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Heidelberg: One of the Most Beautiful Cities in Germany

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 →

How to Love Your Weekend in Liechtenstein

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 →

Epiphany Alert: Mrs. HomeFree Discovers Her Happy Place

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 →

Western Wales: The Landscape That Made Me Cry

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 →

Predjama Castle in Slovenia: Let the Lutes Play

It has been more than a month since I provided the last virtual vacation, so here is a new one for those of you who need a break from real life.  This post is a special dedication to my friend,… Continue Reading →

Wedding Crashing in Four Countries

OK, so I didn’t really crash any weddings, but I did spy on them a little bit.  There is something lovely about stumbling on a stranger’s wedding while you are traveling.  For me, it is a professional fascination since I… Continue Reading →

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