Uncover the Past, Enrich Your Journey
Welcome to Roaming Historian…a travel website run by an experienced history professor and seasoned wanderer, and her husband, Jon. We believe that history is the key to unlocking truly immersive travel experiences. At Roaming Historian, we offer captivating stories, carefully curated recommendations, and insightful tips to transform your trips into unforgettable journeys.
Take your travel up a notch by immersing yourself in the captivating history of the world’s most treasured sites, cities, and cultures. At Roaming Historian, we believe that history is the key that unlocks the door to immersive adventures and unforgettable memories. With our curated recommendations, insightful tips, and captivating stories, we equip you with the knowledge to delve into the past and create authentic experiences that will last a lifetime. Let us guide you in seamlessly blending captivating history, delectable cuisine, and pure enjoyment, making your dream vacation a reality.
Your Trusted Travel Companion
Roaming Historian is written by Dr. Amy French, a professional historian and travel blogger with a Ph.D. in history. Combining her academic expertise with a passion for exploration, Amy helps travelers see the world through a historical and cultural lens. Whether she’s uncovering stories at iconic landmarks, savoring food markets, or sharing hidden gems, her goal is to bring the past to life for today’s traveler.
Amy brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to her blog posts. If you sat in one of her college classes, you would find that she loves to tell stories about the past. Roaming Historian affords her the chance to share history and travel tips (so you can experience more history) to a broader audience. By focusing on cultural destinations, Roaming Historian offers a unique perspective on travel. Following Amy’s recommendations ensures an immersive and enriching travel experience, as she combines her academic background with firsthand exploration of historical sites, guaranteeing an authentic and memorable adventure. Roaming Historian’s collaborations with numerous travel industry professionals over the years, brings additional authority to the table.
Our insights provide the expertise you seek when choosing your next adventure—read about “can’t miss” places, follow our tips for navigating local customs, and use our travel planning tools and recommendations to immerse yourself in the culture waiting to be uncovered.
Meet the Storytellers
Roaming Historian’s helm is held by Amy French, our President and Chief Roamer, who is accompanied on many of her adventures by her husband, Jon. Amy, a tenured Professor of History and history whisperer extraordinaire, infuses your travels with her infectious passion for the past. With a Ph.D. in History, her historical expertise underscores every recommendation, anecdote, and insight you’ll find on our site. Additionally, when she’s not teaching or roaming, Amy plans to use her business acumen (she was a financial advisor!) to provide historical consulting for hotels.
Jon, initially a non-believer in history’s charms, has been swept away by Amy’s global explorations, becoming a dedicated convert to the cause. Together, they share a contagious enthusiasm for unearthing forgotten narratives, embracing vibrant cultures, and proving that the past speaks vibrantly to the present.
Ready to Unleash the Magic?
Click here to explore our website, where adventures await around every corner. Our travel planning tools are your key to unlocking a world where history isn’t just a date on a calendar, but a living, breathing force that enhances every moment of your journey. So, come roam with us! Let’s rewrite the script of travel, one hidden story at a time.
Interested in bringing your property’s history to life? Click here to explore how Amy can elevate the guest experience through historical narrative consulting.
Follow us on social media (links below) for daily doses of historical travel inspiration. Remember, history isn’t just a subject; it’s an adventure waiting to start as soon as you start learning it. Are you ready to let your journey begin?
Media Appearances/Logistics
- Website Views: almost a million impressions monthly with thousands of unique views.
- Social Media Presence: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X), YouTube, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. Tens of thousands of followers across the platforms.
- Amy has won many awards for academic excellence over her career. She sits on numerous boards and committees related to history and, some, related to international travel. She’s given over 60 scholarly presentations around the United States and has appeared on television and radio over 50 times. Additionally, she has published and taught academic history for 20 years. Here is a brief version of her curriculum vitae.
- Amy loves sharing history stories in informal ways. YouTube gives her the opportunity to do so. Here is a video clip from the Roaming Historian YouTube Channel.
- A clip from a documentary, Settling In: Immigrants and Cultures that Built Mid-Michigan, where Amy was a guest scholar and consultant.
- Amy as a panelist on a television show where she was a frequent guest expert for years, Currently Speaking, where we interviewed Rolling Stone journalist and author, Matt Taibbi.
- Amy is the narrator and frequent content creator for, Historia, a program that airs twice weekly on a local Public Broadcasting/NPR affiliate radio station, FM 90.1, in Michigan. Here is one of her stories for Historia; this tale is about Edith Flagg, beloved fashion industry icon (she brought polyester to the US!) and member of the Dutch Resistance during WWII.
Elevate Your Hotel’s Narrative: Partner with Amy French, Ph.D. – Your Premier Historical Consultant
Roaming Historian also offers historical consulting services for hotels and historic tourist venues. See my page on “History Consulting” to learn more: https://roaminghistorian.com/history-consulting-hotels/
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.
Email us at: roaminghistorian@gmail.com.
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Hello. I always visit your website. You have some really amazing writing. Your travels inspire me. I want to travel like you. If I have enough money one day, I’ll travel. Thanks.
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Thanks! I hope you get the chance to travel, too!
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