The sight of Alnwick Castle from a distance hits you with a sense of familiarity that intensifies as you step into its castle grounds. A familiarity brought about by popular films, from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves to Harry Potter and then to the most recent Transformers: The Last Knight. As you get closer, the castle […]
Visitor’s Guide to Holy Island of Lindisfarne
As the tide recedes from the shore, Lindisfarne is no more an isolated island. Just as the water drains away, the causeway resurfaces like a secret gateway hidden by the tide. Twice a day at varying times, the tidal island of Lindisfarne adjoins the mainland England by a causeway. This is the time where the […]
Find Out the Best Landscapes in UK at Isle of Skye
Make your way to the northwest of Scotland and discover the unparalleled sceneries at the Isle of Skye. Connected by a bridge from the mainland Scotland, Skye was brought closer to the people. Centuries ago, the island is only accessible by ferries but operations ceased since the construction of Skye Bridge. Today, Isle of Skye […]
Visitor’s Guide to Zaanse Schans, Netherlands
Marvel the quaint beauty of Zaanse Schans where iconic windmills set as a reminder of 17th century Holland during the Dutch Golden Age. Witness the durability of the centuries-old mills as the wind moves its colorful sails in motion. Relish the picturesque scenery of authentic Dutch houses dotted along the Zaan River. These timbered-houses with […]
6 Things to Expect on a Hike to Kamenice Gorges
A walk along the Kamenice Gorges has taken my imagination to another world – a world where dwarfs and fairies roam around freely in the woods. The magical trail route to Kamenice gorges resembles the setting of an enchanted forest depicted in fairytale movies. It made me felt like jumping into the pages of my […]
A Visitor’s Guide to Bastei in Saxon, Germany
Bastei – a spectacle of towering rock pinnacles beautifully hewn by nature in the middle of Germany’s Saxon Switzerland National Park. The jagged rock formations standing high above the Elbe River create a picturesque scenery and the famous “Bastei Bridge” that spans across the rocks makes the landscape dramatic. This bridge connects numerous rock pillars […]