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España: Wandering Granada, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana July 8, 2022 October 25, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of Granada, an Andalusian gem. Continue reading

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España: Ronda and Setenil

  By Wandering Jana July 1, 2022 October 25, 2022 Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A picturesque bridge and a town built under cliffs, Ronda and Setenil are truly unique. Continue reading

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Wandering Gibraltar

  By Wandering Jana June 28, 2022 October 25, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore a unique place that is on the southern coast of Spain, but not actually part of Spain. Continue reading

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España: Baelo Claudia and Tarifa

  By Wandering Jana June 24, 2022 March 25, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

An Ancient Roman town and a seaside town, more explorations of the southern Spanish coast! Continue reading

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España: Cadiz, Jerez, and the Southern Coast

  By Wandering Jana June 17, 2022 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Three days of exploration on Spain’s southern coast.  Continue reading

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España: Itálica

  By Wandering Jana June 10, 2022 October 25, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road

This mostly forgotten city was one of Ancient Rome’s finest treasures.  Continue reading

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España: Churches of Seville

  By Wandering Jana June 7, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Medieval World, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road

Colorful facades, golden altars and towering towers, explore the splendid churches of Seville.  Continue reading

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España: Palacios de Sevilla

  By Wandering Jana June 3, 2022 October 25, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

More mosaics, more gardens and more courtyards! Seville’s palaces are just breathtaking.  Continue reading

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España: the Alcázar of Seville

  By Wandering Jana May 31, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road

Mosaics, gardens and courtyards galore. Explore the breathtaking Alcázar.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Seville

  By Wandering Jana May 27, 2022 October 25, 2022 Blog, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Find out why this wanderer loves Seville so much. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Mérida

  By Wandering Jana May 24, 2022 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations a Spanish city with Roman ruins around every corner. Continue reading

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España: Trujillo and Medellín

  By Wandering Jana April 26, 2022 March 25, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Chicago, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Two castles, one ancient theater and two adorable towns on hills.  Continue reading

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España: Cáparra and Alcántara

  By Wandering Jana April 19, 2022 October 25, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Museums, Portugal, Spain, Updates from the Road

Roman ruins, ancient bridges, a random hermitage, and Portugal?  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Cáceres

  By Wandering Jana April 12, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Uncover the awe-inspiring marvels of Cáceres, Spain’s medieval town center! Continue reading

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España: Wandering Palencia and Plasencia

  By Wandering Jana April 5, 2022 October 25, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A couple of quick visits to two lovely Spanish cities.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Salamanca

  By Wandering Jana March 18, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a university town steeped in history.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Ávila

  By Wandering Jana March 15, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a picturesque walled city on a hill.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Valladolid

  By Wandering Jana February 25, 2022 April 27, 2022 Blog, Europe, Medieval World, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A Monday morning wander through the old town of Valladolid. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Burgos

  By Wandering Jana February 18, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a Northern Spanish city, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage cathedral. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Segovia

  By Wandering Jana February 11, 2022 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of beautiful Old Segovia, Spain. Continue reading

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España: A Real Spanish Castle

  By Wandering Jana February 4, 2022 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road

How does one start a five week journey around Spain? Well, with a castle of course! Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 30, End of the Road

  By Wandering Jana December 18, 2020 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, England, Europe, Hidden History, London, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom

A thirty day journey ends where it began, in London.  Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 29, Salisbury

  By Wandering Jana September 11, 2020 October 26, 2022 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, England, Europe, Medieval World, United Kingdom

A short jaunt to Salisbury brings a well-endowed giant and an amazing cathedral.  Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 27-28, Cornwall and Devon

  By Wandering Jana August 21, 2020 March 25, 2023 Ancient World, Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, United Kingdom

Explore some of what England’s most beautiful peninsula has to offer. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 26, Gloucester to Tewkesbury

  By Wandering Jana July 27, 2020 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, England, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom

A crazy day in Southern England going from one medieval church to another, exploring weird tombs and an even weirder map! Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 25, Southeastern Wales

  By Wandering Jana June 5, 2020 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom, Wales

The adventure continues through the Welsh countryside, in search of churches, ruins, castles, and a town devoted to books. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Piazza San Marco

  By Wandering Jana May 29, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Europe, Italy, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Venice, Wandering

A trip to Venice would not be complete without a visit to Saint Mark’s Square! Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Acqua Alta

  By Wandering Jana May 22, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Venice, Wandering

High water, canals and explorations of Venice, Italy. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Florence, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana May 15, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Florence, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of Florence continue with wonderful gardens, palaces, churches and museums, all the staples of urban tourism. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Florence, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana May 12, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Europe, Florence, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A return visit to Florence takes me to some of the city’s most beloved sights.  Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Siena

  By Wandering Jana May 8, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore a wonderful Tuscan city known for its stunning cathedral. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Tivoli

  By Wandering Jana May 1, 2020 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Italy, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore two villas built over a thousand years apart in this sleepy county town outside of Rome. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Rome, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana April 24, 2020 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Rome, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Churches, churches and more churches, tag along as I explore some of my favorite sights in Rome.  Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Rome, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana April 21, 2020 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Rome, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Returning to explore more of the Eternal City with two days jam packed full of ancient ruins and other awesome sights! Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Royal Palace of Caserta

  By Wandering Jana April 17, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Europe, Italy, Museums, Naples, UNESCO, Updates from the Road

Explore the largest royal palace in the world, conveniently located in the suburbs of Naples, Italy. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Naples

  By Wandering Jana April 10, 2020 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Naples, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Tag along as I return once again to the amazing city of Naples, Italy. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Pompeii

  By Wandering Jana April 3, 2020 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Museums, Naples, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore the ruins of the world’s most famous buried city! Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Valley of the Temples

  By Wandering Jana March 20, 2020 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road

A ridge, rather than a valley, full of wonderful ruins next to a wonderful Sicilian city. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: the Ruins of Selinunte

  By Wandering Jana March 17, 2020 July 12, 2021 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Italy, Museums, Updates from the Road

Explore the amazing ruins of an Ancient Greek city on the southern coast of Sicily. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Cefalù

  By Wandering Jana March 10, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore an adorable seaside fishing village on Sicily’s northern coast. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Monreale

  By Wandering Jana March 6, 2020 December 24, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Beautiful mosaics, a stunning cloister, and a majestic cathedral bring pilgrims from around the world to this hillside town outside of Palermo, Italy. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Palermo, Part Two

  By Wandering Jana February 28, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Further explorations take me through the bustling streets of Palermo.  Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Palermo, Part One

  By Wandering Jana February 25, 2020 September 18, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore Palermo, Sicily’s two most amazing attractions! Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Villa Romana del Casale

  By Wandering Jana February 21, 2020 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road

In the middle of Sicily lies the ruins of an Ancient Roman villa filled with amazing mosaics found nowhere else. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Syracuse

  By Wandering Jana February 11, 2020 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore one of Sicily’s most famous and oldest cities. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Noto

  By Wandering Jana February 7, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore a Sicilian city and UNESCO World Heritage site that was given new life after a devastating earthquake. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Taormina

  By Wandering Jana February 4, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of an adorable city high above the Mediterranean Sea. Continue reading

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Mysterious Temples of Malta

  By Wandering Jana January 31, 2020 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Malta, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road

Explore the mysterious and unique Neolithic temples of Malta! Continue reading

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Malta: Wandering Birgu

  By Wandering Jana January 28, 2020 October 26, 2022 Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Malta, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a Maltese town with colorful balconies and a history of torture. Continue reading

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Malta: Wandering Rabat

  By Wandering Jana January 24, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Malta, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

With an Ancient Roman house and hidden catacombs, Rabat is an interesting Maltese town. Continue reading