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Wandering the French Quarter
Explorations of the most famous neighborhood of New Orleans. Continue reading
Category: Hidden History
Poverty Point
Check out a mysterious ancient culture and the 3,000-year-old mounds they left behind. Continue reading
French Illinois
The French were not just in Louisiana. They were all along the Mississippi. Continue reading
Missouri State Penitentiary
Tour a really creepy old prison in the middle of Missouri’s capital. Continue reading
Wandering Brno
Bones, mummies, and even a castle! Check out the amazing Czech city of Brno! Continue reading
Wandering Bratislava
Explore the adorable capital city of Slovakia! Continue reading
Wandering Werdenberg
A brief exploration of an adorable medieval Swiss village. Continue reading
Wandering Liechtenstein
Explore a country that is the fourth smallest in Europe and one most people have never heard of. Continue reading
Cahokia
Before Columbus, there once was a large metropolis on the Mississippi larger than most European cities of the time. Continue reading
España: Small Towns and Quick Visits
Some more places I found along my journey around Spain. Continue reading
España: Wandering Toledo, Part 1
Explore the original Toledo, an ancient city upon a hill. Continue reading
España: Belmonte, Aranjuez and El Escorial
One cannot just visit Spain without seeing some castles and palaces. Continue reading
España: Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba
Moorish mosque transformed into a Christian cathedral, the Mezquita-Catedral is one of the most unique churches in the world. Continue reading
España: Two Castles and Baeza
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
España: the Alhambra and Generalife of Granada, Part 2
A fortress, palaces and gardens, this Andalusian marvel has to be seen. La segunda parte. Continue reading
España: the Alhambra and Generalife of Granada, Part 1
A fortress, palaces and gardens, this Andalusian marvel has to be seen. Continue reading
España: Wandering Granada, Part 2
More explorations of the wonderful Spanish city of Granada! Continue reading
España: Wandering Granada, Part 1
Explorations of Granada, an Andalusian gem. Continue reading
España: Ronda and Setenil
A picturesque bridge and a town built under cliffs, Ronda and Setenil are truly unique. Continue reading
España: Baelo Claudia and Tarifa
An Ancient Roman town and a seaside town, more explorations of the southern Spanish coast! Continue reading
España: Cadiz, Jerez, and the Southern Coast
Three days of exploration on Spain’s southern coast. Continue reading
España: Itálica
This mostly forgotten city was one of Ancient Rome’s finest treasures. Continue reading
España: Palacios de Sevilla
More mosaics, more gardens and more courtyards! Seville’s palaces are just breathtaking. Continue reading
España: the Alcázar of Seville
Mosaics, gardens and courtyards galore. Explore the breathtaking Alcázar. Continue reading
España: Wandering Mérida
Explorations a Spanish city with Roman ruins around every corner. Continue reading
España: Trujillo and Medellín
Two castles, one ancient theater and two adorable towns on hills. Continue reading
España: Cáparra and Alcántara
Roman ruins, ancient bridges, a random hermitage, and Portugal? Continue reading
España: Wandering Cáceres
Uncover the awe-inspiring marvels of Cáceres, Spain’s medieval town center! Continue reading
España: Wandering Palencia and Plasencia
A couple of quick visits to two lovely Spanish cities. Continue reading
España: Wandering Salamanca
Explorations of a university town steeped in history. Continue reading
España: Wandering Ávila
Explorations of a picturesque walled city on a hill. Continue reading
España: Wandering Burgos
Explorations of a Northern Spanish city, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage cathedral. Continue reading
España: A Real Spanish Castle
How does one start a five week journey around Spain? Well, with a castle of course! Continue reading
The Smokies: Cataloochee
History and nature collide in the Cataloochee Valley. Continue reading
Toledo War
Michigan and Ohio almost waged war….over Toledo. Continue reading
Fort Washington
Explore a fort built to protect Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Hell’s Half Mile
Shanty Boys, Brothels and Geysers of Booze. Continue reading
St. Mary’s City
Take a step back in time at Maryland’s first capitol city. Continue reading
Southern Maryland
Explore an area in weirdly shaped Maryland that is jam packed with history. Continue reading
Arlington House
Why does Arlington National Cemetery have a giant house? Continue reading
Fort Monroe
Explorations of a historic fort on the Chesapeake Bay. Continue reading
C&O Canal
Follow along as I explore 184.5 miles of American history, from Appalachia to Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Fort Smith
Explore an Arkansas fort that once was on America’s frontier. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 30, End of the Road
A thirty day journey ends where it began, in London. Continue reading
Lake Michigan Ghost Town
The Old West doesn’t hold the monopoly on ghost towns. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 27-28, Cornwall and Devon
Explore some of what England’s most beautiful peninsula has to offer. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 26, Gloucester to Tewkesbury
A crazy day in Southern England going from one medieval church to another, exploring weird tombs and an even weirder map! Continue reading
Titan Missile Museum
Check out the only remaining Titan II Missile silo in the country, a relic from the Cold War! Continue reading
Road to Darwin
Down a Joshua Tree lined road, not far from Death Valley, lies an old mining town gone bust. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 25, Southeastern Wales
The adventure continues through the Welsh countryside, in search of churches, ruins, castles, and a town devoted to books. Continue reading
