Next to being a professional photographer, I also might be a bit of a castlephile. If that is even a thing. Over the years, I developed a soft spot for old castles in stunning places. It always makes me a bit sad when I find out that a great-looking castle is surrounded by ugly ...
Most Portuguese castles may not have the fairy tale look you’ll find in other European castles. That doesn’t mean they’re ugly. Far from it. Many Portuguese castles are made of beige-colored stone with brownish-orange accents, giving them a sun-kissed look. When the capital’s hubbub ...
When it comes to Japanese castles, you might expect to see atenshukaku(castle tower), the tallest building within the castle compound. Unfortunately, the castle tower in Kanazawa was destroyed by fire and never rebuilt. However, you can still feel the atmosphere of the old days when the castl...
IndiaPictures/Getty Images The grand building that houses the collection was originally built in 1904 as a mansion for Nawab Hamid Ali Khan, but it was converted into a library in the 1950s. The palace-like library houses an incredible collection of Indian and Asian works, including manuscripts...
25 Most Beautiful Medieval Castles in the World 2. Bagan in Myanmar Bagan in Myanmar 3. El Deir (The Monastery) in Petra, Jordan El Deir aka The Monastery in Petra 4. Venice, Italy Venice, Italy 5. Zhangye Danxia Landform, China Zhangye Danxia Landform, China 6. Rice Terrace Fields in...
The Czech Republic is a country of contrasts and surprises. Home to more than 1,200 castles and chateaus, it also offers incredible natural and cultural sites that make for outstanding pictures. From ancient towns to rolling, forested hills to World Heritage-listed monuments and unusual rock lab...
Imagine a land where ancient castles stand tall against azure skies, where cobbled streets echo with the laughter of locals and the clink of wine glasses. This is Portugal, a country steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. In this guide, we’ll journey beyond the well-trodden paths...
Another interesting area to explore (and to take good pictures) is the medieval streets in the old part of the city. There are a couple of winding covered walkways and the Cathedral on the top of that magnificent staircase is pretty impressive. ...
View of Larochette and the castle ruins Another medieval town worth visiting is Larochette. Complete with narrow cobbled streets, the town possesses ruins of not one, but two old castles that are well worth photographing. Also photogenic is the town's church. It overlooks the central square, ...
We visited lovely villages and castles, had delicious food at local inns/restaurants. Best of all were the visits to the caves! Not to be missed. Cathy and Kelly, our tour organizers and drivers were excellent and we enjoyed everyone of our traveling companions. What a delight it is to ...