Castles

The Kasteel / Castle De Haar is the biggest castle in the Netherlands, and it’s fairly easy to visit on a day trip from Amsterdam to Castle…

Himeji Castle (also known as Himeji-jo) is the biggest medieval Samurai castle in Japan, and arguably one of the coolest and most photogenic places in the entire…

Matsumoto Castle is one of the most well known and well preserved castles in Japan, along with Himeji Castle and Kumamoto Castle. This is an authentic Samurai…

Oman is a country full of forts and castles. According to some figures there are over 500 castles, forts, towers, and other fortifications in this Middle Eastern…

The Middle Eastern country of Oman is ranked as one of the safest countries in the world, and it has some incredible sights that range from historic…

No trip to Oman would be complete without a visit to the 13th century Al Rustaq Fort. This is one of the largest and most well known…

The Middle Eastern country of Oman is getting increasingly popular with tourists lately, but I still don’t think it gets the credit it deserves. Check out these…

An Naman Castle, also known as Bait Na’aman, is a fortification near the coastal town of Barka, Oman. It’s easy to reach from Muscat, and very much…

Nakhal Fort was probably my favorite castle/fort near Muscat, Oman. Not only is it super photogenic from a distance, but going up to the rooftop also gives…

Al Hazm Fort is one of the less known castles in Oman, but I still think it’s definitely worth a visit. The inside of the fort has…

Tokyo Japan is commonly rated the world’s #1 city for travel, and there are so many things to do. Even though it’s the largest metro area in…