Category Travel
In general, I don’t think most Americans know much about Wales. I know I didn’t. After all, it is small and you rarely hear anything about it, so it takes on a mysterious quality. One Saturday, we got up insanely… Continue Reading →
Every American we talk to from our life back home says, “How are you enjoying London?” Let’s be clear, there are other cities in England besides London. In fact, we haven’t seen London at all yet, except for two of… Continue Reading →
At long last! It’s here! The first installment of the adventures of Mrs. HomeFree in England. #UKadventure. Thank you to all my loyal readers who have waited either patiently or impatiently for me to begin updating you on my new… Continue Reading →
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 Berkley 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 →