by Karen | Jan 30, 2018 | Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel
I’ve been putting off this guide to secret Amsterdam for a while as living in Amsterdam has made me worry about sharing my secret places in Amsterdam where I go to avoid the tourists. However, it’s not nice not to share. In this guide to Amsterdam off...
by Karen | Jul 20, 2017 | Local Guides, New York, North America, Travel, United States
I’m a proud New Yorker. When someone asks me what they should know when visiting New York for the first time, I don’t always know where to start as there’s so many things to do in New York. I’ve decided to take a different approach here with some NYC...
by Karen | May 25, 2018 | Budget Travel, Local Guides, North America, Travel, United States
I’m a huge fan of traveling on a budget. My home country of the United States isn’t necessarily a cheap place to travel. As someone who spent her formative years in the United States as a broke student, I have some solid tips on how to do budget travel...
by Karen | May 23, 2018 | Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel
One of the best parts of visiting Amsterdam is to visit the many museums in Amsterdam. As an Amsterdam resident, I had the Museumkaart, which gave me access to majority of the museums in Amsterdam (as well as the rest of the Netherlands), which meant that I’d...
by Karen | May 21, 2018 | Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, North America, Pennsylvania, Travel, United States
Planning to spend a weekend in Philadelphia? Your local guide to Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, written by local Jacquelyn Kyle. This guide to Philly includes off the beaten path Philadelphia and local food recommendations on where to eat in...
by Karen | May 21, 2018 | Europe, Russia, Serbia, Travel
One of the best things to do before your trip to Russia is to learn the Russian alphabet aka the Cyrillic alphabet. This post will detail how to learn the Cyrillic alphabet with tips from my previous trips to Russia and Serbia. I include the best free apps for...
by Karen | May 20, 2018 | Belgium, Food and Drink Adventures, Travel
Dreaming of drinking the best beer in the world, Westvleteren 12? The only legal way to buy Westvleteren beer is at the abbey itself. Keep reading for information about the Westvleteren trappist beers, how to buy Westveleteren beer legally, and what it’s like...
by Karen | May 18, 2018 | Budget Travel, General Travel Tips, Travel
As someone who has lived in Amsterdam, I’ve had my fair share of family and friends visiting. Needless to say, I’ve had some bad houseguests, including one who showed up at my door with no notice only to keep me awake all night on a work night with being...
by Karen | May 17, 2018 | Canada, Local Guides, North America, Ontario, Travel
Most tourists who visit Toronto rarely explore the Eastern part of the city as it’s in the process of gentrification. However, things are changing rapidly in East Toronto and here’s a glimpse into off the beaten path Toronto with alternative things to do...
by Karen | May 17, 2018 | Europe, France, Local Guides, Paris, Travel
After living in Paris, I have been asked quite a few times for my Paris itinerary recommendations. I’ve put a lot of thought into what do to do in Paris and how long to spend in Paris, so I’ve assembled this itinerary for four days in Paris (with an...
by Karen | May 15, 2018 | Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam
Some months ago, I was on the train to Utrecht from the Hague and I passed a town with a stunning cathedral. I checked the map, but I decided that I’d visit. A few months later, I read something online about the Woerden cheese market and I was intrigued. ...
by Karen | May 14, 2018 | Belgrade, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Serbia, Travel
Serbia is certainly on the cutting edge of cuisine and beer. Although I heard that Serbian craft beer wasn’t popular for a long time, you’ll find numerous fantastic options on where to drink craft beer in Belgrade. As Belgrade is a big destination for...
Karen & Jacob. American expats and cat lovers from New York City and Kentucky who lived in Amsterdam.... Then, Paris. (Confusing, we know!) Now, we're living in The Hague, the Netherlands.