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Tips on how to prevent & kill bed bugs and sand fleas while traveling. Have bed bugs from your hostel/hotel? Stop the itch & kill them on vacation!

Prevent & Kill Bed Bugs & Sand Fleas While Traveling

January 18, 2017 by Karen 8 Comments

Last Updated on December 10, 2018

Not everything about traveling is nice, in particular, bug bites.  Bed bugs or sand fleas can really ruin a trip (trust me).  Read my advice & Susanna’s tips on how to prevent and kill bed bugs / sandfleas while on vacation. Curing the itch can be harder with a language barrier, but you’ll be glad to come home bug-free.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, General Travel Tips, Health while Traveling, Travel Tagged With: Travel, travel tips

Need a relaxing summer weekend away from Amsterdam? Texel is perfect for a romantic couples vacation away from Amsterdam! Advice & tips for a relaxing vacation in the Netherlands! Heb een ontspannend weekendje weg nodig? Advies & tips voor een perfect vakantie in Texel binnen Nederland.

Texel: Perfect Couple Weekend Trip from Amsterdam

December 31, 2016 by Karen 21 Comments

Last Updated on December 10, 2018

I didn’t hear of Texel until I moved to the Netherlands.  This beautiful island in the North of the Netherlands (about 3.5 hours from Amsterdam) is a well-kept secret among Dutchies who spend their vacations sunbathing on its clean beaches, swimming into the Wadden Sea, biking along its heather-filled dunes, visiting its seal sanctuary for injured seals, and taking in cute little Dutch towns.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend away, a weekend birdwatching, or a family cycling trip, Texel is a great weekend trip from Amsterdam or Rotterdam. It’s my new favorite summer getaway and I’ll be back.

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: Couples Travel, Netherlands, Texel, Travel

Don’t have enough vacation days but want to travel more? Tips to get the most out of your vacation days off to travel more while working full time.

Maximize your Vacation Days with Working Full Time

November 14, 2016 by Karen 30 Comments

Last Updated on December 10, 2018

I’m an American working a 9-5 job.  I know you don’t have enough vacation days off to travel. Instead of saying quit your job to travel, this post is about how to travel more with a job.  Working 9-5 often means dreaming of vacation days, but this is how to travel more often by maximizing your vacation days out of the office. Keep reading to see how I managed to swing visiting 12 countries in 12 months with a full-time job.

Traveling is not always about traveling for days…but it’s about going to where you’ve dreamed of visiting, no matter how long you have.  Keep reading for easy steps to travel more with a full time job!

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Filed Under: Expat Life, General Travel Tips, Work and Travel Tips Tagged With: Travel, travel tips

Visiting Toronto on a budget? Read about six cheap urban adventures by a native Torontonian and insider only tips for exploring Ontario's capital like a local.

Toronto on a Budget In Summer by a Torontonian

October 9, 2016 by Karen 18 Comments

Last Updated on December 5, 2018

Toronto is a fabulous, multicultural city that offers visitors cultural, natural and gastronomical adventures. It’s possible to explore this dynamic city on a tight budget with a few insider tips courtesy of Toronto native Lauren from Global Locavore! Here are six of her favorite summer activities both on and off the beaten path. Stick around until the end advice about getting around!

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Canada, Local Guides, North America, Ontario, Travel Tagged With: Canada, City Guide, North America, Toronto, Travel

The Netherlands has beautiful castles only a day trip from Amsterdam/Utrecht. Read about 4 Dutch castles perfect for European castle lovers traveling in Europe!

4 Must-See Dutch Castles

August 30, 2016 by Karen 30 Comments

Last Updated on June 27, 2018

Ever wish that you were born into a royal family or want to visit a castle near Amsterdam?  Even if you’re not, you can visit these four beautiful castles in the Netherlands to feel like a royal, at least for a day.  All are easily accessible via public transit and possible with a day trip from Amsterdam or Rotterdam.  Ready to see some incredible castles?

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: castles, day trips from amsterdam, europe, Netherlands, Travel

Visit the Rhine Valley in Germany on a budget with which Rhine Valley castles to visit & towns in Rhine Valley to visit Rhine Valley without a river cruise

How to visit Rhine Valley on a budget

May 22, 2016 by Karen 14 Comments

Last Updated on December 6, 2018

Most people think of luxury when they think of Rhine Valley, however it’s possible to visit Rhine Valley on a budget . I absolutely love castles and vineyards, however I don’t have the money for a Viking River Cruise through Germany (I wish!).

This is a guide to the Rhine Valley region visiting the beautiful UNESCO heritage sites of the Upper Rhine Valley without sacrificing thousands of euros for a river cruise.

This is simple: castles, wine, charming towns, and nature.  Your trip has gone horribly wrong if you don’t end up seeing at minimum 2 castles while in Rhine Valley.

For wine lovers, the famous German Riesling from close-by Mosel & Rhine Valley is cheap and easily available. The beauty of the region surprised me, and there’s plenty to do outdoors. Lastly, find out how to save money while staying in a castle.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Couples Travel, Europe, Germany, Travel Tagged With: Budget Travel, europe, germany, road trip, Travel, travel tips

Read tips for expat life when moving to another country, how to adapt to a new country, & dealing with culture shock when living abroad for the first time

7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Living Abroad

April 18, 2016 by Karen 14 Comments

Last Updated on June 29, 2018

Before we begin, let me say moving abroad is not easy and although everyone loves to write about the benefits, it’s not a fairytale.  It’s especially hard if you’re moving to a country unemployed like I did, but whether you can get a job depends on a lot on your field, qualifications, visa, language skills, and the country itself. These are the seven things that I wish someone had told me a year ago to make moving abroad easier. …

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Filed Under: Expat Life, France Expat, Moving Abroad, Netherlands Expat, Work and Travel Tips Tagged With: expat

Traveling to Israel? Read your ultimate Guide to visiting Israel! Includes safety advice, itinerary for a road trip around Israel and a guide for Tel Aviv.

Road Tripping Israeli Style: A complete Israel road trip itinerary

March 13, 2016 by Karen 36 Comments

Last Updated on November 27, 2018

People always talk about epic road trips around the US, but why not around a country full of incredible natural beauty, history, and modern cities?  Luckily, Israel isn’t too big, so an road trip around Israel can be shorter.

If you follow this trip, you’ll visit Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, snorkel in the Red Sea, explore Roman ruins, swim in the Mediterranean Sea, explore old caves, hike in the Negev, see wild ibex, and experience the spiritual side of Israel.

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Israel, Middle East Travel, Travel Tagged With: israel, middle east, road trip, Travel, travel tips

Want to experience Jordan's unique culture and beauty? Learn about the modern Bedouin lifestyle & what you need to know before you visit a Bedouin family. Photo Inspiration for camping out in the Wadi Rum desert luxury-style!

Wadi Rum Camp in Jordan & Wadi Rum Jeep Tour

February 19, 2016 by Karen 28 Comments

Last Updated on January 11, 2019

The most magical part about Jordan by far was experiencing true Bedouin hospitality and the vastness of the Wadi Rum Desert in all its sparse beauty.  In this post, I explain the lessons I’ve learned about modern Bedouin life, what you should know before visiting a Bedouin family, discuss camping out in the middle of the Wadi Rum desert, and show some incredible views of the desert. Read more & see more incredible photos under the cut!
Want to experience Jordan's unique culture and beauty? Learn about the modern Bedouin lifestyle & what you need to know before you visit a Bedouin family. Photo Inspiration for camping out in the Wadi Rum desert luxury-style!
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Filed Under: Jordan, Middle East Travel, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: jordan, middle east, Travel, travel tips

An introduction to via ferrata/klettersteig, a form of rock climbing: equipment, safety, and paths. For beginners, hill walkers, and adventure sports lovers.

Introductory Guide to Via Ferrata: What to know before your first via ferrata

February 7, 2016 by Karen 25 Comments

Last Updated on September 4, 2018

Via Ferrata is like rock climbing although instead of using a rope, you are securing yourself to steel cables that are drilled into the rock.  This allows you access difficult/isolated mountainous areas that would otherwise require expert climbing skills/ropes or the willingness to climb very steep scrambles without any assurances of safety.  

It allows you to also get a glimpse of the isolated, raw beauty of the mountains.  For someone who is reasonably in shape, it’s a great way to get off-the-beaten path, work out while on vacation, and have an adrenaline-filled adventure!

In this post, this is a via ferrata guide for beginners with why you should try out via ferrata, the best gear for via ferratas, and where to do via ferrata.

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Europe, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, Travel, Travel Gear, United States, via-ferrata Tagged With: Adventure Travel, Travel, travel tips, via ferrata

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