France

Mont-Saint-Michel rising above the bay with medieval architecture under clear blue sky.

2025-06-19
40 minutes read

10 Unforgettable Castles to Visit in France Today

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to visit a castle in France, I can tell you this: it’s nothing like the movies, and yet somehow, it’s better. My first castle wasn’t part of a big plan. I was driving through the Loire Valley—following GPS directions that kept trying to reroute me—when I rounded […]

Château de Chenonceau in early morning light with a clear reflection on the River Cher and forested backdrop

2025-05-27
35 minutes read

Exploring the Loire Valley castles: France’s Château Country

The first time I saw the Loire Valley, I was chasing fog. It was early—too early for most tourists—but I couldn’t sleep. I’d rolled out of bed in a little village near Blois, wrapped a scarf around my neck, and set off toward the river with coffee still warming my hands. The sky was that […]

Löwenburg Castle in Kassel, Germany, framed by early spring foliage and soft sunset light, showcasing its Romantic-style turrets and towers.

2025-05-06
19 minutes read

25 Best Castles to Visit in Europe: Iconic & Hidden Gems

I’ve always had a thing for castles. As a kid, they were the backdrop to every adventure I imagined—knights, dragons, secret rooms, and tapestries that hid escape tunnels. As an adult, that obsession never really went away. I just swapped out plastic swords for train tickets. Over the years, I’ve wandered through foggy fortresses in […]

Aerial view of the Palace of Versailles and its symmetrical gardens stretching toward the Grand Canal, showcasing the scale and design of the Baroque masterpiece.

2025-04-19
7 minutes read

Palace of Versailles Guide: Explore France’s Royal Masterpiece

I still remember the first time I caught a glimpse of the Palace of Versailles. The soft splash of fountains echoed in the distance, and the air smelled faintly of roses and gravel warmed by the sun. It was early morning, and the sun hit those golden gates just right—it felt like I had stepped […]

La Mothe-Chandeniers castle surrounded by water and trees under a bright blue sky

2025-04-15
21 minutes read

La Mothe-Chandeniers: Explore France’s Romantic Ruined Castle

I have to admit, I never expected a castle to leave me lost for words. But the first time I set eyes on La Mothe-Chandeniers, I stood frozen at the edge of the old moat, half convinced I’d stumbled onto a movie set left behind by a crew who’d packed up and forgotten to yell […]

Mont-Saint-Michel rising above the tidal sands in Normandy, France, with dramatic stone walls and abbey.

2025-03-28
6 minutes read

Mont Saint-Michel: The Island Fortress Where Legend Meets the Sea

There’s something surreal about Mont Saint-Michel. Maybe it’s the way it rises from the tidal sands like a dream. Maybe it’s the golden statue of Archangel Michael gleaming from the abbey spire. Or maybe it’s because it feels like it was designed for a fantasy novel and forgotten by time. Whatever the reason, this place […]

Château de Chambord in the Loire Valley, France, showcasing its stunning French Renaissance architecture with intricate towers and turrets reflected in the water on a cloudy day.

2025-03-17
18 minutes read

Château de Chambord Travel Guide: Explore France’s Fairytale Castle

Some places only reveal their magic when you’re actually there, standing on the gravel, breathing in the air, and letting the stories come to life around you. Château de Chambord is one of those places. The first time I caught a glimpse of its towers through the early morning mist, it stopped me in my […]