Among My Souvenirs

Castles have always been a stunning architectural achievement. Whether to demonstrate power, swagger or to protect, palaces and fortresses remain the breathtaking landmarks, visited by crowds of tourists. See our list of 29 castles from around the world – which one would you like to see? 29. Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California, USA Photo by Ellen Yeates 28. Mystras, Greece Photo by Unknown 27. Eilean Donan, Loch Duich Island, Scotland Photo by Dirk Sachse 26. Hohenzollern Castle, Germany Photo by Berthold Steinhilber 25. Ghardaïa, Algeria Photo by Unknown 24. Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau, Bavaria, Germany Photo by Unknown 23. Lake Bled, Bled, Slovenia Photo by Cory Schadt 22. Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany Photo by Jan van de Maat 21. Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra, Portugal Photo by Vítor Ribeiro 20. Vischering Castle, Lüdinghausen, North Rhine-Westfalia, Germany Photo by Unknown 19. Trakai, Lithuania Photo by Unknown 18. Ideal Palace, Hauterives,...

There are so many incredible locations on our planet Earth. This time we have explored countries, where nature blends with culture. Look through the list of the places we chose, that combine both of these two different features. 10. South Africa The country is said to have the most examples of ancient rock art in the world. Drakensberg mountains are not only impressive on their own, with a beautiful Blyde River Canyon, but for preserving the ancient Bushmen rock paintings, as well. Safaris in the wild with the luxurious lodges, Namaqualand, covered with thousands of blooming flowers in spring, attract adventurers. And the cities are hip and modern. Photo by Unknown Photo by Jeroen Diks Photo by Barbara Youngleson Photo by Hougaard Malan Photo by Damià Llorens Picó 9. Australia Although the desert covers the most of Australia, the amazing natural wonders are not lacking. Pink lakes, Twelve Apostles, the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Kings Canyon – the remote continent h...