Category Travel
I was looking for a “low-key adventure”, so I decided to write full-time while rotating continuously through five U.S. states. I gave up my job, my house and my community to travel full-time and live in hotels. Three weeks later… Continue Reading →
In the fourth grade, my teacher gave us the assignment to read a non-fiction book. We had a list of biographies to choose from. I chose a book about the legendary anthropologist Margaret Mead. It blew my mind. My nine-year-old… Continue Reading →
When you haven’t seen an old friend in a long time, you just want a quiet place to eat dinner together and catch up. The last thing you are interested in is sixteen televisions all tuned to different sporting events…. Continue Reading →
On my open-air quests across the South, I discovered three wonderful parks that feature stunning waterways. The three destinations form a triangle and that makes them perfect for a road trip itinerary. If you prefer to spend less time in… Continue Reading →
Welcome to Gentile’s Cheesesteaks Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to… Continue Reading →
This is the story of Tom and Mary James (of financial powerhouse Raymond James). Mr. and Mrs. James, as many wealthy people do, collect art. Specifically, they love western and wildlife art. Once upon a time, they displayed their art… Continue Reading →
As I leaned in to study the porcelain doll faces displayed from corner to corner of the plate glass window, the door opened and an older gentleman poked his head out. “Have you ever been in here before?” “No, I… Continue Reading →
Sheraton Suites – Ft. Lauderdale Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly… Continue Reading →
Don Pan Bakery Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s… Continue Reading →
Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page. Mrs…. Continue Reading →
Why Don’t I Know You? (Part Two) In elementary school, teachers taught us that America was a melting pot. By the time I reached high school, the new lesson was that America was a salad bowl. The important distinction is… Continue Reading →
Nearly 17 years ago, I bought a copy of Budget Travel Magazine. In it, I found an article about the agriturismo concept. This is when a working farm also functions as an inn for travelers. The magazine showcased several and… Continue Reading →
Why Don’t I Know You? (Part One) As a college graduate, and a person who has always been academically inclined, I thought I was educated. I thought I knew basic American history. However, even in middle and high school, I… Continue Reading →
Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page. Mrs…. Continue Reading →
Note: The photo above is street art that I found in Columbia, South Carolina. Today’s post is different. I have been sitting with this essay for months. I wasn’t ready for it to be public. Now, in honor of Black… Continue Reading →