castles

Well hello from Europe! After flying kittywompus through Washington DC, Brussels, Belgium, I finally landed in Munich, exhausted, but really happy to see Ryan and Patti.  

Ancient Edinburgh Castle sits atop an extinct volcano. ABERDEENSHIRE, Scotland -- In the craggy Highlands of Scotland, and to some extent in the lusher lowlands as well, life has always been harsh.  

One of my fascinations here in Northern Tuscany's Lunigiana region is with castles. There are over 160 castles and castle ruins in our little territory. But of course, I haven't been...  

Historic Belgian castle's date with auctioneer approaches -- will nobles' family feud result in 'fire sale?'Court-ordered auction of perfectly preserved medieval Corroy-le-Chateau to be held September 22, 2008.  

On a quest to find Venetian influence in Greece? Then travel to Peloponnese.  

The 11th annual Pacific BeachFest offers music, dancing, food, surfing and sand castles on the boardwalk by Crystal Pier. There will also be an 8K run, shopping on the beachfront and an evening fireworks show. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. This family-oriented event includes a kids' festival area...  

Fancy being a ghost detective? One of Britain’s most haunted castles is daring people to take on the role this Halloween during some spooky after-dark tours.  

Tuesday, October 07, 2008 — The Castles stood outside, watching the fire burn through their Waukesha, Wisconsin rental home in complete shock. When the fire department extinguished the flames, only the structure of their home was left. They had lost everything.  

Castles, monasteries and stately homes that have survived battles, the Reformation and the elements are falling victim to a more modern adversary — drunken youths.  

Teams get creative during this year's Corona del Mar sand castle contest.  

"Sittin' on Top of the World" is one of the vintage songs Tom Castles still sings.  

Q: We are going to be in London Dec. 20 through Jan. 3. What special things are going on then? We are most interested in events presented for the holidays. I have heard about castles that offer special dinners for Christmas.  

Today festival HISPANO: Noon-6 p.m. Wannamaker County Park, North Charleston. $10. Celebrates Hispanic culture. Music by Orquesta Canela, Havanason, Makeno Son and DJ Luigi, folk dance demonstrations, salsa contest and lessons, crafts, jump castles, rides, ethnic food and more. Call 795-4FUN or...  

“Music is, maybe, completely misunderstood,” says Tom Castles, the veteran Stockton jazzman who turned 100 on Friday. “I mean the value of it to each person in the world.  

Q: We are going to be in London Dec. 20 through Jan. 3. What special things are going on then? We are most interested in events presented for the holidays. I have heard about castles that offer special dinners for Christmas. A: London during the holidays is...