Author mrshomefree
There are many steps to obtaining a UK visa to remain there longer than the standard 6 months. One step was to visit an American immigration office for an interview, fingerprinting, and to have a photo taken. Here is a… Continue Reading →
New York City is one of America’s greatest cities for a lot of reasons. It can also be overwhelming for visitors, especially if you just want to accomplish something simple like eating lunch. A New York City meal can be… Continue Reading →
When I was in Hawaii a few years ago, I never had the chance to travel to Honolulu to see Pearl Harbor. Though I’ve visited Mobile, Alabama more than once, I still haven’t had a chance to see the USS… Continue Reading →
The northern border of Central Park (near the North Woods) is W. 110th Street. A few blocks northwest of that visitors will find Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. How on earth had I missed these… Continue Reading →
Maybe Harlem, too, is a victim of gentrification. Or maybe I was just in the “tourist” area. Either way, this iconic New York neighborhood wasn’t the big, bad wolf that I sometimes imagined. In reality, there are multiple Harlems (West,… Continue Reading →
When you search the internet for the best Bay Area views, the lists that appear often include places like Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Overlook. They are right about both. I’ve been to Alcatraz twice, once during the day and… Continue Reading →
If there is one thing that readers can expect by now, it is that I love food of all kinds and will provide a wide array of suggestions of yummy places to eat. A restaurant guide for Berkeley or for… Continue Reading →
When I travel I am always reading, researching, and asking about the most interesting places to go. I was really proud on my recent San Francisco trip when I found a wonderful afternoon activity that even my local friends didn’t… Continue Reading →
Never having visited Melbourne before, we asked hotel staff where they eat. Travelers, here is an important distinction. Always ask for recommendations by saying, “Where do you eat?” If you say, “Where should I eat?” you will get suggestions that… Continue Reading →
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My best girlfriend moved from the east coast to the west coast nearly 10 years ago. While I miss her, I am very lucky because, A) she picked Northern California and, B) is happy to play tour guide when I… Continue Reading →
Why visit Bruges? Over two years ago, when the pandemic began, I became a traveler blogger who couldn’t travel. I offered my readers “virtual vacations” while we were all cooped up inside. One virtual vacation was this review of my… Continue Reading →
Where have you been all my life? I don’t know who originally said it, but we’ve all had a moment where we’ve thought it. That iconic question rolled through my brain as I wandered around our Saturday brunch spot. My… Continue Reading →
Most of the time a hotel is a place to lay your head for a few nights, maybe a week at the most. However, in recent years, hotel brands became aware of the need for properties that cater to longer… Continue Reading →
My adorably pregnant, bandana-clad server, Rebecca said, “I’m amazed how many people don’t know about Rosie the Riveter. People mispronounce the word.” I was a bit incredulous and stuttered, “Really?” “Oh, yeah. Last night I had a guy in here… Continue Reading →