Beautiful and Historic Castles to Visit in France

Many castles or ‘châteaux’ in France sprang up as defensive fortifications, whether against Papal interference, the threat from the English during the Hundred Years War or other reasons. Today many of these châteaux are scattered across the French...

Phoenix Road Trip Itinerary

Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona and as such has many attractions to appeal to visitors. Its desert climate leads to good weather year-round, though beware the summers are very, very hot. This suggested (and tested!) itinerary will help you get the most...

Normandy Road Trip Itinerary

Normandy is a beautiful part of northern France to visit, but many visitors come for the sights that relate to the Battle of Normandy. The battle raged from D-Day on the 6th June 1944 until the end of August. A surprising amount of sites survive to this day, from huge...

World War II Cemeteries in Normandy

The military cemeteries of Normandy are a dramatic reminder of just how many people lost their lives on D-Day and the battles that followed it as the Allies began to liberate Europe. These solemn places, the lands of which have been given in perpetuity by the French...

World War II D-Day Beaches in Normandy

The D-Day landings were the largest seaborne invasion in history, the primary focal points of the landings were the five zones or beaches that the landings were segregated into. Despite the landings, the massive aerial and naval bombardments before and during the...

Things to Do in Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is the bustling and busy capital of Ireland and is one of Europe’s most youthful cities, despite it being such an ancient town with many, many centuries of history to learn about. The oldest landmarks of the city are still among the most interesting to visit,...