Old abandoned houses tell a story. Even if the story is not documented in history, each abandoned home gives us a glimpse into a life once lived.
If you've ever dreamed of having your own castle, now's your chance. Italy is giving away 103 run-down properties, including villas, inns, and castles for free. That means anyone can start building their personal versions of Winterfell, Casterly Rock, or The Pyke.
Blair Castle is a 750 year old castle, one of Scotland's oldest, in the Scottish Highlands, and is part of the 145,000 acre Atholl Estate. Explore Blair
From old castles and vineyards to ice hotels and lighthouses-- there's so many unique hotel experiences to have in Europe. Here's five of my favorites.
The best things to do in Vilnius, Lithuania, including itinerary for a 3 day trip to this beautiful and fascinating Balkan capital and tips for your visit.
Discover how to spend 2 days in Nuremberg Old Town. Explore the medieval sights, and the world-known Nürnberg bratwurst and beer.
High up on the mist-shrouded cliffs, an ancient Orthodox monastary clings onto the sheer rock face.
Discover the best things to do in Celje, Slovenia (Celje Castle, Celje old town...) - Video + Photos + Map + info to plan you trip to Celje
Exploring the ruins of Mystras' castle town in the Peloponnese. Mystras was an important castle of the Byzantine Empire.
The most beautiful castles in Baden Wurttemberg include Heidelberg Castle and Schwetzingen Palace, Weikersheim Palace and Bruchsal Palace, Stuttgart Solitude Palace and Sigmaringen Castle
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In Queensland, Australia there is an old castle built by a Spanish immigrant that, for a while, had one problem after another. But even though it was
Poland's capital of Warsaw is a really cool city, with a fascinating history and hip vibe. Here are reasons why you should visit Warsaw!
Ever found yourself in a situation where you don’t know if the building you are talking about is a castle or a palace? Or even, if it is a castle or a
This Facebook page captures the essence of the uncanny and undiscovered abandoned beauties and gives us a peek into places that aren’t generally seen by the public.
In the Czech capital city of Prague stands the largest castle in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Construction on the Baroque
Slovenia’s third city is in the Lower Savinja Valley in the embrace of tall forest-coated hills. Crowning one peak to the south is Celje’s Old Castle, the commanding seat of ... Read more
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San Francisco has something for every traveller. Here are the 50 best things to do in San Francisco that you should add to your West Coast bucket list!
The Castello di Sammezzano is a show-stopper, a jaw-dropper. Hidden away in the Tuscan hills of Northern Italy, this electrifyingly beautiful Moorish castle was built a whopping 400+ years ago in 1605, and for more than two decades it was neglected, sitting empty and vulnerable to vandalism -- unti
All through Medieval times and the Early Modern Age, Norwich was the second largest city in England after London. All through that time this city on the River Wensum prospered ... Read more
Are you going to have a trip to Germany? You may use a little help here. I will tell all about costs and places to visit.
Gjirokaster, the Stone City, is a must-see in Albania. Here are the best things to do in Gjirokaster, including the castle, bazaar and Ali Pasha Bridge.
Rüdesheim Germany is a picturesque, quaint winemaking town in the Rhine Gorge. Rüdesheim has a medieval Old Town that's pretty and authentic.
A very strong note of warning, dear Pandas: your safety is of paramount importance. If you plan on exploring any abandoned places, you need to take the necessary precautions and be extremely careful.
With a garden of over 200 lilac trees, Livonian castle ruins, and a restored old town center, Dobele, Latvia makes a fun day trip from Riga!
When wandering in Prague, it’s hard to escape the crowd. The famous Charles Bridge, beautiful Prague Castle, and the Old Town Square make this town oh-so-popular among tourists. But what happened when you want to escape the crowd for an afternoon but still enjoy the best of Prague? Enters Aria Hotel
Absolutely everything you need to know before setting on on an adventure to explore Buchanan Castle, one of the most glorious abandoned places in Scotland.
© Lesley Malone There are some places in the world that make you weak at the knees with nostalgia and Paronella Castle is one of them. It was the impossible dream of an ambitious Spanish immigrant who sailed to Australia in 1913 to make a life for himself and his fiancé waiting back home. José
A very strong note of warning, dear Pandas: your safety is of paramount importance. If you plan on exploring any abandoned places, you need to take the necessary precautions and be extremely careful.
Sadly, a time machine is not available yet. However, if you’ve been wondering how Germany looked before WWI, don’t bother looking for uranium, just get the new photobook, “Germany Around 1900.” It will take you there from the very first page!
Go back to the middle ages with the Cite de Carcassonne, the cobblestone streets and charming French cafes, bars and interesting shops.
The largest town in West Berkshire, Newbury forms a pair with Thatcham on the River Kennet by the North Wessex Downs. The UK headquarters of Vodafone and a couple of ... Read more