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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Taormina

  By Wandering Jana February 4, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, 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 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Malta, Museums, 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, Early Modern World, 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, Early Modern World, 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

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Malta: Wandering Valletta

  By Wandering Jana January 14, 2020 July 10, 2023 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Malta, Modern World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of the smallest capital city in Europe, belonging to one of the smallest countries. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 24, Wandering Cardiff

  By Wandering Jana January 10, 2020 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, United Kingdom, Wales, Wandering

Explorations of the great Welsh capital of Cardiff. Continue reading

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Return to Glen Canyon

  By Wandering Jana November 19, 2019 October 26, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A quick day trip brings further explorations of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 23, Hellfire Pass and a Patron Saint

  By Wandering Jana November 8, 2019 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, United Kingdom, Wales

From Snowdonia National Park to Saint Davids, explore Western Wales. Continue reading

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Wandering Arles

  By Wandering Jana November 1, 2019 March 30, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, France, Medieval World, Museums, Wandering

Explorations of a picturesque Southern French town. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 22, Chester and Some Welsh Castles

  By Wandering Jana October 11, 2019 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, United Kingdom, Wales

Explore the medieval town of Chester and a couple of awesome castles in Northern Wales. Continue reading

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Wandering Mantua

  By Wandering Jana September 27, 2019 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Wandering

Explorations of a lovely Northern Italian city full of wonderful palaces and churches. Continue reading

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The Catacombs of Naples

  By Wandering Jana September 20, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Museums, Naples

They are grisly, dark and awesome! Check out the Catacombs of Naples! Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 21, Wandering Liverpool

  By Wandering Jana September 13, 2019 October 26, 2022 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, England, Europe, Modern World, Museums, United Kingdom, Wandering

A rainy day exploring the great British city of Liverpool. Continue reading

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The Long Room

  By Wandering Jana September 6, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Ireland, Modern World, Museums

Explore one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Continue reading

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Wandering St. Louis

  By Wandering Jana August 23, 2019 September 1, 2023 Blog, Missouri, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, Route 66, St. Louis, United States, Wandering

Explorations of the Gateway to the West. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 20, Carlisle to Penrith

  By Wandering Jana August 16, 2019 September 10, 2023 Ancient World, Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom

A cathedral, an abbey, castle ruins and even a mysterious stone circle, all the British staples in just one day.  Continue reading

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So Many Petroglyphs, So Little Time

  By Wandering Jana August 6, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road

Gaze in wonder at the fantastic rock carvings at Petroglyph National Monument. Continue reading

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Bandelier

  By Wandering Jana July 30, 2019 April 6, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road

With Native American ruins and waterfalls, Bandelier has both nature and history. Continue reading

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Wandering Bath

  By Wandering Jana July 26, 2019 September 10, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Modern World, Museums, United Kingdom, Wandering

Ancient Roman, Tudor and Neo-classical architecture dot this lovely Somerset city. Bath is a lovely place to wander and explore. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 18-19, Western Scotland

  By Wandering Jana July 12, 2019 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, Scotland, United Kingdom

Castles, history, and views. What more can you ask for? Explore Western Scotland with me. Continue reading

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Glendalough

  By Wandering Jana June 28, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Ireland, Medieval World, Museums

Explore the ruins of a monastic city in the wilds of Ireland. Continue reading

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Wandering Ravenna

  By Wandering Jana June 21, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Wandering

Explorations of a city full of the most wonderful mosaics ever. Seriously, they are awesome. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 17, the Isle of Skye

  By Wandering Jana June 14, 2019 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Museums, Scotland, United Kingdom

Visiting the Isle of Skye was like a dream. See for yourself.  Continue reading

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Dinosaurs and Petroglyphs

  By Wandering Jana June 4, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Colorado, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Check out a national monument with both dinosaurs and petroglyphs, and some nice views. So much awesome in one place. Continue reading

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Assos

  By Wandering Jana May 17, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Museums, Turkey

Walk in the footsteps of Aristotle in Assos, a seaside Turkish town that hasn’t changed much since the days of Ancient Greece. Continue reading

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Capitol Reef

  By Wandering Jana May 13, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Explore grand vistas, natural bridges, and narrow canyons in this remote Utah national park. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 15-16, Northern Scottish Highlands

  By Wandering Jana May 10, 2019 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Modern World, Museums, Scotland, United Kingdom

Castles, historic towns, waterfalls, lighthouses and the Highlands. Northern Scotland has so much to offer. Continue reading

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Butch Cassidy and the Fremont

  By Wandering Jana May 7, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

A bit of pre-history and history along US-89 in Utah. Continue reading

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Wandering San Marino

  By Wandering Jana April 26, 2019 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, San Marino, Wandering

Explorations of the oldest republic in the world. Continue reading

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Roosevelt’s Hyde Park

  By Wandering Jana April 5, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, New York State, United States

Explore Springwood, the birthplace, lifelong home and burial place of the 32nd President of the US, Franking Delano Roosevelt. Continue reading

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Wandering Bruges

  By Wandering Jana March 22, 2019 October 27, 2022 Belgium, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Wandering

Explorations of a picturesque Flemish city famous for its canals and medieval buildings. Continue reading

Emperor Nero’s Villa

  By Wandering Jana March 14, 2019 October 27, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Museums, Naples

Explore a villa once owned by one of Ancient Rome’s most infamous emperors. Continue reading

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Fort Bowie

  By Wandering Jana March 11, 2019 October 27, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore the ruins of a fort that helped conquer the West. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 12-13, Aberdeenshire, Mostly

  By Wandering Jana March 8, 2019 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Scotland, United Kingdom

Explore the richness of Northern Scotland with two history-filled days in Angus and Aberdeenshire. Continue reading

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Canada’s Parliament

  By Wandering Jana March 1, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Canada, Modern World, Museums, Spotlight

Check out where Canada’s legislating happens in Ottawa. Continue reading

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The Massachusetts State House: Boston’s Golden Dome

  By Wandering Jana February 15, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Boston, Massachusetts, Modern World, Museums, State Capitol Buildings, United States

A visual journey through Boston’s historic capitol building. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 11, Stirling to St. Andrews

  By Wandering Jana February 8, 2019 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Scotland, United Kingdom

Check out the history that surrounds Scotland’s Firth of Forth. Continue reading

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Nevada Ghost Town

  By Wandering Jana January 29, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, Nevada, United States, Updates from the Road

One of the West’s many mining ghost towns is ready for you to explore. Continue reading

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Wandering Rome: the Vatican

  By Wandering Jana January 25, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Museums, Rome, Vatican City, Wandering

Explore the immense beauty of Vatican City. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 10, Wandering Edinburgh

  By Wandering Jana January 11, 2019 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Scotland, United Kingdom, Wandering

Heading into Scotland with explorations of its most famous city. Continue reading

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The Catacombs of Paris

  By Wandering Jana January 4, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, France, Hidden History, Museums, Paris

Explore Paris’ macabre side. Get ready for some bones, lots and lots of bones. Continue reading

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Wandering Rome: the Museums

  By Wandering Jana December 29, 2018 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Italy, Museums, Rome, Wandering

Explorations of my favorite city in the world’s museums.  Continue reading

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Wandering San Diego

  By Wandering Jana December 18, 2018 October 27, 2022 Blog, California, Early Modern World, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore the history of this Southern California city. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 9, Castles of Northumberland

  By Wandering Jana December 14, 2018 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, England, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, United Kingdom

Castles, Castles and more bloody Castles–the bloody borderland between England and Scotland is rife with castles perfect for any history buff. Continue reading

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Wandering LA

  By Wandering Jana December 11, 2018 October 27, 2022 Blog, California, Cemeteries and Tombs, Modern World, Museums, Route 66, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of the City of Angels and the surrounding area. Continue reading

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Wandering Colonial Newport

  By Wandering Jana November 30, 2018 October 27, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, Rhode Island, United States, Wandering

Explore the colonial side of Newport, Rhode Island.  Continue reading

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Wandering San Francisco

  By Wandering Jana November 27, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, California, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of the City by the Bay. Continue reading

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Alcatraz

  By Wandering Jana November 20, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, California, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore what remains of the most famous prison in America. Continue reading

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Chicago’s Movie Palace

  By Wandering Jana November 9, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, Chicago, Hidden History, Illinois, Modern World, Museums, United States

Check out what movie theaters used to look like back in the day. Continue reading

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Endless Desert

  By Wandering Jana October 30, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, California, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore California’s Mojave National Preserve and all its awesomeness.  Continue reading