Historical Sightseeing all over Europe

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Amsterdam canals
Historical places Netherlands

7 historical things to do in Amsterdam

Welcome to the enchanting city of Amsterdam, where every cobblestone street and iconic canal whispers tales of a rich and vibrant past. In this article, we invite you to embark on a historical journey through the heart of the Dutch capital, exploring seven captivating historical things to do in Amsterdam.  Steeped in centuries-old charm, Amsterdam’s …

Tudor Christmas: How Henry VIII. celebrated Christmas
European History

Tudor Christmas: How Henry VIII. celebrated Christmas

What did a Tudor Christmas look like? How did Henry VIII celebrate Christmas, how did his court and his subjects? The great Lucy Worsley takes you back to the 16th century Christmas season in her documentary “Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas”, and she motivated me to take you to this Christmas of a …

British Royal Line of Succession
European History

What you need to know about the British line of succession

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth on September 8th, 2022, the United Kingdom will crown a new monarch, Charles III, for the first time in seven decades. How does the British line of succession look like after the Queen of the Century? And how did the House of Windsor come to the throne in the …

Neuschwanstein Castle: Bavaria’s Fairy Tale Castle
Historical places Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle: Bavaria’s Fairy Tale Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany, was built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, also known as Mad King Ludwig. Constructed primarily to be an artist’s retreat, the castle was only in use for two years before it was abandoned due to King Ludwig’s early death in 1886. Today, Neuschwanstein Castle is …

7 little-known historical places to visit in Europe
European History

7 little-known historical places to visit in Europe

If you start to plan a trip to europe and want to visit historical places, certain places appear in pretty much all the suggestions you will get. And sure, cities like London or Amsterdam are great places for history fans to visit. But how about enjoying some places that are not included in every vacation …

Filming Locations of your favourite Period Drama you can visit
Historical places Scotland

7 Outlander filming locations you can visit

Counting the days until the next “Outlander” season and suffering from a severe case of “Droughtlander”? Or celebrating the return of travel opportunities by planning your next trip to historic Scotland? Why not combine both by retracing the steps of Jamie and Claire in everyone’s favourite Scottish time travelling series! Here you find 7 Outlander …

Filming Locations Tours: Visit your favourite Perid Drama
European History

5 Filming Locations Tours: Visit your favourite Period Drama

Filming Locations of your favourite Period Drama you can visitEver wanted to walk in the footsteps of your favourite characters of the big and small screen? These tours take you to the filming locations of various Period Dramas.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from LondonBecome Lord or Lady Grantham for the day, as you …

Historical places Germany

5 Bavarian Castles you should definitely visit

Bavarian Castles: Step into a fairytaleExperience the variety of Bavarian Castles and dive into the past. Numerous Bavarian Castles are known worldwide. The fairy-tale king Ludwig II alone built several impressive, fantastic and dreamy castles in Bavaria.You can walk in the footsteps of kings, let yourself be carried away into different eras and admire truly …