I wouldn't necessarily classify myself as a castle-head, or a castlephile, or whatever the technical name is for those infatuated with fortified dwellings. But I can't deny the sway they hold over me.

Tucked away in the lush hills of Germany, far from highways and bustling city squares, stands a castle like no other. Eltz Castle is not only a marvel of medieval architecture but also a symbol of the ...

As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s a reminder of the fun that awaits us in Europe at the other end of ...

As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here are a few of my favorite European castle memories—a reminder of the ...