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. We don’t want our readers to miss out on the fullest, richest vacation they can have, so here is our guide to the blogs we’ve written about our travels. We have a search feature at the bottom of our “Home” page that you can use to find any of the listed blogs, but we’ve also embedded a link to each one directly on its title. Also, don’t miss our “Travel Tips” page with loads of helpful tips and tricks for getting the most out of your vacation.
Europe
- Best Libraries in the World
- Why You Should Take a Small Group Tour
- Take Walks Tours in Europe and the US
- 10 Travel Tips for Your Europe Trip
- Tour Guy Tours in Europe
- Tour Guy Tours in Italy
England
France
- 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
- The Conciergerie
- Musee de Cluny
- 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
- Food Shopping in Italy
- 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
- New 2019 Italy Tours from the Tour Guy (formerly the Roman Guy)
- Italy for Less—Money-Saving Tips for Cheap Travel
- Take a Small-Group Tour with the Tour Guy in Italy
- 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…and Elsewhere
Amalfi Coast
- Amalfi Coast: Things to Do in Amalfi
- Amalfi Coast Transportation: to Amalfi & Beyond
- Things to Do in Ravello
Florence
- Florence Sightseeing: Best Florence Tours, Duomo, David, and Uffizi Tours and Day Trips from Florence
- Skip the Line Tours at Uffizi, Accademia (David), Duomo, and More
- The Uffizi Gallery: Tickets & More
- Uffizi Gallery Video featuring Works by Sandro Botticelli
- How to Buy Duomo Florence Tickets: Climb the Florence Cathedral
- Delicious Florence Food Tour with the Tour Guy
- Historic Food Markets in Florence: Mercato Centrale & Sant’Ambrogio Market
- Ponte Vecchio
- Galileo Museum
- Best Churches in Florence
- Museo San Marco
- Museo Horne
- Ghirlandaio’s Last Supper at Ognissanti Church
- My Favorite Renaissance Paintings of the Annunciation in Florence
- A Renaissance Christmas Story–Fra Angelico’s Annunciation
- Laurentian Library
- 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
- Best Gelato in Florence
- Best Restaurants in Florence 2019
- Best Restaurants in Florence 2018
- Hidden Florence Walk
- Dan Brown’s Inferno—Guide to Florence Attractions
- Porcellino–The Boar Statue of Florence
Rest of Tuscany
- Intoxicating Chianti Wine Tour at the Montefioralle Winery
- A Perfect Tuscan Village…Siena
- Leaning Tower of Pisa—Tourist Trap or Tuscan Treasure?
Rome
- Rome Sightseeing: Best Rome Tours, Vatican Tours, and Day Trips from Rome
- Best Piazzas in Rome
- The Pantheon
- Pantheon Travel Vlog
- Santa Maria sopra Minerva Church
- Basilica di San Clemente
- Basilica Santa Maria in Cosmedin: the Valentine’s Day Story
- Nero’s Golden Palace
- The Roman Forum
- The Trevi Fountain
- The Appian Way
- Campo de Fiori
- Palatine Hill
- The Capitoline Museum
- Jewish Ghetto Video
- How to See the ‘Forum of Caesar’ Light Show
- Largo di Torre Argentina
- Vatican Museums
- See Vatican Museums with Skip the Line Access
- Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City
- 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 Underground Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Colosseum Area—Things to Do in Rome
- A Colossal Piece of History—the Colosseum
- Roaming with the Roman Guy (now Tour Guy): Colosseum and Vatican Tours
- Art Treasures of Rome—Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael…oh my!
- The Roaming Historian in Rome
- The Roman Guy’s Catacombs Tour (now the Tour Guy)
- Rome Restaurants: Best Places to Eat in Rome 2019
- Rome Restaurants: Best Places to Eat in Rome 2018
- Rome Restaurants: Best Places to Eat in Rome 2017
- 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
- 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)
Turkey
North America
Atlanta
- What to Do in Atlanta—the Cultural Capitol of the South
- Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
Boston
- What to See in Boston—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
Caribbean
Chicago
- 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
- Downtown Detroit Video Tour
- 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
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 Tickets and Tour
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour
- Statue of Liberty History
- Ellis Island History
- The Morgan Library
- Grand Central Station
- Food Tours Greenwich Village and Hell’s Kitchen
- 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 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
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