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October 14, 2013 by author

Haunted Castles You May Want to (or not) Visit this Halloween

Castles are believed to be some of the most haunted places here on earth. They have stood for hundreds of years and have witnessed many gruesome and ghastly things – from murderous plots against royalties, to savage attacks and siege, and even persecution and execution.

There are many things that make a castle creepy, from the sad and dismal stone walls to the creepy gargoyles in the towers and the turrets. But if you think that the outside is scary enough, wait until you get the chance to explore the interior of the following castles which are believed to be the most haunted in Europe.

Witches Castle

This castle is located in Unternberg, Austria. The history of the castle is bathed in blood, as this is where the famed trials of hundreds (possibly thousands) of women who were accused to be witches were held. The many halls of this castle is said to have been where the trials were conducted, and if the woman denies witchcraft, they are then tortured and made to suffer until they are forced to confess to being witches. Take note though that not all of the women condemned here are actual witches. So as the name and story suggest, the inside of the castle is haunted by apparitions of the women’s spirits – the innocent ones seeking justice and the guilty seeking revenge.

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh castle is located in Scotland, and is one of the longest standing structures in the country, dated to be over 800 years old. This castle has witnessed many conflicts and wars, and so it is but natural that many restless spirits walk its halls. There are also countless stories that further intensified its being one of the most haunted places in all of Scotland, like the haunted musicians of the castle. There is this piper who was lost among the castle’s underground, and up to this day you can hear him playing down in the halls. There is also the headless drummer boy who plays the battle drums. It is also said that within the dungeons of the castles thrives the spirits of thousands of sick people who died there of the plague. Which of them actually exists? Well, would you dare to find out?

Predjama Castle

The Predjama castle is located in Slovenia. This castle was built in the 1200s, and is creepy because it is built within a cave of the rock mountain which further increases its ghastly appeal and story. It was once the abode of the thieving baron who was fleeing the wrath of the Roman Emperor. Once the emperor found out where he was hiding, there began a series of siege which started the violent history of the castle. There are various ins and outs in the castle which the baron built in order to move his stolen goods, some leading into the dark recesses of the cave which holds ghastly secrets of their own.

So should you find yourself in Austria, Scotland, or Slovenia this Halloween, why not take a quick tour of the castles mentioned above? Now, wouldn’t that be a great way to spend the Day of the Dead?

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Photo by mallitch on Flickr

Filed Under: Austria, England, Europe, Scotland, Travel Tagged With: Europe, fall activities, Halloween, halloween attractions, haunted houses, Scotland, Slovenia

January 14, 2013 by Arlene

Should You Learn To Ski Or Snowboard?

While thinking about taking a winter sport as a leisure activity many of us are in a dilemma regarding which one to choose, skiing or snowboarding. Below we’ll discuss the pros and cons of both, helping you decide which of these sports would suit you best and let you feel the adrenaline pumping inside your mind, body and soul.

Pros of skiing

Since all of us are acquainted to walking with two legs, the same is the sensation of being on a ski, and hence is the reason learning to ski is regarded as easier and more comfortable when compared with snowboarding. Snowboarding requires more flexibility at the waist and powerful abdominal muscles to bear the jerks caused due to quick turning actions. Hence when one is on both the legs, then we may expect better body balance and one can shift their center of gravity to whatever position required for a better skiing experience.

Skiing makes use of poles to aid for accelerating and also for stopping, which is not possible when we are snowboarding. Stopping and slowing down is sometimes a tricky job even for expert snowboarders on the same terrain where beginner skiers accomplish that with ease. When on flat surface snowboarders have a really painful time trying to get through the snow.

Skiing is a sport which is better suited for longer run as after a certain age one may not be able to snowboard comfortably but skiing will be a lot more enjoyable. Young people who are always willing to look cool choose snowboarding but sooner or later they switch to skiing.

Pros of snowboarding

Snowboarding is a sport usually favored by the young sport enthusiasts because of the adrenaline rush it involves. The second most important thing is the appeal it has on the minds of the spectators, snowboarding is considered way too cooler by most of the people and as a matter of fact, it sure is.

Even when the speeds achieved in a ski is greater when compared to that of a snowboard, still the feel of being on a snowboard carries a greater degree of thrill factor with it.

Tougher terrains are difficult to be handled by beginners on a snowboard but as they learn the art of linking turns, slopes are not a problem when compared with skiers.

The lesser number of gears and cheaper accessories in snowboarding also makes it a lucrative sports option.

Last but not the least, the awesome number and types of tricks which can be performed on a snowboard makes it worth trying, though it involves some level of risks of getting hurt but still for thrill seekers, it might not be an issue.

Some of the famous skiing and snowboarding destinations around the world are enlisted below:

  • The Alps, Europe
  • Vail, Colorado USA
  • Andermatt, Switzerland
  • Hecuba, Japan
  • Portillo, Chile
  • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
  • Mt.Ruapehu, New Zealand
  • Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
  • Thredbo, Australia
  • St Anton Am Arlberg, Austria

Conclusion

So assuming that the facts that we have provided here would let you recognize your true adventure requirements and will help you decide which one is the best for you while exploring new areas, skis provide better advantage over snowboards and for extreme thrill seekers snowboard is the best option. At the end of the day the choice is all yours.

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Photo by VancityAllie on Flickr.

Filed Under: Asia, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Europe, France, Japan, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, South America, Switzerland, United States Tagged With: Alps, Andermatt, Fernie, Hecuba, mountains, Portillo, skiing, snowboarding, sports, Thredbo, Vail, winter sports

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