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Planning to attend Carnival in the Netherlands? What to know before your first Dutch carnival, carnival costume inspiration, the best places to celebrate Carnaval in the Netherlands for foreigners, and the history of Carnival in the Netherlands.

Celebrating Carnival in the Netherlands: What to know about celebrating Carnaval

April 25, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

I have to admit: I have a weakness for celebrations, especially ones with a fascinating history.  Ever since moving to the Netherlands, I’ve been curious about carnival.  These are my tips for attending carnival in the Netherlands for the first time. I headed down to Breda (known as Kielegat during carnaval) to celebrate carnival in Brabant! This…

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Filed Under: Brabant, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Girl using the Dagkaart, one of the best ways to save money on the Dutch trains and buy discount train tickets in the Netherlands. #dutch #trein #travel

How to buy cheap train tickets in the Netherlands

July 15, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

After living in the Netherlands for three, I’ve become frugal as I find the Dutch trains expensive.  I’m here to dish my insider tips for how to buy cheap train tickets in the Netherlands.   I’ve divided this post on how to save money on the Dutch trains into two sections: tips for tourists to save…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Your one day guide to Hoorn, Holland. Read about the best things to do in Hoorn for the perfect dagje uit in Hoorn!

Your day trip guide to Hoorn, the Netherlands with the best things to do in Hoorn

April 20, 2019 by Karen Turner 12 Comments

Considering visiting Hoorn, the Netherlands? Hoorn is a beautiful Dutch city that is an easy day trip from Amsterdam that is widely considered one of the cutest cities in Holland. The train between Amsterdam and Hoorn takes only thirty minutes.  This guide to Hoorn will focus on historical aspects of Hoorn and things to do…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide

Off the beaten path things to do in Utrecht with insider tips

August 17, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

Two weeks ago, I headed to Utrecht for the ultimate insider tour of Utrecht.  I was lucky enough to be shown around by Utrecht by Suzanne, a proud resident of Utrecht, that I met using a website called 2 glimpse.  We had a lovely time doing the off the beaten path things to do in…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

A New Yorker’s guide to the best free views of New York City’s skyline

April 20, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Anyone visiting New York City can’t keep their eyes off the stunning skyscrapers in New York City.  The urge to stare at New York City skyscrapers is something that most New Yorkers fight – except for except people like Dianne L. Durante, who has shared with us her favorite places to find the best views in…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Travel Photography, Uncategorized, United States Tagged With: New York

Ellis Island seen from the Statue of Liberty ferry on a beautiful sunny day.

Tips for visiting Ellis Island for first-time visitors by a New Yorker

August 8, 2019 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

As a born and raised New Yorker whose grandfather went through Ellis Island, it was a truly special experience to revisit Ellis Island again recently. Maybe it’s something about being young, but visiting Ellis Island this time definitely was far more special. I hope that these tips for visiting Ellis Island for the first time…

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Filed Under: Local Guides, New York City, New York State, United States

Your guide to the annual Royal Christmas Fair in the Hague

October 20, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

The jolliest time of the year is coming!  I’ve been finalizing my Christmas market plans for this year, so I felt it was time to tell you about one of my favorite Christmas markets in the Netherlands: the Royal Christmas Fair in the Hague.  I’ll include tips for attending this annual Christmas market in the Hague…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

How to get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam by train step-by-step

February 18, 2019 by Karen Turner 6 Comments

As someone who lived in Amsterdam, I am often asked how to get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam by train. It’s pretty easy to go independently from Schiphol to Amsterdam (and vice versa), however, I’ve included a step-by-step guide with photos on how to navigate the Dutch trains to get to Amsterdam to start off…

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Filed Under: Airline Reviews, Airport Reviews, and Flying Tips, Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands

30+ useful Dutch apps for new expats in the Netherlands

October 28, 2019 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

I ended up being asked recently about the most useful apps that I’ve downloaded during my 4+ years living in the Netherlands.  It took me a while to dig through my phone, but this post will be an overview of my favorite Dutch apps and some others that my friends swear by.  I hope this…

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Filed Under: Expat Life, Netherlands Expat

The unique Soviet-era hotel in Moscow that you must see

January 23, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

I LOVE a unique hotel. When I was visiting Moscow last winter, I happened upon Hotel Sovietsky. This historical hotel in Moscow is one of the most interesting hotels that I’ve stayed in. Keep reading for photos because who doesn’t love a gorgeous retro hotel?

Filed Under: Europe, Russia, Uncategorized

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Karen. American expat and cat lover from New York City who lived in Amsterdam…. Then, Paris. Now, living in The Hague, the Netherlands. Happily married to Jacob.

Guidebook Author to Moon Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges, published March 2022.

 

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