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I usually post updates on Fridays and sometimes on Tuesdays. (They also may be posted on a random day of the week.)
Most of my posts in the last few years have been updates. So, you can tune in here for them or check out the home page.
Currently posting about my January/February trip to Portugal and Spain!
Jana Irving Views from Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia. Visited in October 2025.
A fortress, palaces and gardens, this Andalusian marvel has to be seen. La segunda parte. Continue reading
A fortress, palaces and gardens, this Andalusian marvel has to be seen. Continue reading
A picturesque bridge and a town built under cliffs, Ronda and Setenil are truly unique. Continue reading
Explore a unique place that is on the southern coast of Spain, but not actually part of Spain. Continue reading
An Ancient Roman town and a seaside town, more explorations of the southern Spanish coast! Continue reading
Colorful facades, golden altars and towering towers, explore the splendid churches of Seville. Continue reading
More mosaics, more gardens and more courtyards! Seville’s palaces are just breathtaking. Continue reading
Mosaics, gardens and courtyards galore. Explore the breathtaking Alcázar. Continue reading
Uncover the awe-inspiring marvels of Cáceres, Spain’s medieval town center! Continue reading
Explorations of a Northern Spanish city, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage cathedral. Continue reading
How does one start a five week journey around Spain? Well, with a castle of course! Continue reading
An intrepid explorer goes in search of more waterfalls through the forests of Tennessee and North Carolina. Continue reading
With history, waterfalls, and a giant lake, visiting the southern side of the Smokies is a treat! Continue reading
Come along as I explore follow some gurgling creeks and see some wonderful waterfalls in the Northeastern part of the Smokies. Continue reading
Explorations of the first 216 miles of the very scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Continue reading
Explore the grand home of one of America’s founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson. Continue reading
With gorgeous views and wonderful waterfalls, Shenandoah National Park’s south side doesn’t disappoint. Continue reading
With waterfalls, mountain views, and a giant meadow, Shenandoah’s Big Meadows is a hiker’s paradise. Continue reading
Explore an area in weirdly shaped Maryland that is jam packed with history. Continue reading
The southern end of Assateague Island has a wonderful refuge just waiting for you to explore. Continue reading
Near where the Jamestown settlers first landed in America is now an amazing state park. Continue reading
A colonial port town turned modern city, Baltimore is full interesting neighborhoods waiting for you to explore. Continue reading
Wandering Jana is an archaeology and history fanatic, traveling the world to discover the past.
