If you have time to visit only one castle in the Rhine Valley, make it Rheinfels Castle (Burg Rheinfels in German). This was once the mightiest of the Rhine River castles and is easy to visit by train or riverboat. Make the most of your time there with this comprehensive guide to visiting Burg Rheinfels. […]
Everyone should visit Germany’s Upper Middle Rhine Valley at least once in their lifetime. UNESCO World Heritage-listed since 2002, this is fairytale Germany, awash with Gothic church spires, terraced vineyards and turreted castles. It’s not known as the Romantic Rhine for nothing. Boppard is not only an excellent base from which to explore other towns […]
The Romantic Rhine Valley is fairy tale Germany, an intoxicating mix of legend, history and beauty. Slicing through forested hillsides and terraced vineyards, the Rhine meanders past idyllic towns and villages with half-timbered houses and Gothic church spires, and medieval castles built by a mafia of robber barons. The 40-mile stretch of the Rhine Valley […]
Inverness is worthy of its moniker ‘the Capital of the Highlands’. Its proximity to the Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and the Speyside whisky region makes it the perfect base for exploring some of Scotland’s most popular destinations, even if you are relying on public transport. Discover epic places to visit with these best day trips […]