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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
If you aren’t sure that you are a fan of musicals, then seeing Wicked might make you a believer. There is a reason, after all, that it is one of the most successful musicals of all time. Whether you see… Continue Reading →
Right now, half of my readers are thinking, “What is Highclere Castle and why would Mrs. HomeFree visit there?” The other half of my readers are thinking, “Oh. My. Goodness. Mrs. HomeFree went to Highclere Castle. I am so jealous.”… Continue Reading →
For Americans, there are certain activities that just sound English to us. We think if visiting pubs and cheering on the local football club as quintessentially English activities. In my experience, I have found all these activities to be not… Continue Reading →
I am a fan of day trips from Cambridge as a way to see more and learn more about England. After all, I don’t want to return to America having seen only two places. What are the best day trips… Continue Reading →
There are certain places you can visit that bring back the wonder and excitement of childhood again. Some people would say the Florida theme parks are some of those places. The expense and crowds partially ruin that, in my opinion…. Continue Reading →
Why you should buy a plane ticket to Stockholm right away? Well, for starters, they have a great collection of museums. There truly is something for everyone. There aren’t a lot of museums that dedicate themselves solely to the art… Continue Reading →
Today is part two of our visit to Sweden. If Stockholm isn’t on your vacation radar, it probably should be. For us, 3 days in Stockholm was a wonderful introduction to a place we think we might like to return… Continue Reading →
Who goes to Sweden in the coldest month of the year? We do! Let’s visit Sweden together. Stockholm is known for having more “mild” winters than the rest of Sweden. But, with a wind chill temperature in the low 20’s,… Continue Reading →
There are so many places to see in England, that Mr. HomeFree and I fear we won’t get to see half of them before it’s time to return to America. Some of my big wish list destinations remain unvisited, but… Continue Reading →
As mentioned in a previous post, I had some Visa permission issues. While the English sorted those out, I spent three weeks in exile in France. One weekend, my husband came to visit me and we took the train to… Continue Reading →