Category Hotels/Lodging
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
There are so many reasons to visit Sacre Coeur in Paris. Here are some of mine. A couple of days before I left for the UK I had lunch with an old friend. We met at a French immersion retreat… Continue Reading →
Returning to America for the holidays posed a challenge, both in time and expense. Mr. HomeFree had limited time off available and plane tickets were obscene. We typically pay about $1,000 per ticket. At this time of year, each ticket… Continue Reading →
We spent Thanksgiving evening in London at the theatre. We spent the rest of the weekend in the country. Here’s a summary of our fairy tale weekend in The Cotswolds. One theory on the meaning of a Cotswold: Wold =… Continue Reading →