Category: Updates from the Road

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Florence, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana May 15, 2020 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Florence, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of Florence continue with wonderful gardens, palaces, churches and museums, all the staples of urban tourism. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Florence, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana May 12, 2020 October 26, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Florence, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A return visit to Florence takes me to some of the city’s most beloved sights.  Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Siena

  By Wandering Jana May 8, 2020 October 26, 2022 Blog, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore a wonderful Tuscan city known for its stunning cathedral. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Tivoli

  By Wandering Jana May 1, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore two villas built over a thousand years apart in this sleepy county town outside of Rome. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Rome, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana April 24, 2020 March 25, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Rome, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Churches, churches and more churches, tag along as I explore some of my favorite sights in Rome.  Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Rome, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana April 21, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Rome, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Returning to explore more of the Eternal City with two days jam packed full of ancient ruins and other awesome sights! Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Royal Palace of Caserta

  By Wandering Jana April 17, 2020 October 26, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Museums, Naples, Updates from the Road

Explore the largest royal palace in the world, conveniently located in the suburbs of Naples, Italy. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Naples

  By Wandering Jana April 10, 2020 March 25, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Naples, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Tag along as I return once again to the amazing city of Naples, Italy. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Pompeii

  By Wandering Jana April 3, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Museums, Naples, Updates from the Road, Wandering

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

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Viaggio Italiano: Valley of the Temples

  By Wandering Jana March 20, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Italy, Museums, Updates from the Road

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

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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

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

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Cefalù

  By Wandering Jana March 10, 2020 October 26, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Updates from the Road, Wandering

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

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Monreale

  By Wandering Jana March 6, 2020 October 26, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

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

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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

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

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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

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

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Viaggio Italiano: Villa Romana del Casale

  By Wandering Jana February 21, 2020 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Museums, Updates from the Road

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

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Syracuse

  By Wandering Jana February 11, 2020 July 31, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Updates from the Road, Wandering

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

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Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Noto

  By Wandering Jana February 7, 2020 October 26, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, 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

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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 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

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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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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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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

A South Rim resident finally takes the trip to the desolate North Rim of the Grand Canyon. 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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Tent Rocks

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

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

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Natural Bridges

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

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

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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

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

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Colorado National Monument

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

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

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

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

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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

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

  By Wandering Jana April 30, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Beware, this post has a lot of hoodoos. Really, awesome hoodoos. Continue reading

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Return to the Valley of Death

  By Wandering Jana April 9, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, California, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

An unexpected trip takes me back to Death Valley for more exploration. 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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Chiricahua

  By Wandering Jana March 5, 2019 July 12, 2021 Arizona, Blog, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Check out some of the most insane rock formations in Arizona.  Continue reading

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Hiking in Saguaro

  By Wandering Jana February 26, 2019 October 27, 2022 Arizona, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

I return to the amazing Saguaro National Park to hike an amazing trail in the wilderness.  Continue reading

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The Valley of Death

  By Wandering Jana February 12, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, California, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explorations of Death Valley National Park, the driest and hottest area of the United States. 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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Joshua Tree

  By Wandering Jana January 8, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, California, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore a National Park unique for its desert environment and vegetation. Continue reading

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Goodbye to 2018

  By Wandering Jana January 1, 2019 October 30, 2019 Arizona, Blog, California, Colorado, National Parks/Public Lands, Nevada, New Mexico, United States, Updates from the Road, Utah

Saying goodbye to a very interesting year.  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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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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The Pacific Coast Highway

  By Wandering Jana December 4, 2018 October 27, 2022 Blog, California, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Tag along as I drive one of the most beautiful roads in America. 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