Castles can be magnificent and imposing buildings. It took Kings, counts or barons years, if not decades to erect. These men usually had a considerable number of people helping the construction.

European castles are some of the world’s most iconic and historically significant structures, many dating back to the Middle Ages. They were primarily built for defense against enemy invaders, housing ...

Tripadvisor recently featured 10 spectacular, open-to-the-public castles in Europe, Japan and even California as the best places to conjure fairy tale dreams. The list is topped by Neuschwanstein, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel, specializing in adventure and the great outdoors. The tidal island of Mont Saint-Michel on the Normandy coast at ...