The vineyard views from the castle walls offer a uniquely California twist on the medieval experience. Neat rows of grapevines stretch toward the horizon, their geometric patterns creating a striking ...

There’s a moment when you’re cruising through Napa Valley’s vineyard-covered hills when something appears on the horizon that makes you question your GPS—a massive medieval Italian castle rising ...

Italy’s fame comes from cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice, but the country’s soul is often found far away from those postcard landmarks. Hidden in quiet valleys, perched on cliffside ridges, or ...

Montecatini Terme is a spa town, but not in the way Americans think of a spa — for centuries, people seeking a cure for ...

Watch on your schedule; you will receive a link to watch the lecture online immedately upon purchase. Immerse yourself in cultural insights that deepen your travel experience. Want to extend this ...

Although Tuscany is often associated with balmy summer days and the incessant cacophony of cicadas, it’s in the colder months that its food truly sings. As temperatures drop in October, there’s a ...

What does it mean to live slowly—and live well? A certain kind of global buyer is answering that question not with words, but with deeds: by putting down roots in a Tuscan villa. Here’s how.

Wales is the land of castles, with more castles per square mile than anywhere in the world! This unique claim to fame makes visiting a castle one of the best things to do in Wales. With over 600 ...

When you hear the word castle, you probably imagine towering stone walls and ancient halls tucked away in the hills of Europe. But right here in the U.S., you'll find several castles built in European ...

When you think of castles, the images that come to mind are likely of medieval and Gothic castles found in European countries. However, in the U.S., there are several European-inspired castles ...

When you think of castles, medieval Europe probably comes to mind, not the rolling hills of Georgia. But surprisingly, the Peach State is home to a handful of impressive castles, from storybook-style ...

Tuscany’s sunlit hills have long called to me, but it was during my extended time at Podere Aiole—a newly restored agriturismo in Castiglione d’Orcia—that I truly fell for the quiet allure of the Val ...