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“Castles”

Jan
11
2010

Enjoying Ireland, the Enchanting Emerald Isle

The lush and verdant island of Ireland has long been beloved of the British and American and now it is becoming a more popular European destination for travellers from further afield as well. Part of the popularity of the location lies in the fact that its people are so hospitable and the Irish way of [...]

Jan
6
2010

Enjoying Ireland, the Enchanting Emerald Isle

The lush and verdant island of Ireland has long been beloved of the British and American and now it is becoming a more popular European destination for travellers from further afield as well. Part of the popularity of the location lies in the fact that its people are so hospitable and the Irish way of [...]

Dec
11
2009

Tips For the Tudor Time Traveller

There’s been something of a second ‘Golden Age’ for the Tudors over recent years. Both on television and the big screen, actors such as Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Cate Blanchett have brought both the tyranny and magnanimity of England’s most famous historical dynasty to a new generation. Unsurprisingly, the castles and country houses associated with [...]

Oct
31
2009

The Castles of Kyrenia

The beautiful town of Kyrenia is popular amongst tourists on holidays in Northern Cyprus. The region is known not only for its beauty as a holiday destination, but also for its rich history. Kyrenia has a number of unique and beautiful castles, dating back centuries and housing some fascinating historical artefacts.
Kyrenia Castle
This fascinating castle is [...]

Oct
31
2009

Prague Cafes And Castles

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic is an extraordinarily beautiful city. Standing on the banks of the river Vltava (the locals generally use the German name for it the Moldau). Few wars or natural disaster ever reach here and the architectural heritage has been beautifully preserved. It is also know as the “Hundred Spired [...]

Oct
31
2009

Crystal Castles Tickets-In the Age of Myspace, Band With a Demo Can Become Overnight Indie Rock Stars

Crystal Castles are a true testament to the power self-distribution online has in the modern music marketplace. The band, based in Toronto, has gone from a quirky experiment to an overnight indie rock success story, earning rave reviews in the press and attention for their live shows, described by some as out of control and [...]

Oct
31
2009

The 10 Greatest Castles of Germany

If you like castles, you’ll love Germany, for Germany has castles the way Venice has canals, or Norway has fjords, or the Napa Valley has wineries. There are literally scores of them, virtually in every German state and seemingly on every other hilltop, especially along the river Rhine. There are schlosses, which are essentially castles [...]

Oct
30
2009

Cottages & Castles Becomes the Largest Self-catering Letting Firm

COTTAGES & CASTLES, the Scottish holiday lettings firm, has bought fellow leisure company Arran HideAways. The acquisition will add 140 properties to Cottages & Castles’ stable, transforming the company into the largest self-catering holiday letting firm in the country with more than 500 sites.No figure has been revealed, however it is expected to boost Cottages [...]

Sep
29
2009

About The Cathedrals And Castles Of Europe That Were Originally Built During The Middle Ages?

Do they have electricity, modern plumbing, water fountains and restrooms today for the convenience of visitors?

Sep
29
2009

Why Can You Build Sand Castles With Nearly Vertical Walls?

a. The sand grains in those castles tend to be more angular.
b. The surface tension of small amounts of water holds the
sand grains together.
c. The angle of repose is higher for sand
d. There is a greater electrostatic charge in beach sand
grains.