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The Negro Southern League Baseball Museum: Facility of Dreams

I only attended a major league baseball game once in my life. It was not riveting. I left during the seventh inning and read in the newspaper the next day that the score never changed after I left. It failed… Continue Reading →

Having the Best Experience When You Visit the Legacy Museum

What is the Legacy Museum? What is the Legacy Museum? I am re-publishing my article from 2022, in which I encourage you to visit this amazing museum in Montgomery, Alabama. This article also helps you make the most of your… Continue Reading →

Mrs. HomeFree Publishes Origins of Mardi Gras Just in Time for Mardi Gras 2024!

Special thanks goes out to the publication, World Footprints for supporting freelancer writers. Mardi Gras season is synonymous with New Orleans in the minds of most Americans. The hidden truth is that while their celebration of it is huge, they… Continue Reading →

What is There to See in York, England?

Today I am answering burning life questions like: What is there to see in York, England and what is there to eat in York, England? While there are many things about the English and Americans that aren’t that different, there… Continue Reading →

Activities on Isle of Wight: Choices Galore

Are the activities on Isle of Wight all nature-related? After all, the word “isle” conjures up images of either palm trees or grassy hiking trails. Well, I am here to tell you that the Isle of Wight isn’t what you’re… Continue Reading →

Weekend Getaway from Cambridge: Why Portsmouth (UK) is Your Next Destination

When looking for a weekend getaway from Cambridge, deciding on a destination can be difficult. Is this because a traveler is starved for choices? No, in reality, the opposite is true. There are dozens of cities, towns and villages to… Continue Reading →

Is the Fitzwilliam Museum free? Yes!

Quite a few of the research departments at Cambridge University set up museums for their collections. These free museums ensure that learning is continuous and that the public can enjoy a massive range of amazing specimens, rather than those same… Continue Reading →

Step Into History in Bath, England

There is no denying that a major reason people visit southwest England is to see the history in Bath. Now that I’ve spent a weekend there, I can see why. A visitor doesn’t need to be a history buff to… Continue Reading →

What Makes Cornwall so Special?

Cornwall is a large peninsula in the southwest corner of England that draws visitors year-round. What makes Cornwall so special? With a few extra hours in our weekend, we took a road trip to find out. Cornish used to be… Continue Reading →

Epiphany Alert: Mrs. HomeFree Discovers Her Happy Place

I’ve had an epiphany! The concept of “a happy place” is common. Where is your happy place? Some people love the beach while others love mountain cabins. Ultimately, the environment that brings your blood pressure down is different for everyone…. Continue Reading →

Eastern European Apartments VS. Western European Apartments

As regular readers know, I am a big Marriott fan. I frequently stay at Marriott properties of all different types. However, when traveling overseas, I opt to round out my cultural exchange experience by staying at short-term rental apartments rather… Continue Reading →

A Weekend in Prague

For some reason when we hear the words, “Czech Republic,” we tend to think of the old Soviet bloc with its gray, sensible concrete buildings, extreme practicality and lack of inventiveness. Perhaps, this is just my hang-up, evidence that I… Continue Reading →

Where to Eat in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is one of the most famous European cities. It’s famous for its food, its canals, and its party atmosphere (thanks to unique marijuana and sex industry laws). It is also only a one-hour flight from London. But, as many… Continue Reading →

The Many Personalities of Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city with many personalities. Marijuana is legal. Their sex industry is highly regulated. Between those two things alone there is a party atmosphere that draws tons of stag (bachelor) or hen (bachelorette) parties every weekend. There is… Continue Reading →

Real Life Experiential Tourism Stories: Large and Small

NOTE: This article about experiential tourism was originally published in 2021. Today, in honor of Father’s Day, I am republishing it because it features my Dad, one of the coolest guys I know. At the age of 75 drove a… Continue Reading →

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