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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

Forum. Pompeii, Italy.

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

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

Valley of the Temples. Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

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

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

Temple of Hera (Temple F) Selinunte, Sicily, Italy

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

Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Cefalù

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

Cefalu, Sicily, Italy.

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

Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Monreale

By Wandering Jana March 6, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Monreale Cathedral. Italy

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

Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Palermo, Part Two

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

Fontana Pretoria. Palermo, Italy

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

Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Palermo, Part One

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

Capella Palatina. Palazzo dei Normanii. Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

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

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

Villa Romana del Casale. Piazza Armerina, Sicily. Italy

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

Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Syracuse

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

Piazza del Duomo. Syracuse, Italy

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

Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Noto

By Wandering Jana February 7, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, 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

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

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

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

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

Malta: Wandering the Silent City

By Wandering Jana January 17, 2020 October 26, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Malta, Medieval World, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Take a stroll through the picturesque streets of Mdina, Malta. Continue reading

Malta: Wandering Valletta

By Wandering Jana January 14, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Malta, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Valletta from nearby Sliema,

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

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

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

Hanging Garden Trail. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Page, Arizona

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

Sleeping Bear Dunes

By Wandering Jana November 15, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Michigan, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan

Explore one of the most beautiful coastlines in America. Continue reading

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

Hellfire Pass. Wales

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

Wandering Arles

By Wandering Jana November 1, 2019 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, France, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Wandering

amphitheater. Arles, France

Explorations of a picturesque Southern French town. Continue reading

Michigan State Capitol Building

By Wandering Jana October 25, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Michigan, Modern World, State Capitol Buildings, United States

Michigan State Capitol Building, Lansing, Michigan.

Explore the gaudiest state capitol building around. Continue reading

Green-Wood Cemetery

By Wandering Jana October 19, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Modern World, New York City, New York State

Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York

Explore an amazing rural cemetery right at the heart of Brooklyn, New York. Continue reading

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

By Wandering Jana October 11, 2019 September 4, 2024 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, United Kingdom, Wales

Conwy Castle. Conwy, Wales

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

Wandering Mantua

By Wandering Jana September 27, 2019 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Wandering

Piazza Sordello. Mantua, Italy

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

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

Catacombs of San Gennaro. Naples, Italy

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

The Grand Canyon’s North Rim

By Wandering Jana September 16, 2019 October 26, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Point Imperial. Grand Canyon National Park. North Rim

A South Rim resident finally takes the trip to the desolate North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Continue reading

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

Liverpool Cathedral. Liverpool, England

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

The Long Room

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

the Long Room. Trinity College Library, Dublin, Ireland

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

Church of Kings

By Wandering Jana August 30, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, France, Hidden History, Medieval World, Paris

Tombs of Louis XII (1462-1515) and his wife, Anne de Bretagne (1477-1514). St. Denis Basilica. Paris, France

Located in the suburbs of Paris is the final resting place of the kings of France. Continue reading

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

Gateway Arch National Park. St. Louis, Missouri

Explorations of the Gateway to the West. Continue reading

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

Carlisle Cathedral. Carlisle, England

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

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

Petroglyph. Petroglyph National Monument. Albuquerque, New Mexico

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

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

Bandelier National Monument. New Mexico

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

Wandering Bath

By Wandering Jana July 26, 2019 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Modern World, Museums, UNESCO, United Kingdom, Wandering

Roman Baths. Bath, England

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

Highgate Cemetery

By Wandering Jana July 19, 2019 September 10, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, England, Europe, London, Modern World, United Kingdom

Highgate Cemetery. London, England

Explore an old, overgrown cemetery on the north side of London, England. Continue reading

Tent Rocks

By Wandering Jana July 16, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument,

Explore a unique landscape full of tent shaped hoodoos. Continue reading

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

Caerlaverock Castle. Scotland, United Kingdom

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

Natural Bridges

By Wandering Jana July 2, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, Updates from the Road, Utah

Owachomo Bridge. Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah.

Located in the absolute middle of nowhere Utah is a national monument that preserves three amazing natural bridges. Continue reading

Glendalough

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

Glendalough, Ireland

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

Black Canyon of the Gunnison

By Wandering Jana June 25, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Colorado, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado

The Gunnison River cuts a dramatic canyon through the Colorado landscape in this national park. Continue reading

Wandering Ravenna

By Wandering Jana June 21, 2019 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Wandering

Ravenna, Italy

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

Colorado National Monument

By Wandering Jana June 18, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Colorado, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Ute Canyon. Colorado National Monument. Colorado

A national park on a beautiful mesa full of dramatic canyon views. Continue reading

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

Coast near Lealt Falls. Isle of Skye. Scotland. United Kingdom

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

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

Fossil Discovery trail. Dinosaur National Monument. Utah, Colorado

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

Canyonlands

By Wandering Jana May 28, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Grandview Point.

Canyonlands National Park is home to countless trails, dramatic views and some crazy roads. Continue reading

Wandering Nice

By Wandering Jana May 24, 2019 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, France, Modern World, UNESCO, Wandering

Nice, France

This Southern French town is really nice. Continue reading

Land of Many Arches

By Wandering Jana May 21, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Landscape Arch. Arches National Park. Utah

Explore a desert landscape full of arches, and stunning views, in Arches National Park. Continue reading

Assos

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

The Temple of Athena. Assos, 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

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

Sunset Point Trail. Capitol Reef National Park. Utah

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