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The beautiful Roze Kasteel, an castle that is part of the abandoned Dutch amusement park Land van Ooit is just outside of Den Bosch and can be legally visited! #abandoned

Off the beaten path Netherlands: 25+ quirky and strange places to visit

January 22, 2019 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

As a Dutch resident, I love exploring the Netherlands, but writing about the Grote Markt in a town can get a bit tiresome. For a while, I’ve been pursuing some really off the beaten path places in the Netherlands and these are my favorite quirky places in the Netherlands to add to your Dutch bucket…

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

Looking for your guide to St. Pete, Florida? Read the best things to do in St. Pete, Florida and where to eat in St. Pete, Florida.

Your guide to St. Pete, Florida with the best things to do in St. Pete, Florida

June 12, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

You may be familiar with things to do in Orlando, Florida, where most families spend time during the summer traveling to Walt Disney World, but have you heard of a small town called St.Petersburg, Florida?  St. Petersburg, Florida is located in Pinellas County on the west coast of Florida.  Today, Amanda, a St. Pete, local…

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Filed Under: Florida, Local Guides, North America, Sustainable Tourism, Travel, United States Tagged With: florida, USA

Wondering how to make extra money on the side? 15 creative ways to make money for travel or any other financial goal! Read about real side jobs for extra money.

How to make money on the side: 15 crazy and creative ways to make money

January 15, 2018 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

If you’re trying to make travel (or any other financial goal) a priority this year, you’re probably thinking, “I need to make more money.”   With a wedding party and travel coming up, I hope that my entrepreneurial spirit will teach you how to make extra money on the side starting this month! Saving money each month is…

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Filed Under: Saving for Travel, Work and Travel Tips Tagged With: saving money

Photo of Abdij Rolduc, an abbey hotel in the Netherlands near Aachen, with a picturesque courtyard.

Abdij Rolduc: What it’s like to stay in an abbey

March 15, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

I love unique places to stay. After coming across Abdij Rolduc (Abbey Rolduc), I knew that I wanted to surprise my husband and my in-laws with a stay at this impressive abbey, which is the largest abbey in the Benelux region. I’ll include a bit of history about this historic abbey in the south of…

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

Prince’s Day in the Hague: Events and Tips for seeing the Dutch Royals

January 23, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

As a recent immigrant to the Netherlands, I’m not yet over my obsession with the Dutch Royal Family. They’re so normal yet fascinating. One of the best days of the year as a visitor to the Netherlands or as a resident of the Hague is Prince’s Day as it’s our chance (as plebs) to see…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Expat Life, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Beautiful view of Stift Engelszell (Engelszell Abbey) in Engelhartszell, Austria. This is the only trappist monastery in Austria that creates authentic Trappist products, including beer, in Austria!

Visiting Stift Engelszell: Austria’s only trappist monastery (and brewery)

September 5, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

As a collector of rare beers, we had to drive out to the Engelszell Abbey after reading that it was the only trappist monastery in Austria that produces authentic Trappist products.  At Stift Engelszell, you can find Trappist beers as well as a stunning church dating back to the mid-1700s.  Read what you need to…

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Filed Under: Austria, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Travel

How to make new friends as an expat: Tips from 3+ years living abroad

November 1, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

It’s funny: It’s been over three and half years since I moved abroad, however restarting my life last year multiple times in two cities (Paris and the Hague) reminded me how isolating expat life can be. I don’t always write about my personal life, but it’s hard making friends as an adult, especially as an…

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Filed Under: Expat Life, France Expat, Moving Abroad, Netherlands Expat

Visiting Utrecht from Amsterdam? Utrecht is the perfect day trip from Amsterdam. Read about the best things to do in Utrecht in one day!

Your one day guide to visiting Utrecht, the most enchanting city in the Netherlands

October 30, 2018 by Karen Turner 10 Comments

Have you ever visited a place that you fall in love with instantly?  From the moment that I visited Utrecht on a day trip from Amsterdam, I fell in love with Utrecht.  This beautiful Dutch city has canals that are two stories, unlike Amsterdam, which only adds to the delightful architecture, slow pace, amazing food, and…

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

Beautiful octagonal ceiling of the Palatine Chapel in Aachen, Germany. This cathedral, one of the best things to see in Aachen, was commissioned by Charlemagne and is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. #travel #germany

One day in Aachen, Germany with the best things to do in Aachen

August 8, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

When we decided to visit Maastricht, the Netherlands, I wanted to visit Aachen.  I’m a huge history geek…and Aachen, Germany is a mecca for history lovers.  Aachen was the capital of Charlemagne’s empire–and it’s certainly worth a visit for history lovers! In this post, I’ll be discussing the best things to do in Aachen, great seasonal…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Europe, Germany, Uncategorized

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 Turner 19 Comments

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,…

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

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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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