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Amy French the Roaming Historian

Roaming Historian loves to uncover the hidden histories in a city, see the sites that aren’t as frequently visited, experience new cultures and cuisines, and visit the big attractions a place is known for. Understanding the past makes for a more enriching trip. And we think the best vacations include history, food, and fun. With that in mind we set out to help our readers have the best holiday possible. Through our tips, stories, and travel recommendations, Roaming Historian helps you uncover the past, save money, see a place to the fullest, and travel with ease. Don’t miss out on a rich, cultural travel experience. Come roam with us!

Although you can find this in other spots on our website, here is our guide to the blogs we’ve written about our travels. Also, don’t miss our “Travel Tips” section—with loads of helpful tips and tricks for getting the most out of your vacation—after the regional blog list below. Happy travels!–Amy & Jon

Guides of Unmissable Destinations

Visit Europe page: https://roaminghistorian.com/european-tours/

Visit Italy page: https://roaminghistorian.com/save-money-italy-tours/

Visit the Americas (North, Central, and South) page: https://roaminghistorian.com/usa-tours/

Visit Africa, Asia, and Australia page: https://roaminghistorian.com/visit-africa-asia-australia/

Travel Planning Resources page: https://roaminghistorian.com/travel-planning/

Cruising page: https://roaminghistorian.com/cruising/

General Travel Guides

Europe Travel Guides

England

France

Greece

Italy

Amalfi Coast

Florence

Florence Churches

Florence Landmarks & Palaces

Florence Museums

Florence Culture, Outdoors, Shopping

Florence Food

Milan

Tuscany—other than Florence

Rome

Rome Landmarks/Museums/Outdoors

Rome Churches/Vatican

Rome Things to Do

Rome Food/Other

Venice

Spain

Turkey

The Americas Guides

Unforgettable North American Tours: Hawaii, Las Vegas, Mexico, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, San Francisco and Washington DC

My Five Favorite Historical Cities in the United States

Atlanta

Boston

Caribbean

Chicago

D.C.

Detroit

Hawaii

Honduras

Mexico

Michigan Locales

Montreal

New York

Philadelphia

San Francisco

Toronto

Cruising Travel Guides

Travel Tips

Tours, Tickets, and Experiences Tips

Flying/Transportation Tips

Hotels, Short-Term Rentals, and Other Lodging Tips

Money-Saving/Financial Tips

Italy Tips

Technology and Travel App Tips

Food, Restaurants, and Dining Tips

General Tips

Packing Tips

Accessible Travel/Mobility-Challenged Travel Tips

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Fabulous Tours, Tickets, and Experiences

LivTours (semi-private 6 or fewer and private tours) https://livtours.com?af_code=E1DDN61

Liv Tours Tours Save Money with Roaming Historian, Europe Tours, Italy Tours

Viator (small to medium size groups/private, tickets, and experiences): https://www.viator.com/Italy/d57-ttd?sortType=external&pid=P00161535&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector

Tour Guy (small 15 or fewer and private groups): https://tidd.ly/3J78sNi

Shore Excursions Group (affordable cruise excursions with back to ship guarantee): https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1634209&data=roaminghistorian@gmail.com

Cruise Better with Shore Excursions Group

Get Your Guide (array of group sizes, tickets, experiences: https://www.getyourguide.com/?partner_id=CMSFGKK&utm_medium=online_publisher

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Protect Your Trip with Travel Insurance

Even the best-planned trips can face cancellations, delays, lost luggage, or unexpected medical expenses abroad. Travel insurance protects your investment and your peace of mind — especially for international travel. We recommend TravelInsurance.com because it lets you compare plans from top-rated providers side by side, see coverage details clearly, and purchase in minutes without jumping between multiple websites.

Compare policies and protect your trip here:
https://www.travelinsurance.com/?utm_source=pap&a_aid=65590b3a60c44

Pro tip: Purchase travel insurance soon after making your first trip payment (flights, tours, or hotels). Some time-sensitive benefits are only available if you buy early.

Trusted Booking Resources: Flights, Accommodations, Car Rentals, & More

Where you stay shapes your entire travel experience. For competitive pricing and flexible options, we recommend using Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, and VRBO. Booking.com is excellent for comparing hotels, flights, car rentals, and apartments worldwide, often with flexible cancellation options. Expedia makes it easy to bundle flights, hotels, and car rentals in one place. Hotels.com is ideal for straightforward hotel bookings and rewards frequent travelers with free nights. VRBO is perfect for families, longer stays, or travelers who prefer private homes and unique accommodations over traditional hotels.

Start comparing options here:

Booking.com (global hotels, apartments & flexible booking options; flights; car rentals): https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6776&awinaffid=1985445
Expedia (flights, hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages): https://expedia.com/affiliate/p7ZcFsz
Hotels.com (book hotels globally and earn free nights through their rewards program): https://www.hotels.com/affiliate/rdDAFaG
VRBO (private homes and unique stays ideal for families and longer trips): https://vrbo.com/affiliate/KvF3nms

Pro tip: For longer trips or family travel, compare both hotels and vacation rentals — extra space and kitchen access can significantly reduce overall trip costs.

Amy French, Ph.D., is the voice behind Roaming Historian. A professional historian and seasoned traveler, she shares stories that blend history and travel to give readers a deeper understanding of the places they explore.

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