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The Smokies: Cades Cove

By Wandering Jana February 20, 2026 February 27, 2026 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, National Parks/Public Lands, Tennessee, United States, Updates from the Road

Cades Cove. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

A tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s famous historic district. Continue reading

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Ohlsdorf Cemetery

By Wandering Jana December 5, 2025 December 13, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Germany, Updates from the Road

Explorations of the largest rural cemetery in the world. Continue reading

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Wandering Cologne

By Wandering Jana October 3, 2025 October 10, 2025 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore the ancient and modern sides of Germany’s fourth largest city! Continue reading

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Wandering Frankfurt

By Wandering Jana September 19, 2025 September 26, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of Germany’s fifth largest city. Continue reading

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Wandering Speyer

By Wandering Jana September 5, 2025 September 12, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

An unassuming small city along the Rhine with a cathedral worthy of UNESCO status! Continue reading

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Wandering Lucerne

By Wandering Jana August 22, 2025 August 29, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Medieval World, Switzerland, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke). Lucerne, Switzerland

Covered bridges, city walls and a ton of fountains, explore the Swiss city of Lucerne. Continue reading

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Wandering Trier

By Wandering Jana July 11, 2025 July 18, 2025 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Trier Cathedral and Liebfrauenkirche. Trier, Germany

Explorations of Germany’s oldest city! Continue reading

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Wandering Aachen

By Wandering Jana June 20, 2025 June 24, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of the city of Charlemagne. Continue reading

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Cemeteries of Savannah

By Wandering Jana February 7, 2025 June 19, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Georgia, United States, Updates from the Road

Giant trees covered in Spanish moss. The cemeteries of Savannah are something unique. Continue reading

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Amelia Island

By Wandering Jana January 24, 2025 February 7, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Florida, Hidden History, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A northern Floridian island complete with an adorable downtown, a lighthouse, a fort and even a fantastic cemetery. Continue reading

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Wandering St. Augustine

By Wandering Jana January 10, 2025 January 17, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Florida, 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

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The Cemeteries of Charleston

By Wandering Jana December 26, 2024 January 10, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, 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

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Wandering Savannah

By Wandering Jana November 1, 2024 February 11, 2026 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Georgia, Museums, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of Georgia’s oldest city, known for its southern charm. Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Brescia

By Wandering Jana September 20, 2024 September 24, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A northern Italian city with ancient ruins, a UNESCO monastic complex, and even a castle! Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Ferrara

By Wandering Jana September 6, 2024 September 13, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Castello Estense di Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy

Explore a city so lovely that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue reading

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Italia: Wandering Catania

By Wandering Jana May 15, 2024 May 24, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Medieval 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

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Italia: Wandering Ostia Antica

By Wandering Jana May 3, 2024 May 10, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Museums, Rome, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Caseggiato del Serapide. Ostia Antica, Rome, Italy

Explorations of the ruins of Rome’s ancient port! Continue reading

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Gulf Islands

By Wandering Jana February 2, 2024 July 26, 2025 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Florida, Mississippi, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

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

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Cemeteries of New Orleans

By Wandering Jana January 5, 2024 February 7, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Louisiana, United States, Updates from the Road

Lafayette Cemetery No. 2. New Orleans, Louisiana

One cannot go to New Orleans without exploring its unique cemeteries, at least I can’t. Continue reading

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Poverty Point

By Wandering Jana November 3, 2023 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Louisiana, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, UNESCO, United States, Updates from the Road

Check out a mysterious ancient culture and the 3,000-year-old mounds they left behind. Continue reading

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French Illinois

By Wandering Jana October 27, 2023 October 22, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Illinois, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States

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

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Land Between the Lakes

By Wandering Jana September 1, 2023 September 8, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Kentucky, 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

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Wandering Munich

By Wandering Jana August 11, 2023 August 25, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Germany, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of the third largest city in Germany! Continue reading

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Wandering Prague, Part 3

By Wandering Jana June 6, 2023 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Czechia, Europe, Medieval 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

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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

Church of the Elevation of the Holy Cross. Bratislava, Slovakia.

Explore the adorable capital city of Slovakia! 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

St. Michael's Wing. Hofburg. Vienna, Austria

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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Chimney Rock and Scotts Bluff

By Wandering Jana October 14, 2022 October 25, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, National Parks/Public Lands, Nebraska, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore two iconic stops on the Oregon Trail! 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

The Palacio de Cibeles and the Fountain of Cibele. Madrid, Spain

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

spouts. San Juan de los Reyes. Toledo, Spain

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: 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

garden. Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos. Cordoba, Spain

Patios, gardens, and courtyards. Explorations of Cordoba. 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

Partial Palace. Alhambra of Granada, Spain

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

The Europa Point Lighthouse on the southern tip of Gibraltar.

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: 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

San Luis de los Franceses. Seville, Spain

Colorful facades, golden altars and towering towers, explore the splendid churches of Seville. 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: 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 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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The Smokies: Around the Middle

By Wandering Jana November 15, 2021 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, National Parks/Public Lands, North Carolina, Tennessee, UNESCO, United States, Updates from the Road

More explorations of Great Smoky Mountains National Park! 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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Shenandoah: the North Side

By Wandering Jana October 8, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Virginia

Explorations of the northern section of Shenandoah National Park. Continue reading

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