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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 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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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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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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Sleeping Bear Dunes

  By Wandering Jana November 15, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Michigan, Modern World, National Parks/Public Lands, United States

Explore one of the most beautiful coastlines in America. 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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Michigan State Capitol Building

  By Wandering Jana October 25, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Michigan, Modern World, State Capitol Buildings, United States

Explore the gaudiest state capitol building around. Continue reading

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Green-Wood Cemetery

  By Wandering Jana October 19, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Modern World, New York City, New York State

Explore an amazing rural cemetery right at the heart of Brooklyn, New York. 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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The Catacombs of Naples

  By Wandering Jana September 20, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Museums, Naples

They are grisly, dark and awesome! Check out the Catacombs of Naples! 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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The Long Room

  By Wandering Jana September 6, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Ireland, Modern World, Museums

Explore one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Continue reading

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Church of Kings

  By Wandering Jana August 30, 2019 October 26, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, France, Hidden History, Medieval World, Paris

Located in the suburbs of Paris is the final resting place of the kings of France. 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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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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Wandering Bath

  By Wandering Jana July 26, 2019 September 10, 2023 Ancient World, Blog, Early Modern World, England, Europe, Modern World, Museums, United Kingdom, Wandering

Ancient Roman, Tudor and Neo-classical architecture dot this lovely Somerset city. Bath is a lovely place to wander and explore. Continue reading

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Highgate Cemetery

  By Wandering Jana July 19, 2019 September 10, 2023 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, England, Europe, London, Modern World, United Kingdom

Explore an old, overgrown cemetery on the north side of London, England. Continue reading

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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 18-19, Western Scotland

  By Wandering Jana July 12, 2019 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Early Modern World, Europe, Medieval World, Museums, Scotland, United Kingdom

Castles, history, and views. What more can you ask for? Explore Western Scotland with me. 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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Assos

  By Wandering Jana May 17, 2019 October 26, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Museums, Turkey

Walk in the footsteps of Aristotle in Assos, a seaside Turkish town that hasn’t changed much since the days of Ancient Greece. 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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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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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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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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Roosevelt’s Hyde Park

  By Wandering Jana April 5, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Hidden History, Modern World, Museums, National Parks/Public Lands, New York State, United States

Explore Springwood, the birthplace, lifelong home and burial place of the 32nd President of the US, Franking Delano Roosevelt. 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

Emperor Nero’s Villa

  By Wandering Jana March 14, 2019 October 27, 2022 Ancient World, Blog, Europe, Hidden History, Italy, Museums, Naples

Explore a villa once owned by one of Ancient Rome’s most infamous emperors. 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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Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 12-13, Aberdeenshire, Mostly

  By Wandering Jana March 8, 2019 September 10, 2023 Around Great Britain in 30 Days, Blog, Castles!, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Medieval World, Modern World, Museums, Scotland, United Kingdom

Explore the richness of Northern Scotland with two history-filled days in Angus and Aberdeenshire. Continue reading

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Canada’s Parliament

  By Wandering Jana March 1, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Canada, Modern World, Museums, Spotlight

Check out where Canada’s legislating happens in Ottawa. Continue reading

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Wandering Rovinj

  By Wandering Jana February 21, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Croatia, Early Modern World, Europe, Hidden History, Modern World, Wandering

Wander the adorable cobblestone streets of Rovinj, Croatia.  Continue reading

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The Massachusetts State House: Boston’s Golden Dome

  By Wandering Jana February 15, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Boston, Massachusetts, Modern World, Museums, State Capitol Buildings, United States

A visual journey through Boston’s historic capitol building. 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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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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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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Wandering Rome: the Vatican

  By Wandering Jana January 25, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Early Modern World, Europe, Italy, Museums, Rome, Vatican City, Wandering

Explore the immense beauty of Vatican City. 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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The Catacombs of Paris

  By Wandering Jana January 4, 2019 October 27, 2022 Blog, Cemeteries and Tombs, Early Modern World, Europe, France, Hidden History, Museums, Paris

Explore Paris’ macabre side. Get ready for some bones, lots and lots of bones. 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