I want to see Castles…

If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go?

If I Had Two Free Plane Tickets: A Castle-Calling Journey to Ireland

If two free plane tickets landed in my lap—no strings, just possibility—I know exactly where I’d go: Ireland. Not for the pubs or the cliffs (though they’re lovely), but for the castles. The ones that rise from moss and mist like ancient guardians of story and soul.

Ireland has over 30,000 castles, each one a portal. Some are crumbling ruins with ivy-cloaked secrets. Others stand proud, restored and regal. But all of them hum with history, magic, and the kind of quiet that invites creativity.

My Must-Visit Castles

Kilkenny Castle — Elegant and symmetrical, perfect for sketching at sunrise and journaling in the rose garden.Blarney Castle — I’d kiss the stone (maybe), whisper intentions into the wind, and wander the Poison Garden like a witch in training.Rock of Cashel — A dramatic ruin where I’d lay out a tarot spread at dusk and listen for ancestral echoes.Dunguaire Castle — A poet’s tower by Galway Bay. I’d read Yeats aloud and light a candle for creative flow.Ross Castle — Lakeside serenity in Killarney. I’d craft a moon ritual by the water and walk barefoot on moss.

Why Castles?

Because they’re more than stone. They’re metaphors. Fortresses of imagination. Symbols of feminine power and mystery. Visiting them would be a ritual in itself—a way to honor softness, strength, and the stories we carry.