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
Nearby the most southerly point of the Pembrokeshire coast is a tiny 20 by 12 feet cell built into the limestone cliffside. It is known as Saint Govan's Chapel. While majority of the chapel dates
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
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
Restormel Castle, one of the four chief Norman castles of Cornwall, is a rare, perfectly circular shaped keep built in the 11th century near the River Fowey. Restormel once controlled the main crossing point over
Tintagel Castle, precariously perched above the cliffs of Cornwall, is (in our opinion) one of England's most magical ruins. We first visited back in 2014, thus sparking an even bigger obsession with UK's fascinating history.
We seem to have started a tradition of visiting the UK every 2 years. One that I wholeheartedly think we should continue, husband on the other hand has other ideas.... anyway, our first stop on
