Two of my biggest passions: architecture and ruined castles. After years of mapping castles across the UK, countless motorbike trips, and a pandemic or two, I’m thrilled to finally share this list (and a map in progress at the end). The South East of England—packed with history (and a fair bit of drama)—still boasts many … Continue reading
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Top 5 Castles in the Loire Valley, France
The Loire Valley – and France in general – is full of historical and picturesque castles. Some of these monumental structures date as far back as the 12th century and are well-known and easily accessible. Others will require thorough research and a detour. After doing exhaustive mapping, and visiting many of them with a half … Continue reading