickly and cheaply. Constructed to present as daunting a challenge to attackers ...
Wales may be a small country but it's often said we have the most castles per square mile in the world. There's been so many that nobody is quite sure how many have ever been built. From huge castles ...
With Europe’s borders temporarily closed to American travelers, the continent’s icons shine an even more inviting beacon than usual—if partly because of their inaccessibility. And few European ...