‘Medieval Mile’ plans to be unveiled in Kilkenny
Let’s keep the posts on the Emerald Isle today. If you have never visited Ireland you need to book a trip now! It is a
23 January 2012
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Kilkenny is ‘the Ireland of visitors’ imaginations’
Kilkenny has “a timeless appeal” and is “the Ireland of many visitors’ imaginations,” according to the latest edition of top travel book The Lonely Planet
23 January 2012
Five Things to do in Dublin Outside the Pub
These are five great places to visit in Dublin. I would add a sixth and recommend you also visit Kilmainham Gaol. It is a creepy
19 January 2012
Best Castle Hotels in Germany
Several medieval castles in Germany have been turned into hotels that offer royal treatment. These castle hotels located atop hills with picturesque surrounding and peaceful
18 January 2012
Tour of Calpe’s Medieval Village
Calpe’S Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment has organized a set of 6 guided tours for the autumn in the Parque Natural del Peñon de
12 October 2011
York, England: Castles and Churches and Pubs, Oh My!
Ahhh York …. with its great city walls, castles and churches. For most tourists coming to this town, the medieval history of this great northern
14 March 2011
Floating walkway to open up London’s hidden past
A mile-long floating walkway on London’s river Thames is being planned in the heart of the capital, allowing views of the city’s hidden alleys, wharves
27 January 2011
International Travelers Name Castle-Hopping in Wales the #1 Activity in Britain
International travelers have selected touring castles in Wales as the most popular of 18 travel experiences that can only be found in Britain. 10,000 people
27 January 2011
The Cathar castles of Languedoc
In southern France, in the region of Languedoc, castles and walled cities stand on high promontories and rocky outcrops along the Cathar castle trail which
3 January 2011
Northern Cyprus History Holiday
Northern Cyprus boasts a long and interesting history, much of which has made it into the colourful and exciting place that it is today, with
16 December 2010
History, shopping, bagpipes mingle on Royal Mile
The castle is a man’s place, spare and stern, ringed by cannon and places for men to fight. Only one part is feminine – and
28 October 2010
Walking is the only way to experience York, England
York is one of the most important cities in England, with a rich history spanning more than 2,000 years. It is also home to one
18 October 2010
Heart of medieval Russian democracy pines for tourists
Velikiy Novgorod, one of Russia’s most ancient cities, with over a millennium of history, is known as the cradle of the country’s democracy. Lying 500
15 October 2010
History, shopping and the sound of bagpipes mingle along Edinburgh’s main street
“I will make a palace fit for you and me. Of green days in forests and blue days at sea.” — Robert Louis Stevenson The
27 September 2010
Online tourism map aims to shed light on city’s Dark Age
Visitors to Lincoln can now discover the city’s medieval heritage – from the comfort of their own home. Following the successful launch of Roman and
26 September 2010
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