Category Travel
We read about sustainable tourism everywhere today. There is a push to encourage travelers to reduce their carbon footprints, control emissions and protect the planet. There is, however, another aspect to sustainable tourism. Helping the local communities that you visit…. Continue Reading →
I wasn’t prepared for the sound that Mt. Kilauea erupting makes. It’s not deafening or overpowering. It’s a soft rumble that you’re not quite sure you hear at first. It’s like when, as a child, you get in trouble with… Continue Reading →
Hawaii is a volcanic island. Volcanoes create one of the most unusual landscapes on the planet. While the resorts on the west side of the big island (Hawaii) are beautiful, visitors should also make time to see some of the… Continue Reading →
From one weather extreme to the opposite weather extreme, that’s what my life looks like right now. Germany is predominantly cold and Hawaii is predominantly warm. In addition, Hawaii is 12 hours behind Germany and a still significant six hours… Continue Reading →
Don’t be intimidated by eastern Europe! Don’t be intimidated by tight schedules! I am proud to announce that my latest article is out for a worldwide audience. Follow my simple guide for a perfect 48-hour visit to Budapest, Hungary. Hurry,… Continue Reading →
I’ve been posting about amazing museums in Washington, DC. While the places I’ve profiled are amazing, they are also very serious and intense. Perhaps they are not everyone’s cup of tea. Today I want to talk about a couple of… Continue Reading →
There are so many incredible (mostly free) museums in Washinton, DC that it’s impossible to pick “the best” one. From powerful to awe-inspiring to quirky and fun, there are so many options. As I recount my trip experiences, I’ll gladly… Continue Reading →
My husband and I have wanted to visit the nation’s capital together for many years. This year, we decided to prioritize a visit there. We had a new world-class museum experience in Washington, DC every day. We got emotional so… Continue Reading →
When someone visits New York City for the first time, there is always a list a mile long of things to see and do. Most people want to see all the traditional sites, including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center,… Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →