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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.)
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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.
Two parks with a giant waterfall between them just fourteen miles upstream of Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Follow along as I explore 184.5 miles of American history, from Appalachia to Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Explore a beautiful state park along the banks of the perfectly named Falling Water River. Continue reading
Explore a national park located right in the downtown of a city famous for its hot springs. Continue reading
My last Arizona adventure ends with a visit to Homol’ovi State Park and Meteor Crater! Continue reading
A very belated visit to a fantastic Arizona national park that features some really cool petrified wood! Continue reading
Volcanos, hot springs, mud pots and the rich smell of rotten eggs. Check out California’s Yellowstone! Continue reading
Redwoods is more than just one park. There’s a whole bunch of them to explore! Continue reading
A whole lot of Route 1 driving and a whole bunch of coastal stops along the way. Continue reading
Birds, coastlines and golf? Explore two of Monterey County, California’s impressive natural areas! Continue reading
This journey along the California coast features wonderful beaches, craggy cliffs and shouting elephant seals! Continue reading
My 100th update brings you California’s amazing Pinnacles National Park! Continue reading
For a state known for its lakeshores, this one on Lake Superior is especially fantastic. Continue reading
A Michigan native returns home from the desert and finally sees water again. Continue reading
Two canyons, two fantastic parks located outside of bustling Las Vegas, Nevada. Continue reading
With beautiful vistas and fantastic trails, Valley of Fire was definitely worth the return visit. Continue reading
A unique cactus, at a unique park, in a unique part of Arizona. Explore Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Continue reading
Explore Tucson, Arizona’s natural beauty, both above ground and below. Continue reading
Check out the only remaining Titan II Missile silo in the country, a relic from the Cold War! Continue reading
Down a Joshua Tree lined road, not far from Death Valley, lies an old mining town gone bust. Continue reading
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
Wandering Jana is an archaeology and history fanatic, traveling the world to discover the past.
