Kilkenny – Ireland The city of Kilkenny lies along the banks of the River Nore in southeastern Ireland and is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the country. Founded during the early medieval period, the city later flourished under Norman rule. At the heart of Kilkenny stands the impressive Kilkenny Castle, originally constructed in […]
Ring of Kerry – County Kerry, Ireland The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most famous scenic routes, forming a circular drive through the rugged landscapes of County Kerry in southwestern Ireland. The route winds around the Iveragh Peninsula, where mountains, lakes, and dramatic coastal cliffs overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Travelers along the route […]
At the end of our Carpathian Mountains of Eastern Europe Trip, we were lucky to visit with long-time friends Mark and Tom in London. Apart from some fun times catching up, we visited the Tate Modern for views from the tower, had fish & chips in an old pub, slid down the gigantic new slide […]
Buda Castle – Budapest, Hungary Buda Castle occupies the southern portion of Castle Hill, rising high above the Danube on the western side of Budapest. The site has served as a royal residence since the Middle Ages and was repeatedly expanded and rebuilt as the political center of the Hungarian kingdom. The castle complex today […]
Fisherman’s Bastion – Budapest, Hungary Fisherman’s Bastion stands on Castle Hill overlooking the Danube River and the historic center of Budapest. Built in the late 19th century as part of a major restoration of the Buda Castle district, the structure was designed in a romantic Neo-Romanesque style with decorative towers, arcades, and terraces. From its […]
Budapest – Hungary Budapest stretches along both banks of the Danube River, where the historic cities of Buda and Pest were unified in the late 19th century to form the modern capital of Hungary. The city sits at the western edge of the Carpathian Basin, a vast plain surrounded by mountain ranges. The skyline of […]