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
Unmissable Destinations by Continent
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/
Roaming Historian Blogs of Must-Visit Destinations
- Why You Should Take a Small Group Tour
- Take Walks Tours in Europe and the US
- Best Libraries in the World
- 6 Must-Visit History Museums Around the World
- 10 Travel Tips for Your Europe Trip
- Tours in Europe
- Tours in Italy
- Save on Your European Vacation with Our LivTours Code
Europe
England
France
- Explore the Best of Paris with these Tours
- Paris Sightseeing: Best Paris Tours and Day Trips from Paris
- Top Five Paris Attractions
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Sightseeing and Day Trips with the Paris Guy (now the Tour Guy)
- Paris Shopping Guide
- Best Places to Visit in Paris
- Top Places to Visit in Paris—part deux
- Louvre Tickets and a Fabulous Tour
- The Louvre: Palace History, Tips, and Treasures
- The Pantheon: Great Monuments of Paris
- Musee Rodin: Great Museums of Paris
- The Conciergerie: Great Museums of Paris
- Musee de Cluny: Great Museums of Paris
- The Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel): Symbol of Industrialism
- An American Historian in Paris
- The Palace of Versailles—a Paris Day Trip
Greece
- What to See in Chania, Crete—a Roaming Historian Walking Tour
- Athenian Splendor—the Acropolis
- Top Three Things to See in Athens, Greece
- Athens Tours–Best Places to Visit in Athens
Italy
- Essential Italy Travel Tips
- What Not to Do in Italy
- Food Shopping in Italy
- How to Get to Rome from FCO Airport
- Eating Your Way Through a Four-Course Meal in Italy
- Eat Italy: a Guide to Dining in Italy
- Italy by Train—Do’s and Don’ts
- Italy for Less—Money-Saving Tips for Cheap Travel
- 10 Treasures of Taormina, Sicily
- Best Books About Italy
- Time Travel with Italian History Books
- My Three Favorite Renaissance Paintings of the Annunciation
- Souvenirs to Buy in Italy
- What to Try in Italy
- An Affordable Roman Holiday: Free Things to Do in Rome
- Rome Public Transport: Tips for Riding the Bus
- Getting Around Rome, Italy
- Packing List for Italy: What to Just Buy There
Amalfi Coast
- Amalfi Coast: Things to Do in Amalfi
- Amalfi Coast Transportation: to Amalfi & Beyond
- Things to Do in Ravello
Florence
- Top Attractions in Florence: a 3-day Itinerary
- Top Attractions to Explore in Florence
- Florence Sightseeing: Best Florence Tours, Duomo, David, and Uffizi Tours and Day Trips from Florence with the Tour Guy/Roman Guy
- Great Florence Tours with LivTours/LivItaly
- Skip the Line Tours for Uffizi, Accademia (David), Duomo, and More
- Best Bike Tour in Florence
- Firenze Card: Your Guide to this Florence Museum Pass
Florence Churches
- Climbing the Duomo Florence
- How to Buy Duomo Florence Tickets: Climb the Florence Cathedral
- Best Churches in Florence
- Ghirlandaio’s Last Supper at Ognissanti Church
- Top Cenacoli in Florence: Discover the Last Supper Art
Florence Landmarks & Palaces
Florence Museums
- The Uffizi Gallery: Tickets & More
- Michelangelo’s David Statue: How to Visit the Accademia Gallery
- Uffizi Gallery video featuring Works by Sandro Botticelli
- Galileo Museum
- Museo San Marco
- Museo Horne
- Laurentian Library
- Museo degli Innocenti
Florence Culture, Outdoors, Shopping
- Florence Street Art
- Places to See in Florence (Firenze): Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
- Outdoor Fun in Florence—Golfing and the Bardini & Boboli Gardens
- Shopping : Things to Do in Florence
- Shopping in Florence: My Top Places
- Leather School in Florence–Shopping
- Italian Beauty in Florence: Santa Maria Novella & AquaFlor
- House of Gucci
- Hidden Florence Walk: Things to Do in Florence
- Dan Brown’s Inferno—Guide to Florence Attractions
- Favorite Renaissance Paintings of the Annunciation
- A Renaissance Christmas Story–Fra Angelico’s Annunciation
Florence Food
- Unforgettable Florence Food Tours: History on the Menu
- Delicious Florence Food Tour with the Tour Guy
- Historic Food Markets in Florence: Mercato Centrale & Sant’Ambrogio Market
- Best Gelato in Florence
- Best Restaurants in Florence for Authentic Italian Food—Updated for 2025/2026
- Gelato-Making Class in Florence
Milan
Tuscany—other than Florence
- Intoxicating Chianti Wine Tour at the Montefioralle Winery
- A Perfect Tuscan Village: Siena
- Leaning Tower of Pisa—Tourist Trap or Tuscan Treasure?
Rome
- Best Rome Tours: a Cultural Journey Though the Eternal City
- Best Rome Tours
- Rome Sightseeing: Best Rome Tours, Vatican Tours, and Day Trips from Rome with The Tour Guy/Roman Guy
- Great Tours in Rome, Vatican Tours, and Day Trips from Rome with LivTours (LivItaly)
- Golf Cart Tour Rome with LivTour
- St. Peter’s Dome Climb with Vatican Tickets–Skip the Line
- Colosseum Underground Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Roaming with the Roman Guy (now Tour Guy): Colosseum and Vatican Tours
- The Roman Guy’s Catacombs Tour (now the Tour Guy)
- Prepare for the 2025 Jubilee in Rome
Rome Landmarks/Museums/Outdoors
- The Pantheon: Rome Attractions
- Pantheon Travel Vlog
- Nero’s Golden Palace: Rome Attractions
- The Roman Forum: Rome Attractions
- The Trevi Fountain: Rome Attractions
- The Appian Way: Rome Attractions
- Campo de Fiori: Rome Attractions
- Palatine Hill: Rome Attractions
- The Capitoline Museum
- Largo Argentina: Rome Attractions
- Exploring the Culture, Cuisine, and History of the Jewish Ghetto Rome
- Jewish Ghetto Video
- How to See the ‘Forum of Caesar’ Light Show
- Best Piazzas in Rome
- A Colossal Piece of History—the Colosseum
Rome Churches/Vatican
- Santa Maria sopra Minerva Church: Rome Attractions
- Basilica di San Clemente: Rome Attractions
- Basilica Santa Maria in Cosmedin: the Valentine’s Day Story
- Vatican Museums: Things to Do in Rome
- See Vatican Museums with Skip the Line Access
- Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City
- Vatican Museums in the Evening: Best Tours and Insights
Rome Things to Do
- The SUPER Pass—Things to Do in Rome
- An Affordable Roman Holiday—Free Things to do in Rome
- Rome, Off the Beaten Path–Lesser-Known Places in Rome
- The Historic Center—Things to Do in Rome
- Colosseum Area—Things to Do in Rome
- Art Treasures of Rome—Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael…oh my!
- The Roaming Historian in Rome
Rome Food/Other
- Rome’s Best Restaurants: a Food Lover’s Guide for 2025/2026
- How to Get to Rome from FCO Airport
- Roman Holiday: Our Photo Shoot with Daniele de Gregorio
- Rome Public Transport: Tips for Riding the Bus
- Getting Around Rome
Venice
- Venice Sightseeing: Best Venice Tours and Day Trips from Venice
- Best Things to Do in Venice
- How to See St. Mark’s Basilica
- Gondola Rides in Venice…Worth Every Euro
- Murano—the Glass Island of Italy
- The Roman Guy’s “Venice Walking and Boat Tour” (now the Tour Guy)
Spain
Turkey
The Americas
Atlanta
- What to Do in Atlanta—the Cultural Capitol of the South
- Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
- My Top Atlanta Historica Sites
Boston
- What to See in Boston—Freedom Trail
- Things to Do in Boston–Besides the Freedom Trail
- Best Boston Food Tour
- Best Historic Hotel–Omni Parker House
- Boston Tea Party Site
- Historic Restaurants–Boston Union Oyster House and More!
- Boston North End–a Historical Hotspot
- Boston Historic Harbor Cruise
- Boston CityPass: Major Attractions at a Discounted Price
- Discover Boston’s History with Old Town Trolley Tour
Caribbean
- Walking Through the Cultural Sites of Willemstad, Curacao
- Natural Land Bridges in Aruba
- Explore Puerto Plata: What to See in the Dominican Republic
Chicago
- Chicago Field Museum
- My Walking Tours of Chicago’s Art and Architecture
- Unveiling the Rich Heritage and Accessibility of the Palmer House Hilton
- Fun Things to Do in Chicago…and Where to Eat
- My Top Five Things to Do in Chicago
- Three Perfect Days in Chicago: Day One
- Three Perfect Days in Chicago: Day Two
- Three Perfect Days in Chicago: Day Three
- Driehaus Museum
D.C.
- Government in Action—Visiting the Capitol, White House, & State Department
- National Archives and Library of Congress
- America’s Pastime: Baseball at the National Museum of American History
Detroit
- The Detroit Institute of Arts: Things to Do in Detroit
- Belle Isle: Things to Do in Detroit
- Video Tour of Downtown Detroit
- Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Detroit
- Five Fun Things to Do in Detroit
- Detroit Renaissance
- Detroit’s Eastern Market
- Ford House—Old World Grandeur Outside Detroit
- An Elegant Step Back in Time—the Dearborn Inn
Hawaii
Honduras
Mexico
Michigan Locales
- Great Michigan Pizza
- From the Grape to the Glass—Chateau Grand Traverse
- Preserving the Past—the Village at Grand Traverse Commons
- Cultural Tourism in Traverse City, MI
- Saginaw: a Historic Michigan City
- The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History
- The Flint Institute of Arts
- Saginaw Art Museum
Montreal
- My Favorite Things to Do in Montreal
- Montreal Moments with Travel Tips and Pictures
- 18 Must-See Sights in Montreal: a Roaming Historian Old Montreal Walking Tour
- Contemporary Grandeur in the Heart of Old Montreal—Hotel Le Saint-Sulpice
New York
- Things to Do in NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour
- Statue of Liberty History
- Ellis Island History
- The Morgan Library
- Grand Central Station
- Food Tours New York City
- Things to Do in NYC: a Photo Essay
- My Favorite City for the Holidays
- Top Five Things to Do in NYC
- History in the Big Apple—American Historical Association’s Annual Meeting 2015
Philadelphia
- Philadelphia’s Historical Sites: a Walking Tour
- Independence Hall Area: Top Places to Visit in Philadelphia
- Historic Places to Visit in Philadelphia
- Reading Terminal Market—a Delicious Philadelphia Attraction
- Revolutionary Concept—City Tavern Restaurant
San Francisco
Toronto
- Discover Toronto: History, Culture, and Champagne Sabering
- Top Four Historic Sites in Toronto
- Tantalizing Toronto—Casa Loma
- 45 Fun-Filled Hours in Toronto
Cruising
- The Benefits of Booking with Shore Excursions Group
- Why You Should Take a Transatlantic Cruise
- Unforgettable Holiday Cruise on the Norwegian Breakaway
Travel Tips
Plan Your Trip with our Trip Planning Page!
Choosing the Right Guided Tours
- Fabulous Tours in Europe
- Awesome Tours in America
- Finding the Best Viator Tours Around the World
- Save on Your European Vacation with Our LivTours Code
Flying/Transportation Tips
- How I Use AI and Google Flights to Score Flight Deals
- How to Find the Cheapest Flights
- 10 Travel Tips to Find Cheap Flights
- Italy by Train: Do’s and Don’ts
- Rome Public Transport: Tips for Riding the Bus
Finding Unique Stays Near Landmarks
- How to Choose an Airbnb, Homeaway, or Other Vacation Rental
- Top Spots—Picking the Best Hotel
- Tips for Book the Best Vacation Rentals
- Picking a European Hotel
- A Guide to Using VRBO
Money-Saving Tips
- Euro to Dollar Conversion–How to Convert Dollars to Euros
- Why You Should Take a Small-Group Tour
- Top Travel Tips: Taking a Tour
- 10 Tips for Cheap Travel
- Top Travel Gifts for 2018
- Italy for Less—Money Saving Tips
- Busting 4 Myths About Travel Costs
- 5 Tips to Travel Well and Save Money
Italy Tips
- Top Tourist Scams in Italy and How to Avoid Them
- Essential Italy Travel Tips for a Memorable Trip
- What Not to Do in Italy
- What to Try in Italy
- How to Get to Rome from FCO Airport
- Italy by Train: Do’s and Don’ts
- Italy for Less—Money Saving Tips
- An Affordable Roman Holiday: Free Things to Do in Rome
- Rome Public Transport: Tips for Riding the Bus
- Getting Around Rome, Italy
- Travel with the Tour Guy in Italy
- Packing List for Italy: What to Just Buy There
- Eating Your Way Through a Four-Course Meal in Italy
- Eat Italy: a Guide to Dining in Italy
- Travel Tips: Food Shopping in Italy
- Guide to Italy Vacation Homes with VRBO
Travel Apps and Resources–Technology Tips
- Do I Need a VPN?
- Which Maps App is Best?
- Does Duolingo Work?
- WhatsApp: a Travel Tip
- Should I Take My Camera on Vacation?
Restaurant and Dining Tips
- How to Make Gnocchi with Gnocchi Recipe
- Finding the Best Restaurants—a Top Travel Tip
- Eating Your Way Through a Four-Course Meal in Italy
- Eat Italy: a Guide to Dining in Italy
- Travel Tips: Food Shopping in Italy
- For the Love of Food
- Cooking Authentic Italian Food
General Travel Tips
- How to Avoid Travel Nightmares (with Travel Insurance Dot Com)
- How to Plan an International Trip: Essential International Travel Planning Guide
- Travel Insurance: Your Guide to Protecting Your Adventures
- World Nomads Travel Insurance–Perks of Coverage
- 10 Easy Steps for Planning Your Trip
- Top Travel Tips for Europe
- Top Travel Tips for Europe Part Two
- Preparing for Vacation: What to Do Before You Leave
- Souvenirs to Buy in Italy or Elsewhere
- Top 10 Things to Do Before Travel
- Staycation Ideas for History Buffs
- European Travel Tips
- Making Vacation Last—Creating a Travel History
- 4 Reasons You Should Race to a Local Festival
- Why Visit Historical Places?
- Traveling to the USA? Here are Some Tips!
- Lost Luggage, Found Friends
- Sightseeing in Your Hometown—Even if It’s Smalltown USA
- Work/Life Balance and How Travel Changed My Life
- How to Visit a Museum
- Fourteen Awesome Gift Ideas for the Traveler
- Should I Take my Camera on Vacation?
- Weekend Travel Tips
Packing Tips
- The Definitive Guide to Packing Light: How I Packed for 2 1/2 Months in Carry-On Only
- Packing List for Vacation: Tips for Best Way to Pack
- Packing Videos
- Packing List: Odd Essentials I Can’t Travel Without
- Packing Toiletries
- Tips for Packing Light
- What to Pack in a Carryon
Accessible Travel/Mobility-Challenged Travel
- Airport Wheelchair Assistance–Accessible Travel for the Mobility-Challenged
- Accessible Italy: Tips for Mobility-Challenged Travelers
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Tours and Experiences
My recommendations for various countries and cities around the globe.
LivTours (semi-private/private tours): https://livtours.com?af_code=E1DDN61
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TourGuy (small group/private tours): https://tidd.ly/3J78sNi
Viator (small to medium size groups/private): https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00161535&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector
Roaming Historian Viator Shop:
Shore Excursions Group: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1634209&data=roaminghistorian@gmail.com
Travel Insurance
Travelinsurance dot com (provides quotes from numerous travel insurance agencies): https://www.travelinsurance.com/?utm_source=pap&a_aid=65590b3a60c44&a_bid=4d48be47
Travelex: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101052552-11454018
World Nomads: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101052552-15379553
Travel Planning: Hotels, Flights, Car Rentals, Cruises, and more
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Expedia: https://expedia.com/affiliate/s9c86RI
Hotels.Com: https://www.hotels.com/affiliates/hotelscom-home.qYs6qxh
Short Term Rentals:
VRBO: https://vrbo.com/affiliates/vrbo-home.JmCfojf
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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