Category Archives: Europe

The Best Fortified Churches in Transylvania

Fortified Churches Romania Viscri

Today’s guest post on fortified Churches Romania (including Viscri Fortified Church) is from Stephan Alexander, from www.stefanrtw.com/. There are 7 different UNESCO Fortified Churches in Romania. It’s worth checking some of them out if you have the time during your trip, particularly Viscri Fortified Church. You’ll want to plan accordingly but there are plenty of them […]

Finding Greyfriars Bobby in the Old Town of Edinburgh

Greyfriars Bobby dog

It’s a story from my childhood – Bobby Dog Edinburgh – the loyal and faithful little dog who was a common site in the city of Edinburgh during the 1850’s. He was loyal to his master even after his master’s death.  Greyfriars Bobby guarded his grave faithfully for 14 years after he died. Greyfriars Bobby is both a film […]

Rosslyn Chapel – the Stunning Home of the Da Vinci Code

Rosslyn Chapel

Located around 30 minutes drive from Edinburgh in Midlothian is the stunning Rosslyn chapel Da Vinci Code film site – the 15th Century Chapel made famous by the filming of the Da Vinci Code in 2003. I took a trip to explore the meaning behind the intricate carvings and delve into the crypt. The History of […]