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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 →
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 →
I am a fan of day trips from Cambridge as a way to see more and learn more about England. After all, I don’t want to return to America having seen only two places. What are the best day trips… Continue Reading →
There are certain places you can visit that bring back the wonder and excitement of childhood again. Some people would say the Florida theme parks are some of those places. The expense and crowds partially ruin that, in my opinion…. Continue Reading →
It is a coincidence that I came from a college town and moved thousands of miles across the ocean to another college town. Here are a few snapshots of daily life in Cambridge. There are a few similarities between my… Continue Reading →
There are so many places to see in England, that Mr. HomeFree and I fear we won’t get to see half of them before it’s time to return to America. Some of my big wish list destinations remain unvisited, but… Continue Reading →
Today is part two of my Thanksgiving weekend in The Cotswolds. While some villages are more famous than others, I don’t know that you can really go wrong here. They are all cute, historic and have fascinating stories and personalities…. Continue Reading →
We spent Thanksgiving evening in London at the theatre. We spent the rest of the weekend in the country. Here’s a summary of our fairy tale weekend in The Cotswolds. One theory on the meaning of a Cotswold: Wold =… Continue Reading →