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Why you should visit Eastern Kentucky

May 1, 2023 by Karen 1 Comment

Travel is not just about going somewhere new, but also coming back to somewhere familiar. I’m an unlikely proponent of visiting Eastern Kentucky as someone who was born and raised in New York City and who had never set foot in Kentucky until I met Jacob. However, Jacob helped me find the charm of this oft-forgotten region of the United States even if he doesn’t always see it himself.

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The best cafes and coffee shops in the Hague for coffee in Den Haag

April 13, 2023 by Karen 7 Comments

I knew that the Hague was cosmopolitan, however, I never expected the range of cafes in the Hague that I’ve found here. As someone who is an entrepreneur, I find that working at a coffee shop (not that kind!) helps me feel both refreshed and inspired in a way that I cannot feel at home. Similarly, there’s a lot of taking a moment to enjoy a good cup of coffee and the little joys that something so simple can bring, so keep reading for my favorite cafes and coffee shops in the Hague!

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Wynand Fockink: An authentic Dutch distillery for jenever worth visiting

March 17, 2023 by Karen 2 Comments

I love trying out new Dutch liquors, so I finally had to visit Wynand Fockink in Amsterdam. This authentic Dutch tasting room and distillery dates back to 1679, which makes it the perfect place for an authentic place to try Dutch genever without a tour.

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The best 15+ travel games for your phone that work offline

January 3, 2023 by Karen 2 Comments

As someone with limited data, I’m always astounded how few apps work well offline and without data. I’m often toying with a new phone app that I can play while on the road. After far too many apps that I’ve burned through during a long bus ride, I’ve asked my fellow bloggers for their favorite travel game apps for iPhone and Android that work perfectly offline, so even if you’re on a long plane ride, you can still enjoy playing on your phone! I’ve tried to focus this list on thought-provoking games for your phone that challenge your mind, rather than games that just keep you busy (as they’re addictive).

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The difference between Holland and The Netherlands explained

April 27, 2018 by Karen 9 Comments

As someone living in the Netherlands for nearly three years, I often say that I live in Holland when asked where I live. You might be wondering what is the difference between Holland and the Netherlands. (Will the real country please stand up?) Some people actually ask me how many countries exist in Holland or the Netherlands. You’re about to get schooled in all things that you need to know about Holland before your trip to the Netherlands, so you don’t sound silly.

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Tips for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Scheveningen and the Hague

December 31, 2022 by Karen Leave a Comment

Happy New Year! This was my first New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands in a bit and it was lovely celebrating it in my current home of The Hague. New Year’s Eve in the Hague, like most of the Netherlands, is something akin to a war zone… I include tips for spending New Year’s Eve in the Hague as well as the best events for New Year’s Eve in the Scheveningen/Hague area. I’ve updated this post for the 2019-2020 New Year given the recent changes.

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Insider’s Guide to Penn State with the best things to do in State College PA

July 11, 2018 by Karen 16 Comments

My husband and I are Penn State grads who met while we were students at Penn State. (WE ARE!). This is an insider’s guide with tips for things to do in State College, best things to do at Penn State (Main Campus), where to party in State College, where to get an adult drink in State College away from the undergrads, where to stay in State College, where to eat in State College, awesome day trips from State College (things to do in Centre County).

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Our Lord in the Attic: Amsterdam’s Hidden Church That You Must See

February 6, 2022 by Karen 4 Comments

Whenever family and friends visit me in Amsterdam, I always bring them to one of my favorite local secrets: a hidden church in Amsterdam. Our Lord in the Attic is a small museum a bit off the beaten path. It’s is one of my favorite museums in Amsterdam as it does a fantastic of teaching about the Dutch way of life and Dutch history. Keep reading for the history of his hidden church, tips for visiting Our Lord in the Attic, and how to save on admission fees by visiting Onze Lieve heer op Zolder for free!

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Where to find the best breakfast and brunch in the Hague by a resident

November 22, 2022 by Karen 1 Comment

Is it weird that I consider breakfast a very important food group? Maybe it’s my American upbringing, but I am a huge fan of breakfast and brunch. This post is about the best brunch/breakfast cafes in the Hague by one very biased American couple living in the Hague. I hope you get very hungry while reading this as I’m already planning my next brunch for this weekend…. I will be updating it periodically as new places open and other close.

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Brouwerij ‘t IJ: Tips for visiting Amsterdam’s brewery next to a windmill

November 22, 2021 by Karen Leave a Comment

One of my favorite places to bring friends visiting Amsterdam is Brouwerij ‘t IJ. This iconic Amsterdam brewery next to a windmill is one of Amsterdam’s best destinations for craft beer, so if you love craft beer, keep reading my tips for visiting this famous Amsterdam craft brewery.

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