Built atop windswept cliffs or rising from the misty waters of tidal seas, coastal castles have long had a heady sense of drama. Constructed as formidable front-line defenders, they keep watch over vital shipping lanes, harbors, coastal towns, and kingdoms. From the tidal island castle of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy to the Caribbean fortress of El […]
I’ll be honest: no matter how many castles I visit, there’s always a moment that gets me. Sometimes it’s the quiet creak of a wooden door at Windsor, or the sting of salty air at Dover as the fog creeps in. One morning, I found myself staring up at Bodiam Castle, ducks gliding across its […]
I’ve always had a thing for places where history isn’t just told—it’s alive. So, when I finally found myself standing before Windsor Castle, I knew I wasn’t just visiting another tourist spot. I was stepping into a living, breathing piece of Britain’s royal story. You can read about monarchs and medieval battles all you want, […]
