Category Travel
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →