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North Wales is blessed with some of the most stunning landmarks and eye-catching scenery that the UK has to offer. From prestigious heritage sites to areas of unforgettable natural beauty, it’s a part of the country that is begging to be explored and enjoyed. Here are just a few examples of the amazing sights and scenery that North Wales has to offer: Snowdon Take in the breath-taking beauty of Snowdonia National Park with an invigorating stroll amongst its towering peaks and through its tranquil forests. There are a wide variety of walks to choose from, but, perhaps, the biggest challenge is Mount Snowdon itself. There are a wide variety of routes to the summit to suit all walking abilities, but whatever your route up the mountain, you’re guaranteed to be …

This guest post is brought you as a means to share more about Madame Sherri after my own visit to the location. Madame Sherri is mostly known for an unusual castle-like house built for her in a rural area of New Hampshire–its ruins are now popular with hikers and those fascinated by abandoned and mysterious places. Local lore tells of the bemusement she engendered among the local populace with her fancy parties and her ostentatious lifestyle. But there is much more to the story of Antoinette Sherri. First of all, that was not her real name. A 1924 newspaper notice of the death of her husband, Andre Sherri (that wasn’t his real name, either), identified him as the “beloved husband of Antoinette Bramardi Sherri,” suggesting that her maiden name was …