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Providence Canyon

  By Wandering Jana February 27, 2026 February 19, 2026 Blog, Georgia, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road
Providence Canyon State Park, Georgia

Explorations of a vivid landscape created by erosion.  Continue reading

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The Smokies: Cades Cove

  By Wandering Jana February 20, 2026 February 27, 2026 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, National Parks/Public Lands, Tennessee, United States, Updates from the Road
Cades Cove. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

A tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s famous historic district.  Continue reading

Tagged   Tennessee
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Hocking Hills

  By Wandering Jana February 13, 2026 February 20, 2026 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, Ohio, United States, Updates from the Road
Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve, Ohio

Explorations of a surprisingly gorgeous area of Ohio! Continue reading

Tagged   ohio
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New River Gorge

  By Wandering Jana December 25, 2025 February 13, 2026 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, West Virginia
New River Gorge Bridge. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia

A brief exploration of West Virginia’s national park. Continue reading

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Miscellaneous Georgia State Parks

  By Wandering Jana December 19, 2025 December 20, 2025 Blog, Georgia, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road
Sweetwater Creek State Park, Georgia

Just a whole bunch of places in the State of Georgia that I have visited.  Continue reading

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The Appalachians of Georgia, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana December 12, 2025 February 12, 2026 Blog, Georgia, National Parks/Public Lands, Updates from the Road
Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia

Even more of the gorgeousness of the Appalachians all the way down in Georgia.  Continue reading

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Ohlsdorf Cemetery

  By Wandering Jana December 5, 2025 December 13, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Germany, Updates from the Road
Ohlsdorf Cemetery. Hamburg, Germany

Explorations of the largest rural cemetery in the world.  Continue reading

Tagged   germany, hamburg
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Wandering Hamburg

  By Wandering Jana November 28, 2025 December 5, 2025 Blog, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Speicherstadt. Hamburg, Germany

Explorations of a modern but unique Northern German city. Continue reading

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Wandering Lüneberg

  By Wandering Jana November 21, 2025 November 29, 2025 Blog, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Lübeck, Germany

Explorations of a well preserved city financed by salt.  Continue reading

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Schloss Schwerin

  By Wandering Jana November 14, 2025 October 9, 2025 Blog, Castles!, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Schloss Schwerin, Germany

Explorations of a German fairytale castle.  Continue reading

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Wandering Lübeck

  By Wandering Jana November 7, 2025 November 14, 2025 Blog, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Holstentor. Lübeck, Germany

Soaring brick towers and World Heritage status, this German city is perfect for architecture lovers.  Continue reading

Tagged   germany
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Wandering Bremen

  By Wandering Jana October 31, 2025 November 7, 2025 Blog, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Böttcherstraße. Bremen, Germany

Explorations of a northern German city with a long independence streak.  Continue reading

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Brühl

  By Wandering Jana October 10, 2025 October 31, 2025 Blog, Europe, Germany, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Falkenlust. Bruhl, Germany

Two palaces, one grand UNESCO World Heritage Site! Continue reading

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Wandering Cologne

  By Wandering Jana October 3, 2025 October 10, 2025 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Eigelsteintorburg. Cologne, Germany

Explore the ancient and modern sides of Germany’s fourth largest city! Continue reading

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Wandering Mainz

  By Wandering Jana September 26, 2025 October 3, 2025 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Peterskirche, Mainz, Germany

Explorations of a German city layered in history, with surprisingly gorgeous churches. Continue reading

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Wandering Frankfurt

  By Wandering Jana September 19, 2025 September 26, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Willy-Brandt-Platz. Frankfurt, Germany

Explorations of Germany’s fifth largest city.  Continue reading

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Wandering Aschaffenburg

  By Wandering Jana September 12, 2025 September 19, 2025 Blog, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Schloss Johannisburg, Aschaffenburg, Germany

Explorations of a small Bavaria city not far from Frankfurt. Continue reading

Tagged   germany
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Wandering Speyer

  By Wandering Jana September 5, 2025 September 12, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Speyer Cathedral, Germany

An unassuming small city along the Rhine with a cathedral worthy of UNESCO status! Continue reading

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Wandering Heidelberg

  By Wandering Jana August 29, 2025 September 5, 2025 Blog, Castles!, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Heidelberg Castle, Germany

Explorations of a city famous for its romantic castle and gorgeous Old Town.  Continue reading

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Wandering Lucerne

  By Wandering Jana August 22, 2025 August 29, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Medieval World, Switzerland, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke). Lucerne, Switzerland

Covered bridges, city walls and a ton of fountains, explore the Swiss city of Lucerne. Continue reading

Tagged   lucerne, Switzerland
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Wandering Basel

  By Wandering Jana August 15, 2025 August 22, 2025 Blog, Europe, Medieval World, Switzerland, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Basler Münster. Basel, Switzerland

Brief explorations of Switzerland’s third most populous city.  Continue reading

Tagged   basel, Switzerland
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Wandering Colmar

  By Wandering Jana August 8, 2025 August 15, 2025 Blog, Europe, France, Medieval World, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Colmar. Alsace, France

This town screams Alsace adorableness!  Continue reading

Tagged   alsace, colmar, france
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Wandering Alsace

  By Wandering Jana August 1, 2025 August 8, 2025 Blog, Europe, France, Medieval World, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Riquewihr. Alsace, France

Get ready for some adorableness! Continue reading

Tagged   alsace, france
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Wandering Strasbourg

  By Wandering Jana July 25, 2025 August 1, 2025 Blog, Europe, France, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
La Petite France. Strasbourg, France

Half-timbered buildings, stunning church and a lot of rain, explore Strasbourg! Continue reading

Tagged   france, strasbourg
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Wandering Saarburg

  By Wandering Jana July 22, 2025 July 25, 2025 Blog, Castles!, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Saarburg, Germany

Explorations of a small German city with a waterfall right at its historic center. Continue reading

Tagged   germany, saarburg
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Wandering Cochem

  By Wandering Jana July 18, 2025 July 22, 2025 Blog, Castles!, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Cochem Castle, Germany

Explorations of a small German town and its famous castle. Continue reading

Tagged   cochem, germany
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Wandering Trier

  By Wandering Jana July 11, 2025 July 18, 2025 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Trier Cathedral and Liebfrauenkirche. Trier, Germany

Explorations of Germany’s oldest city! Continue reading

Tagged   germany, trier
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Wandering Ancient Trier

  By Wandering Jana July 1, 2025 July 11, 2025 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Germany, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Imperial Baths. Trier, Germany

Explorations of the impressive ancient ruins of Augusta Treverorum. Continue reading

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Wandering Vianden

  By Wandering Jana June 27, 2025 July 1, 2025 Blog, Castles!, Europe, Hidden History, Luxembourg, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Vianden Castle, Luxembourg

Explorations of a village in the north of Luxembourg famous for its stunning castle. Continue reading

Tagged   luxembourg, viaden
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Wandering Luxembourg

  By Wandering Jana June 24, 2025 June 28, 2025 Blog, Europe, Luxembourg, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Luxembourg City

Explorations of the city, not the entire country. That would have been amazing though.  Continue reading

Tagged   luxembourg
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Wandering Aachen

  By Wandering Jana June 20, 2025 June 24, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Ponttor. Aachen, Germany

Explorations of the city of Charlemagne.  Continue reading

Tagged   aachen, germany
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Wandering Maastricht

  By Wandering Jana June 10, 2025 June 20, 2025 Blog, Europe, Medieval World, The Netherlands, Updates from the Road, Wandering
River Meuse. Maastricht, the Netherlands

A wanderer accidentally finds herself in the middle of Carnival! Continue reading

Tagged   maastricht, the netherlands
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Wandering Utrecht

  By Wandering Jana June 6, 2025 June 10, 2025 Blog, Europe, Medieval World, The Netherlands, Updates from the Road, Wandering
The Oudegracht. Utrecht, the Netherlands

Explorations of a city with canals, brick buildings and a very tall bell tower.  Continue reading

Tagged   the netherlands, utrecht
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Wandering the Hague

  By Wandering Jana May 30, 2025 June 6, 2025 Blog, Europe, The Netherlands, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Paleis Kneuterdijk. the Hague, the Netherlands

A short exploration of the Netherlands’ de facto capital city.  Continue reading

Tagged   the hague, the netherlands
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Wandering Delft

  By Wandering Jana May 22, 2025 May 30, 2025 Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, The Netherlands, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Stadhuis on Grote Markt. Delft, the Netherlands

Came for the ceramics, stayed for the wandering.  Continue reading

Tagged   delft, the netherlands
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Wandering Haarlem

  By Wandering Jana May 8, 2025 May 22, 2025 Blog, Europe, Medieval World, The Netherlands, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Haarlem, the Netherlands

A former resident of Harlem, New York, explores the original Haarlem.  Continue reading

Tagged   Haarlem, the netherlands
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Wandering Leiden

  By Wandering Jana May 2, 2025 May 8, 2025 Blog, Europe, Medieval World, The Netherlands, Updates from the Road, Wandering
houses along canal. Leiden, the Netherlands

Explorations of a South Holland city where you are never far from water.  Continue reading

Tagged   leiden, the netherlands
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Return to Amsterdam

  By Wandering Jana April 24, 2025 May 2, 2025 Amsterdam, Blog, Europe, The Netherlands, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
canal. Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

A wanderer finds herself back in the “Venice of the North.” Continue reading

Tagged   amsterdam, the netherlands
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Cemeteries of Savannah

  By Wandering Jana February 7, 2025 June 19, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Georgia, United States, Updates from the Road
Bonaventure Cemetery. Savannah, Georgia

 Giant trees covered in Spanish moss. The cemeteries of Savannah are something unique.  Continue reading

Tagged   georgia, savannah
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Amelia Island

  By Wandering Jana January 24, 2025 February 7, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Florida, Hidden History, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Fort Clinch. Amelia Island, Florida.

A northern Floridian island complete with an adorable downtown, a lighthouse, a fort and even a fantastic cemetery.  Continue reading

Tagged   florida
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Wandering St. Augustine, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana January 17, 2025 January 24, 2025 Blog, Florida, Museums, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Memorial Presbyterian Church. St. Augustine, Florida

Explorations of two men’s outlandish taste in architecture that changed the look of St. Augustine.  Continue reading

Tagged   florida
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Wandering St. Augustine

  By Wandering Jana January 10, 2025 January 17, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Florida, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering
historic district. St. Augustine, Florida

Explorations of the colonial side of one of the the oldest European-settled cities in the United States! Continue reading

Tagged   florida
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The Cemeteries of Charleston

  By Wandering Jana December 26, 2024 January 10, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, South Carolina, United States, Updates from the Road
Second Presbyterian Church. Charleston, South Carolina

A cemetery wanderer find a whole lot of great cemeteries on accident.  Continue reading

Tagged   charleston, South Carolina
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Wandering Charleston

  By Wandering Jana December 13, 2024 January 19, 2025 Blog, Museums, South Carolina, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore a southern city known for its unique houses, cobblestone streets and Fort Sumter (which I didn’t visit). Continue reading

Tagged   charleston, South Carolina
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Cathedral Caverns

  By Wandering Jana December 6, 2024 December 13, 2024 Alabama, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road
Cathedral Caverns State Park, Alabama

Explorations of a cave that really lives up to its name.  Continue reading

Tagged   Alabama
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Lookout Mountain

  By Wandering Jana November 22, 2024 June 19, 2025 Alabama, Blog, Georgia, National Parks/Public Lands, Tennessee, United States, Updates from the Road
Little River Falls. Little River Canyon National Preserve, Alabama

One mountain, three states, and a whole lot to see.  Continue reading

Tagged   Alabama, georgia, Tennessee
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The Appalachians of Georgia

  By Wandering Jana November 8, 2024 December 16, 2025 Blog, Georgia, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

All the gorgeousness of the Appalachians all the way down in Georgia.  Continue reading

Tagged   Appalachian Mountains, georgia
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Wandering Savannah

  By Wandering Jana November 1, 2024 February 11, 2026 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Georgia, Museums, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Lafayette Square. Savannah, Georgia

Explorations of Georgia’s oldest city, known for its southern charm. Continue reading

Tagged   georgia, savannah
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Congaree

  By Wandering Jana October 25, 2024 November 1, 2024 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, South Carolina, United States, Updates from the Road
Congaree National Park, South Carolina

Explorations of one of America’s forgotten National Parks. Continue reading

Tagged   South Carolina
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Italia: Wandering Bergamo

  By Wandering Jana October 18, 2024 October 25, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Città Alta. Bergamo, Italy

Explorations of a city with gorgeous churches, multiple fortifications and view of the Alps.  Continue reading

Tagged   bergamo, italy
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