Jane V Blanchard
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Jane V Blanchard
@janevblanchard.bsky.social
I love going on hiking adventures and then writing about it. For more info about my travels and books, visit JaneVBlanchard.com.
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Recipient of the prestigious 2015 President's Award from the Florida Authors & Publisher's Association in the adult, non-fiction category.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Looking for something to read? Here are some books I enjoyed this year.
December 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Recipient of the prestigious 2015 President's Award from the Florida Authors & Publisher's Association in the adult, non-fiction category.

@janevblanchard.bsky.social
#Author #AllAuthor #FictionTale #BookSky
November 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
JwJ just relaunched the Worker Solidarity Fund. In 2020, the fund distributed over $2M to working people. Now, we face a manufactured crisis, and workers on the frontlines need our help. Check it out: www.thesolidarityhub.org/wsf share.jwj.org/s/i3QeDDaN
Worker Solidarity Fund — The Solidarity Hub
www.thesolidarityhub.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A Short Walk on a Long Trail is equal parts hiking memoir, marriage journey, and ode to the wild, reminding readers that age, setbacks, or storms can’t dampen a spirit fueled by curiosity and connection. books2read.com/onthelongtrail
November 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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This is amazing. And it’s truly the stuff of nightmares.
October 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Haverhill” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Haverhill · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
www.mobilize.us
October 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The #Camino de Santiago was crowded when I traveled it 15 years ago (at least the last 100 km), but by 2025, overtourism had passed its flashpoint.
Pilgrims turn Spain's Santiago de Compostela into the world's latest overtourism flashpoint
Residents of Santiago de Compostela are struggling with overtourism. A neighborhood association has tried to address the issue by distributing a guide to good manners for visitors.
apnews.com
September 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I asked Google 'What is my #book about?" Here is the surprisingly good summary: The book Hadrian's Wall Path: Walking into History by Jane V. Blanchard is a personal travelogue and historical reflection of her journey along the #Hadrian's Wall Path in northern England. books2read.com/womanonherway2
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September 8, 2025 at 3:28 AM
How to prevent the history of Fascism from repeating itself. Is it already too late?
I researched every attempt to stop fascism in history. The success rate is 0%.
Once they win elections, it's already too late.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"A Short Walk on a Long Trail" proves that marriage + hiking equal unforgettable stories. #HikingLife #Adventure #Memoir books2read.com/onthelongtrail
Available now at your favorite digital store!
A Short Walk on a Long Trail: A couple's sauntering on the Vermont Long Trail by Dennis R. Blanchard, Jane V. Blanchard
books2read.com
August 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
When I walked The #Camino de Santiago 15 years ago, I could see the fires and the smoke prominently overcast the trail. Now, Spain is having the worst forest fires in several decades and closing parts of the famous #pilgrimage trail. ctif.org/news/spain-w...
Spain wildfires close parts of famous pilgrimage trail - firefighter died in fire engine crash
Among the hardest-hit regions are Galicia, Castile and León, where authorities have shut down a 50-kilometer stretch of the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route between Astorga and Ponferrada.
ctif.org
August 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
#Pontevedra is a beautiful medieval town on the #Camino. It houses many albergues, including a #Parador. I only stayed one night on my #pilgrimage, but perhaps I should have stayed more.
A Spanish medieval town banishes all cars from the city centre
Pontevedra is an ancient city with many hidden gems, beaches and best of all, it has banished vehicles from it’s historic city centre
euroweeklynews.com
July 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
What was considered "giant" is no longer the norm, but it leads one to wonder. #Hadrian's Wall
A Garrison of Giants at Hadrian’s Wall? Oversized Roman Footwear Found at the Magna Fort
In the defensive ditches of the Roman fort of Magna, located in Northumberland and now home to the Roman Army Museum, archaeologists have uncovered remains of ancient footwear of extraordinary size, r...
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July 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This is, hopefully, my next #hiking #adventure.
Hiking the #Via #Francigena from the Alps to Rome. Someday...
The Via Francigena in Piedmont: the hills of Monferrato  - Via Francigena
We’ve reached the seventh chapter of our travel diary. This time, we stop in Piedmont to discover its traditions and explore the trails.
www.viefrancigene.org
June 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
While these pictures of places along #Hadrian's Wall are stunning, seeing them in person is moving. I recommend this trail to everyone. For me, it was like walking into history.
20 Best Places to Visit Along Hadrian’s Wall - Road Affair
Uncover 20 must-visit attractions along Hadrian’s Wall Path, from Vindolanda to Chesters Roman Fort and beyond.
www.roadaffair.com
June 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
What Trump wanted -- What he got. A parade with 80-year-old Sherman tanks.
Honestly I still can’t stop laughing 😂😅🤣
June 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Save Democracy protest in Paris bsky.app/profile/ohma...
No Kings at la Bastille, Paris
June 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Beautiful pics of the #CaminoDeSantiago. My first #pilgrimage was a 500-mile walk across Spain. Several years later, I walked from Lisbon to Santiago. My trips resulted in several books about the #Camino. For more information about my books, visit books2read.com/ap/xMmovN/Ja...
A Guide to Hiking the Camino De Santiago
A beautiful pilgrimage throughout Europe with many religious and historic ties ends in Spain
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June 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Because we didn't have an extra week in 2010 to walk to Finisterre and back, we took the bus to "the end of the world." There, we spent three days, relaxing and enjoying the town. I'm glad we were able to fit it into our schedule. The walk does look lovely.
Bonus Episodes! Walking to Finisterre - The Trek
Days: 41-44 Santiago de Compostela → Negreira → Olveiroa → Cee → Finisterre!  After having taken a picture of my Hokas arriving to Santiago yesterday, I ditched them this morning before heading on my ...
thetrek.co
June 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This made me laugh. However, #testicular #cancer is not a laughing matter. I'm glad he had the balls to wear this outfit while walking #Hadrian's Wall Path to raise awareness about this most common cancer in young men. Had I met him on this path in #England, I certainly would have laughed.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Volunteers at the Vindolanda Trust( part of #Hadrian's Wall Path) have discovered a mythical winged goddess statue that was “highly revered by the ancient #Romans. During times of war, she was often credited for battlefield success.”

www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
Stunning image of mythical winged goddess revealed at ancient Roman fort in UK
The relief was found by veteran volunteers, officials said.
www.miamiherald.com
May 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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No one experiencing the tragedy of a miscarriage should be arrested, much less abandoned in jail for 5 months with a $100k bond. But that’s exactly what happened to Mallori Patrice Strait in Texas. Women, particularly women of color, in this country are no longer allowed dignity even in extreme loss
May 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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@janevblanchard.bsky.social Going from the US to Canada and back we may have to consider the same thing.
US Customs New Crackdown Prompts Canadian Lawyers To Urge All Travelers To Use Burner Phones To Protect Personal Data www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
US Customs New Crackdown Prompts Canadian Lawyers To Urge All Travelers To Use Burner Phones To Protect Personal Data - Travel And Tour World
Canadian lawyers urge travelers to the US to use burner phones as new border rules allow officials to search devices and access personal data.
www.travelandtourworld.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:30 AM