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Wandering Leiden

  By Wandering Jana May 2, 2025 May 8, 2025 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern 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, Early Modern World, Europe, Modern World, 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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Amelia Island

  By Wandering Jana January 24, 2025 February 7, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Florida, Hidden History, Modern World, 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, Modern World, 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, Modern World, 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, Modern World, 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, Modern World, 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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Wandering Savannah

  By Wandering Jana November 1, 2024 January 26, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Georgia, Modern World, 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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Italia: Wandering Perugia

  By Wandering Jana August 9, 2024 August 16, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Modern World, Updates from the Road, Wandering
City views. Perugia, Italy

Explore a hilltop city complete with medieval buildings, churches and gorgeous views.  Continue reading

Tagged   italy, Perugia
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Italia: Wandering Orvieto

  By Wandering Jana July 30, 2024 August 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Piazza della Repubblic. Orvieto, Italy

Explorations of an Umbrian city high above the countryside. Continue reading

Tagged   italy, Orvieto
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Italia: Wandering Ostuni

  By Wandering Jana June 28, 2024 July 2, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Updates from the Road, Wandering
city walls. Ostuni, Italy

 Explorations of Apulia’s White City! Continue reading

Tagged   italy, Ostuni
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Italia: Wandering Alberobello

  By Wandering Jana June 25, 2024 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Trulli. Alberobello, Italy

Explore the home of the trulli! Continue reading

Tagged   Alberobello, italy
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Italia: Wandering Bari

  By Wandering Jana June 21, 2024 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road
promenade. Bari, Italy

Explorations of a port city on the Adriatic Sea and the final resting place of Ole St. Nick. Continue reading

Tagged   Bari, italy
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Italia: Wandering Lecce

  By Wandering Jana June 14, 2024 June 21, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a Baroque city built in stone.  Continue reading

Tagged   italy, lecce, puglia
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Italia: Wandering Altamura

  By Wandering Jana June 3, 2024 June 14, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Modern World, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a small Southern Italian city few have heard about.  Continue reading

Tagged   altamura, italy
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Italia: Wandering Matera

  By Wandering Jana May 31, 2024 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Matera, Italy

Explorations of a city where people built their houses in caves! Continue reading

Tagged   italy, matera
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Italia: Wandering Scilla

  By Wandering Jana May 28, 2024 May 31, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Scilla, Italy

Explorations of a small town perched by the edge of the sea.  Continue reading

Tagged   italy, scilla
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Italia: Wandering Messina

  By Wandering Jana May 24, 2024 May 28, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a harbor city where Sicily and mainland Italy meet. Continue reading

Tagged   italy, messina
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Italia: Wandering Catania

  By Wandering Jana May 15, 2024 May 24, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata. Catania, Sicily, Italy

Explorations of a Baroque city at the foot of Mt. Etna.  Continue reading

Tagged   Catania, italy, sicily
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Italia: Wandering Ragusa

  By Wandering Jana May 10, 2024 May 15, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Piazza Duomo. Ragusa, Sicily, Italy

Explorations of a Southeastern Sicilian city perched on top of two hills.  Continue reading

Tagged   italy, ragusa, sicily
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Italia: Wandering Rome, Again, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana April 25, 2024 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Rome, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Mausoleo di Santa Costanza. Rome, Italy

My obsession with Rome is starting to get a bit ridiculous.  Continue reading

Tagged   italy, rome
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Italia: Wandering Rome, Again

  By Wandering Jana April 17, 2024 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Rome, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Vatican City, Wandering
Trajan's Market. Rome, Italy

A fifth visit to the Eternal City.  Continue reading

Tagged   italy, rome
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Jekyll Island

  By Wandering Jana February 9, 2024 April 17, 2024 Blog, Georgia, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road
deer on trail. Jekyll Island, Georgia

Explorations of one of Georgia’s Golden Isles! Continue reading

Tagged   georgia, jekyll island
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Gulf Islands

  By Wandering Jana February 2, 2024 February 10, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Florida, Mississippi, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road
Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida

Sandy beaches, ruined fortifications and alligators, explore Gulf Islands National Seashore! Continue reading

Tagged   florida, gulf islands, mississippi
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Wandering the French Quarter

  By Wandering Jana December 14, 2023 January 5, 2024 Blog, Hidden History, Louisiana, Modern World, Museums, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering
New Orleans

Explorations of the most famous neighborhood of New Orleans. Continue reading

Tagged   louisiana, New Orleans
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Wandering Baton Rouge

  By Wandering Jana December 7, 2023 December 14, 2023 Blog, Louisiana, Modern World, Museums, State Capitol Buildings, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering
views from capitol building. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Explorations of the capital city of Louisiana! Continue reading

Tagged   baton rouge, louisiana
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French Illinois

  By Wandering Jana October 27, 2023 October 22, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Hidden History, Illinois, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States
Fort du Chartres, Illinois

The French were not just in Louisiana. They were all along the Mississippi.  Continue reading

Tagged   history, illinois
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Wandering St. Louisish, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana September 29, 2023 October 20, 2023 Blog, Missouri, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, St. Louis, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Even more explorations of a bunch of places in St. Louis and its suburbs.  Continue reading

Tagged   missouri, st. louis
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Wandering St. Louisish

  By Wandering Jana September 22, 2023 September 29, 2023 Blog, Missouri, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, St. Louis, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Jewel Box. Forest Park. St. Louis, Missouri

Explorations of a bunch of places in St. Louis and its suburbs.  Continue reading

Tagged   missouri, st. louis
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Missouri State Penitentiary

  By Wandering Jana September 8, 2023 September 15, 2023 Blog, Hidden History, Missouri, Modern World, Museums, The Ozarks, United States, Updates from the Road

Tour a really creepy old prison in the middle of Missouri’s capital.  Continue reading

Tagged   jefferson city, missouri, Missouri State Penitentiary.
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Land Between the Lakes

  By Wandering Jana September 1, 2023 September 8, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Kentucky, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, Tennessee, United States, Updates from the Road
Lighthouse Landing Lighthouse. Grand Rivers, Kentucky.

A unique geographic area with a unique kind of park.  Continue reading

Tagged   Kentucky, Land Between the Lakes, Tennessee
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Wandering Munich: the Residenz

  By Wandering Jana August 25, 2023 January 15, 2025 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
the Antiquarium. Munich Residenz. Munich, Germany

This palace is a lot, but in a good way.  Continue reading

Tagged   germany, munich, Munich Residenz
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Wandering Munich

  By Wandering Jana August 11, 2023 August 25, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Neues Rathaus. Munich, Germany

Explorations of the third largest city in Germany! Continue reading

Tagged   germany, munich
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Wandering Nuremberg, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana July 28, 2023 August 9, 2023 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Kaiserburg Nürnberg (Imperial Castle of Nuremberg). Nuremberg, Germany

Explore even more of the amazing city of Nuremberg, including the castle! Continue reading

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Wandering Nuremberg

  By Wandering Jana July 21, 2023 August 9, 2023 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Henkerbrücke (Hangman's Bridge), Nuremberg, Germany

Explorations of a really impressive German city! Continue reading

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Wandering Würzburg

  By Wandering Jana July 7, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Garden of Würzburg Residence (Residenz Würzburg)

Explore a lovely Bavarian city that was fantastically rebuilt after WWII.  Continue reading

Tagged   germany, Würzburg
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Wandering Bamberg

  By Wandering Jana June 30, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Modern World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall). Bamberg, Germany

Explorations of one extremely adorable German city. Continue reading

Tagged   bamberg, germany, travel
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Wandering Berlin

  By Wandering Jana June 16, 2023 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor). Berlin, Germany

A palace and a bit of a wander, check out my explorations of Berlin! Continue reading

Tagged   Berlin, germany
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Wandering Dresden

  By Wandering Jana June 9, 2023 December 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Courtyard. Dresden Castle. Dresden, Germany

Explore a city that rose from the ashes of WWII.  Continue reading

Tagged   dresden, germany
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Wandering Prague, Part 3

  By Wandering Jana June 6, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Czechia, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Charles Bridge (Karlův most). Lesser Town. Prague, Czechia

More explorations of the enchanting capital city of Czechia.  Continue reading

Tagged   Czechia, prague
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Wandering Prague, Part 2: Prague Castle

  By Wandering Jana May 26, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
St. Vitus Cathedral. Prague Castle. Prague, Czechia

Discover the grand castle of Prague! Continue reading

Tagged   Czechia, prague
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Wandering Prague, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana May 16, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Czechia, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Our Lady before Týn (Chrám Matky Boží před Týnem). Old Town Square. (Staroměstské náměstí), Prague, Czechia

Take a look at the city that stole my heart. Continue reading

Tagged   Czechia, prague
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Wandering Brno

  By Wandering Jana May 12, 2023 February 1, 2025 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Czechia, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Brno, Czechia

Bones, mummies, and even a castle! Check out the amazing Czech city of Brno! Continue reading

Tagged   Brno, Czechia
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Wandering Bratislava

  By Wandering Jana May 5, 2023 May 12, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Church of the Elevation of the Holy Cross. Bratislava, Slovakia.

Explore the adorable capital city of Slovakia! Continue reading

Tagged   Bratislava, Slovakia
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Wandering Budapest

  By Wandering Jana April 28, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Europe, Hungary, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Hungarian Parliament. Budapest, Hungary

A crazy day of exploring the capital city of Hungary! Continue reading

Tagged   Budapest, Hungary
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Wandering Vienna, Part 3

  By Wandering Jana April 18, 2023 September 4, 2024 Austria, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Kunsthistorisches Museum.. Vienna, Austria

Even more museums, churches and palaces! Explore a bit more of Vienna! Continue reading

Tagged   Austria, vienna
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Wandering Vienna, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana April 14, 2023 September 4, 2024 Austria, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Upper Belvedere. Vienna, Austria

More museums, more palaces, more churches and even a crypt. Explore more of Vienna! Continue reading

Tagged   Austria, vienna
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Wandering Vienna

  By Wandering Jana April 11, 2023 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Austria, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
St. Michael's Wing. Hofburg. Vienna, Austria

Palaces, museums, and churches! Oh, My! Explore the amazing Vienna, Austria! Continue reading

Tagged   Austria, vienna
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Wandering Salzburg

  By Wandering Jana March 31, 2023 September 4, 2024 Austria, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Salzach River. Salzburg, Austria

Explore this salty city famous for “the Sound of Music” and Mozart.  Continue reading

Tagged   Austria, Salzburg
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Wandering Liechtenstein

  By Wandering Jana March 24, 2023 March 28, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Liechtenstein, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering
Burg Gutenberg. Balzers, Liechtenstein

Explore a country that is the fourth smallest in Europe and one most people have never heard of.  Continue reading

Tagged   Balzers, Liechtenstein, Vaduz
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