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I usually post updates on Fridays and sometimes on Tuesdays after I visit a new place, or after a return to one of my favorites. (They also may be posted on a random day of the week due to my schedule.)
I’m currently posting about my travels around Italy! First post from my latest trip.
Jana Irving St. Peter’s Square and Basilica in Rome!
Unique geology, beautiful canyons and a desolate desert, Death Valley National Park has a ton of hiking opportunities. Continue reading
A trip to Venice would not be complete without a visit to Saint Mark’s Square! Continue reading
Explorations of Florence continue with wonderful gardens, palaces, churches and museums, all the staples of urban tourism. Continue reading
A return visit to Florence takes me to some of the city’s most beloved sights. Continue reading
Explore two villas built over a thousand years apart in this sleepy county town outside of Rome. Continue reading
Churches, churches and more churches, tag along as I explore some of my favorite sights in Rome. Continue reading
Returning to explore more of the Eternal City with two days jam packed full of ancient ruins and other awesome sights! Continue reading
Explore the largest royal palace in the world, conveniently located in the suburbs of Naples, Italy. Continue reading
A ridge, rather than a valley, full of wonderful ruins next to a wonderful Sicilian city. Continue reading
Explore the amazing ruins of an Ancient Greek city on the southern coast of Sicily. Continue reading
Explore an adorable seaside fishing village on Sicily’s northern coast. Continue reading
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
In the middle of Sicily lies the ruins of an Ancient Roman villa filled with amazing mosaics found nowhere else. Continue reading
Explore a Sicilian city and UNESCO World Heritage site that was given new life after a devastating earthquake. Continue reading
Explorations of a Maltese town with colorful balconies and a history of torture. Continue reading
With an Ancient Roman house and hidden catacombs, Rabat is an interesting Maltese town. Continue reading
Explorations of the smallest capital city in Europe, belonging to one of the smallest countries. Continue reading
A quick day trip brings further explorations of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Continue reading
A South Rim resident finally takes the trip to the desolate North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Continue reading
Gaze in wonder at the fantastic rock carvings at Petroglyph National Monument. Continue reading
With Native American ruins and waterfalls, Bandelier has both nature and history. Continue reading
Located in the absolute middle of nowhere Utah is a national monument that preserves three amazing natural bridges. Continue reading
The Gunnison River cuts a dramatic canyon through the Colorado landscape in this national park. Continue reading
Check out a national monument with both dinosaurs and petroglyphs, and some nice views. So much awesome in one place. Continue reading
Canyonlands National Park is home to countless trails, dramatic views and some crazy roads. Continue reading
Explore a desert landscape full of arches, and stunning views, in Arches National Park. Continue reading
Explore grand vistas, natural bridges, and narrow canyons in this remote Utah national park. Continue reading
I return to the amazing Saguaro National Park to hike an amazing trail in the wilderness. Continue reading
Explorations of Death Valley National Park, the driest and hottest area of the United States. Continue reading
Explore a National Park unique for its desert environment and vegetation. Continue reading
Jana Irving is an archaeology and history fanatic, traveling the world to discover the past.
