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Wandering Jana
An archaeology and history fanatic, traveling the world to discover the past.
 
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A Tomb Fit For Napoleon

  By Wandering Jana June 15, 2017 October 28, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, France, Hidden History, Museums, Paris
Napoleon's Tomb, Église du Dôme, Paris

Only a tomb so elaborate and grandiose as this one would be acceptable for someone like Napoleon. Continue reading

Tagged   cemeteries, cemetery, Église du Dôme, france, history, L'Hôtel national des Invalides, Louis-Philippe, Musée de l'Armée, napoleon, paris
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Wandering Amsterdam

  By Wandering Jana June 8, 2017 February 4, 2025 Amsterdam, Blog, Europe, Museums, The Netherlands, UNESCO, Wandering
Amsterdam canal in autumn

Explorations of the “Venice of the North.” Continue reading

Tagged   amsterdam, holland, koninklijk paleis, the netherlands
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Greetings from Acadia

  By Wandering Jana June 4, 2017 October 28, 2022 Blog, Maine, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road
Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park

You may have heard about Acadia National Park, but have you seen it from a wanderer’s perspective? Continue reading

Tagged   acadia national park, findyourpark, island, jordan pond, landscape, maine, national park
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8 Recommendations for Visiting Historical Sites

  By Wandering Jana June 1, 2017 October 28, 2022 Blog, Museums, Travel Tips

From appreciating historical value to what to do with your hands, a few things are just a bit different when you step into the past. Continue reading

Tagged   etiquette, historic site, historic travel, history, travel tips
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Villa San Marco: A Roman Mega-Mansion

  By Wandering Jana May 25, 2017 February 4, 2025 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Naples
Villa of San Marco, atrium

In the suburbs of Naples, Italy, lies one of the largest preserved mansions of the ancient world and it’s absolutely huge. Continue reading

Tagged   ancient roman, ancient rome, archaeology, history, house, italy, naples, stabia
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The Majesty of Scotland’s Central Highlands

  By Wandering Jana May 18, 2017 February 27, 2018 Blog, Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom
Loch Lochy

Bowl-shaped mountains, separated by lochs of dark blue water and endless, treeless moors, dot the landscape. Intrigued yet? Continue reading

Tagged   castle, highlands, landscape, loch, loch lochy, loch ness, loch oich, national park, scotland, scottish highlands, united kingdom
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Wandering Around the Big Apple

  By Wandering Jana May 12, 2017 February 4, 2025 Blog, Museums, New York City, New York State, United States, Wandering
Greenwich Village, NYC

A little exploration of New York City’s amazing architecture.  Continue reading

Tagged   bronx, cemeteries, cemetery, central park, chelsea, fred f french building, grand central, grand central terminal, greenwich village, history, house, island, lower manhattan, manhattan, new york, new york city, woodlawn cemetery
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Ephesus: The Gem of Ionia

  By Wandering Jana April 21, 2017 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Museums, Turkey, UNESCO
Library of Celsus, Ephesus, Turkey

On Turkey’s Aegean coast lies one of the ancient world’s greatest cities: Ephesus. What started as a Greek colony grew into a city that held one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Continue reading

Tagged   ephesus, turkey
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Brighton Pier: England’s Finest Pleasure Pier

  By Wandering Jana April 14, 2017 April 17, 2024 Blog, England, Europe, Hidden History, United Kingdom
Brighton Pier

This pleasure pier has been a destination for day-trippers from London for over a century. Continue reading

Tagged   brighton, brighton pier, england, great britain
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Why Cemeteries Rock

  By Wandering Jana April 10, 2017 September 10, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, England, Europe, France, Italy, Medieval World, Paris, Scotland, Turkey, United Kingdom
Welford Road Cemetery in Leicester, England.

Why does one history buff love cemeteries so much? Trust me, it’s not creepy. Continue reading

Tagged   cemeteries, cemetery
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5 Easy Packing Solutions For Your Next Adventure

  By Wandering Jana April 4, 2017 April 17, 2024 Blog, Travel Tips

Packing doesn’t have to be a nightmare.  Here are 5 easy tips to help you get started! Continue reading

Tagged   packing tips, tips
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Governors Island: The Birthplace of New York

  By Wandering Jana April 1, 2017 February 4, 2025 Blog, Hidden History, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, New York City, New York State, United States
Castle Williams, Governors Island, NYC

New York wasn’t born on Manhattan, but instead on a very unlikely place in the harbor.  Continue reading

Tagged   castle williams, fort jay, governors island, new york, new york city
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