On the northern shore of the Bosphorus, where it meets the Black Sea, the ruins of one of Istanbul’s most fascinating fortresses are perched on steep cliffs: Yoros Kalesi, also known as the ‘Genoese C...
The island of Kythira, situated south of the Peloponnese, is an often-underestimated gem of the Greek archipelago. It captivates visitors not only with its unspoilt nature and idyllic beaches, but als...
Perched high on a steep hill, the imposing Sümeg Castle towers over the Hungarian town of the same name. Its rugged, partly ruined walls tell a story marked by both bloodshed and strategic thinking. O...
With their rugged mountains, dark lochs and endless moorlands, the barren Scottish Highlands already seem like a haven for secrets and legends. Yet few places are as steeped in history, tragedy and da...
At the north-eastern end of Loch Awe, nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands, stands Kilchurn Castle – an impressive ruin perched on a rocky headland. This once-majestic fortress n...
