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French Illinois

  By Wandering Jana October 27, 2023 October 22, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Hidden History, Illinois, Modern World, 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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España: Wandering Seville

  By Wandering Jana May 27, 2022 October 25, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Spain, Updates from the Road, Wandering

Find out why this wanderer loves Seville so much. Continue reading

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España: Wandering Mérida

  By Wandering Jana May 24, 2022 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, 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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Blue Ridge Parkway: Virginia

  By Wandering Jana November 1, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Virginia

Explorations of the first 216 miles of the very scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Continue reading

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Monticello

  By Wandering Jana October 29, 2021 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Modern World, 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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Fort Washington

  By Wandering Jana September 6, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Hidden History, Maryland, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore a fort built to protect Washington, D.C. Continue reading

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Mount Vernon

  By Wandering Jana August 27, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Modern World, Museums, United States, Updates from the Road, Virginia, Washington DC

Just the grand home of America’s first president, that is all.  Continue reading

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Southern Maryland

  By Wandering Jana August 13, 2021 January 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Maryland, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore an area in weirdly shaped Maryland that is jam packed with history.  Continue reading

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Arlington House

  By Wandering Jana August 6, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Virginia

Why does Arlington National Cemetery have a giant house? Continue reading

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Arlington National Cemetery

  By Wandering Jana July 30, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Virginia, Washington DC

Explore the nation’s most famous national cemetery. Continue reading

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Return to Washington, D.C.

  By Wandering Jana July 22, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering, Washington DC

A wander through the capitol of the nation. Continue reading

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Trap Pond

  By Wandering Jana July 9, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Delaware, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore Delaware’s northern most cypress swamp. Continue reading

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Chincoteague

  By Wandering Jana July 2, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Virginia

The southern end of Assateague Island has a wonderful refuge just waiting for you to explore.  Continue reading

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First Landing

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

Near where the Jamestown settlers first landed in America is now an amazing state park. Continue reading

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Fort Monroe

  By Wandering Jana June 3, 2021 October 25, 2022 Blog, Hidden History, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Virginia

Explorations of a historic fort on the Chesapeake Bay. Continue reading

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The Outer Banks

  By Wandering Jana May 28, 2021 September 18, 2023 Blog, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, North Carolina, United States, Updates from the Road

A quick visit to North Carolina’s famous seaside destination.  Continue reading

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Wandering Baltimore

  By Wandering Jana May 21, 2021 October 26, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Maryland, Modern World, Museums, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering

A colonial port town turned modern city, Baltimore is full interesting neighborhoods waiting for you to explore.  Continue reading

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Great Falls of the Potomac

  By Wandering Jana May 7, 2021 October 26, 2022 Blog, Maryland, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Virginia

Two parks with a giant waterfall between them just fourteen miles upstream of Washington, D.C.  Continue reading

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Wandering Harpers Ferry

  By Wandering Jana April 30, 2021 October 26, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Maryland, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Wandering, West Virginia

Explore a West Virginian town that time left behind.  Continue reading

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C&O Canal

  By Wandering Jana April 23, 2021 October 26, 2022 Blog, Hidden History, Maryland, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road, Washington DC

Follow along as I explore 184.5 miles of American history, from Appalachia to Washington, D.C.  Continue reading

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Hot Springs

  By Wandering Jana March 26, 2021 October 26, 2022 Arkansas, Blog, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore a national park located right in the downtown of a city famous for its hot springs.  Continue reading

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Fort Smith

  By Wandering Jana March 19, 2021 October 26, 2022 Arkansas, Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore an Arkansas fort that once was on America’s frontier.  Continue reading

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Ancient Pueblos and a Giant Crater

  By Wandering Jana March 12, 2021 June 21, 2023 Ancient World, Arizona, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Modern World, Museums, Route 66, United States, Updates from the Road

My last Arizona adventure ends with a visit to Homol’ovi State Park and Meteor Crater!  Continue reading

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Route 1: Santa Cruz to Glass Beach

  By Wandering Jana February 9, 2021 October 26, 2022 Blog, California, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A whole lot of Route 1 driving and a whole bunch of coastal stops along the way.  Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 30, End of the Road

  By Wandering Jana December 18, 2020 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Hidden History, London, Medieval World, Museums, United Kingdom

A thirty day journey ends where it began, in London.  Continue reading

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Lake Michigan Ghost Town

  By Wandering Jana October 9, 2020 October 26, 2022 Blog, Hidden History, Michigan, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

The Old West doesn’t hold the monopoly on ghost towns.  Continue reading

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Lighthouses and Waterfalls

  By Wandering Jana September 18, 2020 August 28, 2023 Blog, Canada, Michigan, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

A Michigan native returns home from the desert and finally sees water again.  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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Caving and Saguaros

  By Wandering Jana July 17, 2020 October 26, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States, Updates from the Road

Explore Tucson, Arizona’s natural beauty, both above ground and below.  Continue reading

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Titan Missile Museum

  By Wandering Jana June 30, 2020 October 26, 2022 Arizona, Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, United States, Updates from the Road

Check out the only remaining Titan II Missile silo in the country, a relic from the Cold War! Continue reading

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Road to Darwin

  By Wandering Jana June 26, 2020 October 26, 2022 Blog, California, Hidden History, Modern World, United States, Updates from the Road

Down a Joshua Tree lined road, not far from Death Valley, lies an old mining town gone bust.  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 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Museums, UNESCO, 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: Acqua Alta

  By Wandering Jana May 22, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, Updates from the Road, Venice, Wandering

High water, canals and explorations of Venice, Italy. Continue reading

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Viaggio Italiano: Return to Florence, Part 2

  By Wandering Jana May 15, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Florence, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, 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 Siena

  By Wandering Jana May 8, 2020 September 4, 2024 Blog, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, 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 2

  By Wandering Jana April 24, 2020 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Rome, UNESCO, 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 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, Rome, UNESCO, 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 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Museums, Naples, UNESCO, 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 September 4, 2024 Ancient World, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Naples, UNESCO, 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: 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 September 4, 2024 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Medieval World, Modern World, UNESCO, 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 September 4, 2024 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Medieval World, Museums, UNESCO, 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: 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 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

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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