Author mrshomefree
Most people think of Frankfurt, Germany as the place with the airport or the place where some of the world’s largest conventions are held. They’re right, of course. Frankfurt is more than that, though. To find out what is unique… Continue Reading →
In the fourth and final part of my series on visiting the prettiest villages in Alsace, we visit Eguisheim. This is the quirkiest of the villages and, possibly, my favorite. Where is Eguisheim, France? Eguisheim is a 15-minute drive south… Continue Reading →
Continuing the series on the prettiest villages in Alsace, in this article I introduce you to the big city of Strasbourg and to the small town of Kaysersberg. Some articles on MrsHomeFree.com contain affiliate links, meaning that, at no additional… Continue Reading →
Today we continue our exploration of the prettiest villages in Alsace. This eastern region of France is so rife with beauty that it is hard to go wrong anywhere. There are, however, names that come up again and again. Today… Continue Reading →
As a first-time visitor to the Alsace region of France myself, I recently learned a lot about where to go and what to see. What follows is a guide for other travelers of the prettiest villages in Alsace. The Alsace:… Continue Reading →
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We discovered on the afternoon of April 30th that on May 1st everything in our town would be closed due to a holiday. I’ve heard of May Day before, but I didn’t realize it was considered a significant enough holiday… Continue Reading →
Spring events in Germany often begin in mid-March and run through at least April. Spring has sprung in many places around the world. However, this is either not the case in my little micro-climate in the German mountains, or they… Continue Reading →
In this article, I am uncovering some of the secrets of Mainz, Germany. Providing an unexpected education that I wasn’t prepared for, this city turned out to be quite charming. It isn’t one of the places that most people mention… Continue Reading →
Beautiful cities in Germany are not hard to come by. What makes them beautiful can be fairly diverse too. Some have half-timbered houses, some have views of a river, still others have a castle perched on an overhead cliff. Heidelberg… Continue Reading →
It is with great pride that I share the publication of a special article. Bill Hutchinson, the founder of the Theatre of Memory in Gainesville, Florida is a dear friend. It was a joy to write about his museum. The… Continue Reading →
Well, I went down the rabbit hole again. In working on this article about my visit to tiny Liechtenstein, I discovered that there is a difference between a micronation, a microstate, and a city-state. I won’t turn this into a… Continue Reading →
We never dreamed of living in a German small town. Yet here we are. Our first experiment in international living was one year in Cambridge, England. This was an extremely successful experience, so we decided to do it again. My… Continue Reading →
For Americans, Spring Break approaches! This means it is time to find the perfect travel lodging for an awesome trip. Your accommodations can make or break your experience, so today I am re-publishing my 2020 article on how to make… Continue Reading →
“What are you going to order?” “You know me, I just want to make sure there are fries.” “Well, you can get fries with the cheesesteak, the gyro, the fried rice and the quesadilla.” “Maybe I’ll get a combo of… Continue Reading →