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Wandering Brno

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

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

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Wandering Bratislava

  By Wandering Jana May 5, 2023 May 12, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore the adorable capital city of Slovakia! Continue reading

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Wandering Budapest

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

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

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Wandering Vienna, Part 3

  By Wandering Jana April 18, 2023 September 4, 2024 Austria, Blog, Europe, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

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

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Wandering Vienna, Part 2

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

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

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Wandering Vienna

  By Wandering Jana April 11, 2023 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Austria, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

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

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Wandering Salzburg: DomQuartier

  By Wandering Jana April 4, 2023 September 4, 2024 Austria, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

My 200th Update from the Road brings Salzburg’s famous DomQuartier.  Continue reading

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Wandering Salzburg

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

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

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Wandering Liechtenstein

  By Wandering Jana March 24, 2023 November 11, 2025 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Liechtenstein, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

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

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Wandering Zurich

  By Wandering Jana March 13, 2023 March 21, 2023 Blog, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, Switzerland, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore a bit of Zurich. Switzerland, the first stop on a month long adventure.  Continue reading

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Agate Fossil Beds and Toadstool Park

  By Wandering Jana October 17, 2022 July 17, 2025 Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, Nebraska, Updates from the Road

Check out two of Nebraska’s lesser-known attractions! Continue reading

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Cahokia

  By Wandering Jana September 6, 2022 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Hidden History, Illinois, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, UNESCO, United States, Updates from the Road

Before Columbus, there once was a large metropolis on the Mississippi larger than most European cities of the time.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Madrid, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana September 2, 2022 April 22, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

More explorations of Madrid in my last post on my journey through Spain. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Madrid, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana August 30, 2022 April 22, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of the capital of Spain! Continue reading

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España: Wandering Toledo, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana August 23, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

More explorations of Toledo. The one in Spain, not the one in Ohio. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Toledo, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana August 19, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore the original Toledo, an ancient city upon a hill.  Continue reading

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España: Belmonte, Aranjuez and El Escorial

  By Wandering Jana August 15, 2022 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road

One cannot just visit Spain without seeing some castles and palaces.  Continue reading

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España: Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba

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

Moorish mosque transformed into a Christian cathedral, the Mezquita-Catedral is one of the most unique churches in the world. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Cordoba

  By Wandering Jana August 9, 2022 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Patios, gardens, and courtyards. Explorations of Cordoba.  Continue reading

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España: Two Castles and Baeza

  By Wandering Jana August 5, 2022 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A ruined town inside of a grand fortress, a castle overlooking a town, and a UNESCO World Heritage city, explore the province of Jaén. Continue reading

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España: the Alhambra and Generalife of Granada, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana August 1, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A fortress, palaces and gardens, this Andalusian marvel has to be seen. La segunda parte.  Continue reading

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España: the Alhambra and Generalife of Granada, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana July 28, 2022 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A fortress, palaces and gardens, this Andalusian marvel has to be seen. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Granada, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana July 15, 2022 October 25, 2022 Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

More explorations of the wonderful Spanish city of Granada! Continue reading

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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: 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 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 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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The Smokies: the Deep South

  By Wandering Jana November 19, 2021 September 4, 2024 Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, North Carolina, UNESCO, United States, Updates from the Road

With history, waterfalls, and a giant lake, visiting the southern side of the Smokies is a treat! Continue reading

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Monticello

  By Wandering Jana October 29, 2021 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Virginia

Explore the grand home of one of America’s founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson. Continue reading

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Fort Washington

  By Wandering Jana September 6, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Hidden History, Maryland, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore a fort built to protect Washington, D.C. Continue reading

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Mount Vernon

  By Wandering Jana August 27, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Museums, United States, Updates from the Road, Virginia, Washington DC

Just the grand home of America’s first president, that is all.  Continue reading

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St. Mary’s City

  By Wandering Jana August 20, 2021 July 7, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Maryland, Museums, United States, Updates from the Road

Take a step back in time at Maryland’s first capitol city. Continue reading

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Southern Maryland

  By Wandering Jana August 13, 2021 June 7, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Maryland, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore an area in weirdly shaped Maryland that is jam packed with history.  Continue reading

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Arlington House

  By Wandering Jana August 6, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Virginia

Why does Arlington National Cemetery have a giant house? Continue reading

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Arlington National Cemetery

  By Wandering Jana July 30, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Virginia, Washington DC

Explore the nation’s most famous national cemetery. Continue reading

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Return to Washington, D.C.

  By Wandering Jana July 22, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering, Washington DC

A wander through the capitol of the nation. Continue reading