Chepstow Castle was not on our itinerary. After exploring and/or staying in 12 castles on our 2 week trip through Cornwall and Wales, we thought we were done... but Chepstow Castle called. Chepstow Castle in
Cardiff Castle sits right in the city center of Wales' capital, amongst the bustle of shops and the honking of traffic. Like most castles that stand today, Cardiff Castle was built atop earlier fortifications. The original
At this point in our 2018 UK trip, we've seen and stayed in 10 castles. Obsessed much? Just a bit. This time we're exploring Caerphilly Castle, the largest Castle in Wales (and second largest in
After a long day of driving towards the Pembrokeshire Coast from exploring Dolbadarn Castle in Snowdonia National Park, we were tired of being in the car. Opportunity presented itself in the form of Carew Castle,
The sights of Snowdonia National Park reminded us so much of Scotland. It was beautiful and unexpected. As were the crowds --unexpected that is. We had planned to ride our way to the top of
If you couldn't tell from our previous posts, we are Americans mildly obsessed with castles. We don't have any true castles in our home country so medieval castles are foreign to us. Their often turbulent
After our last castle excursion, our expectations fell drastically. When we stumbled upon Chirk Castle later in the day, we weren't sure what to expect and our enthusiasm had waned. Should we stop or should
Powis Castle, built in the 13th century, is located near Welshpool, in Powys, Wales. It's renowned for its magnificent garden and terraces. We know it as the castle with an overwhelming number of painted selfies
One night in the bedchamber of a notorious dead king and his ill fated queen... sounds like it's just right up our alley. In 1535, King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn spent 10 days at
A 2-hour long ferry crossing from the coast of Devon leads to Lundy Island, a jewel in the Atlantic Ocean. This dramatic 3-mile long, ½-mile wide granite outcrop has a long, surprising history and is
