A Medieval Walled City In Portugal - Obidos
Visiting Obidos today is like visiting the charm and cultural scene of Portugal’s past. You can walk the ancient wall that surrounds the city, taking in the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Built By Daniel & Caleb Smith - Caleb Smith State Park
Caleb Smith Preserve contains the historic home of Caleb and his father Daniel Smith II. Caleb, the grandson of Richard “Bull” Smith, and was a member of the New York Assembly and a Suffolk County Judge.
A Richly Decorated Portuguese Cathedral - Porto Cathedral
Porto Cathedral was started in the 12th century, and reached the size it is today in the 13th century, with the cloisters being added in the 14th century.
The Largest Unfinished Catholic Church In The World - Sagrada Familia
The groundbreaking was on March 19, 1882 and the construction will continue well into 2026, and the building facade design is taken from the holy scriptures and nature as models. When completed, the building will have eighteen towers.
The Largest Cathedral In Ireland - St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Patrick’s is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland and dates from 1230
A Hudson Valley Victorian Castle Resort - Mohonk Mountain House
The Mohonk Mountain House is a historic and iconic resort located in the Catskill Mountain on the Shawangunk Ridge, on the shores of Lake Mohonk, near New Paltz, New York.
Algarve Sea Caves & Beaches - Lagos, Portugal
The caves and beaches of Lagos are best seen by from the water, so taking a boat tour will offer you a unique perspective of the Algarve’s rugged coastline.
Saved By ‘Reader’s Digest’ Co-Founder - Boscobel
Boscobel is a historic house museum located in Garrison, New York. It was built between 1804 and 1808 as the dream house of wealthy Loyalist, States Morris Dyckman in Montrose, New York.
Home Of The Stone Of Eloquence - Blarney Castle
The present Blarney Castle is the third structure to be erected on the site and was built by Dermot MacCarthy in 1446. The famous Blarney Stone is at the top of the castle
The Seat Of The Archbishop Of Naples - Cathedral of Assumption of Mary
The present cathedral was commissioned by King Charles I of Anjou and was built between 13th and 14th century.
A Former Carnegie Mansion in New York - Cooper-Hewitt Museum
The Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is is housed in the former mansion of wealthly industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, just off of Fifth Avenue on the upper east side of Manhattan.
An UNESCO City of Literature With 1,000 Pubs - Dublin, Ireland
Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and its compact city center offers and exciting mixture of new and old. It is a social place with a huge reputation, busy pubs, museums
UNESCO Global Geopark In Ireland - Cliffs Of Moher
The cliffs are visually spectacular against the Atlantic Ocean.
The Stronghold Of The O’Brien Clan - Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
The castle, built around 1425, contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings in the style of the period of the Great Earl.
A Popular Ring Of Kerry Town - Killarney
Killarney is a small town surrounded by beautiful lakes, rolling green mountains with history and heritage and thrives on tourism.
Castle Turned Abbey - Kylemore Abbey
Built between 1863 and 1868, Kylemore Castle, was a 70-room private home for Mitchell Henry and his family. Mitchell was the son of a wealthy Manchester cotton merchant, and he was skilled pathologist and eye surgeon, who ended up getting involved with politics.
Abbey Ruins & Cemetery - Donegal Abbey Cemetery
Today, the haunting ruins of the once celebrated Franciscan abbey are now a graveyard overlooking Donegal Bay.
A City With Two Names - Derry- Londonderry, Ireland
If someone refers to the city as Derry, they are probably Catholic. If they refer to it as Londonerry, they are most likely Protestant.
Giant’s Causeway - UNESCO Heritage Site In Northern Ireland
The legend associated with Giant’s Causeway is that it was carved from the coast by the 50-foot tall giant, Finn McCool.
The Birthplace of Titanic - Belfast, United Kingdom
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the birthplace of the Titanic and the portable defibrillator was invented here in 1965.