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España: Wandering Madrid, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana August 30, 2022 April 22, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of the capital of Spain! Continue reading

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España: Wandering Toledo, Part 1

  By Wandering Jana August 19, 2022 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explore the original Toledo, an ancient city upon a hill.  Continue reading

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España: Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba

  By Wandering Jana August 12, 2022 October 25, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road

Moorish mosque transformed into a Christian cathedral, the Mezquita-Catedral is one of the most unique churches in the world. Continue reading

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España: Two Castles and Baeza

  By Wandering Jana August 5, 2022 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

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

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España: Wandering Granada, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana July 15, 2022 October 25, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

More explorations of the wonderful Spanish city of Granada! Continue reading

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España: Cadiz, Jerez, and the Southern Coast

  By Wandering Jana June 17, 2022 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Three days of exploration on Spain’s southern coast.  Continue reading

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España: Churches of Seville

  By Wandering Jana June 7, 2022 October 25, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Spain, Updates from the Road

Colorful facades, golden altars and towering towers, explore the splendid churches of Seville.  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, Early Modern World, 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 Ávila

  By Wandering Jana March 15, 2022 March 25, 2023 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a picturesque walled city on a hill.  Continue reading

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España: Wandering Valladolid

  By Wandering Jana February 25, 2022 April 27, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A Monday morning wander through the old town of Valladolid. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Burgos

  By Wandering Jana February 18, 2022 October 25, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Explorations of a Northern Spanish city, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage cathedral. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 29, Salisbury

  By Wandering Jana September 11, 2020 October 26, 2022 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, England, Europe, Medieval World, United Kingdom

A short jaunt to Salisbury brings a well-endowed giant and an amazing cathedral.  Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 27-28, Cornwall and Devon

  By Wandering Jana August 21, 2020 March 25, 2023 Ancient World, Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, United Kingdom

Explore some of what England’s most beautiful peninsula has to offer. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 26, Gloucester to Tewkesbury

  By Wandering Jana July 27, 2020 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom

A crazy day in Southern England going from one medieval church to another, exploring weird tombs and an even weirder map! Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 25, Southeastern Wales

  By Wandering Jana June 5, 2020 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom, Wales

The adventure continues through the Welsh countryside, in search of churches, ruins, castles, and a town devoted to books. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Piazza San Marco

  By Wandering Jana May 29, 2020 October 26, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Museums, Updates from the Road, Venice, Wandering

A trip to Venice would not be complete without a visit to Saint Mark’s Square! 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wandering Nice

  By Wandering Jana May 24, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, France, Modern World, Wandering

This Southern French town is really nice. 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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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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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

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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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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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Wandering Rome: the Churches

  By Wandering Jana November 2, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Rome, Wandering

Rome is famous for its churches. These are only a few of many you need to visit.  Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 8, Northern Yorkshire

  By Wandering Jana October 19, 2018 March 25, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, England, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, United Kingdom

Northern Yorkshire is a history buffs dream with its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, abbey ruins, castles and much, much more. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 7, Yorkshire

  By Wandering Jana September 7, 2018 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom

Celts, cathedrals and castles that aren’t really castles—Yorkshire’s a history buff wonderland. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 6, Exploring Lincolnshire

  By Wandering Jana August 3, 2018 September 10, 2023 Ancient World, Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom

Grand houses, Knights Templar towers and extravagant cathedrals, Lincolnshire has it all. Continue reading

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Wandering Pisa: More Than Just a Tower

  By Wandering Jana July 6, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Hidden History, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Wandering

There is much more to this Tuscan city than its Leaning Tower.  Continue reading

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Wandering Santa Fe

  By Wandering Jana June 22, 2018 October 28, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, New Mexico, Route 66, State Capitol Buildings, United States, Wandering

Explore one of the oldest cities in the United States.  Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 4, A Visit to Ely and Bury St. Edmunds

  By Wandering Jana June 1, 2018 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, United Kingdom

The adventure continues in the Fens, an ancient marsh filled with beautiful churches, and a ruined monastery in Suffolk. Continue reading

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Wandering Verona

  By Wandering Jana May 4, 2018 March 25, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Verona, Wandering

Explorations of a delightful city in Northern Italy that has been around since Ancient Rome. Continue reading