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Shelves at a Dutch drugstore. Read tips for visiting a drugstore in the Netherlands, including helpful tips for what you might have forgotten at home! #amsterdam #holland #travel

10 useful tips for visiting drugstores in the Netherlands

July 23, 2023 by Karen Turner 12 Comments

Although you’ve definitely read numerous articles about the French pharmacies (and they are incredible!), I’m here to write about the Dutch drugstores. I’ll be including some tips for visiting the Dutch drugstore, including useful products that you might need with some helpful translations, and some money-saving tips for shopping at the Dutch drugstore.

Filed Under: Expat Life, Netherlands Expat

Your insider guide to New York’s Chinatown by a native New Yorker

December 18, 2019 by Annie Tan 2 Comments

When friends and acquaintances find out that I was born and raised in Manhattan’s Chinatown and that I still live here, they always ask, “What would you recommend in Chinatown?” (First, always, to not block the sidewalk, as Chinatown streets are busy and narrow!) As a local, I waver on giving my actual recommendation, for fear…

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

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 Turner 18 Comments

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…

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

Your local guide to Philadelphia: A weekend in Philadelphia

May 21, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

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 Philadelphia besides cheesesteaks.  Keep reading about your perfect weekend in Philly. 

Filed Under: Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, North America, Pennsylvania, Uncategorized, United States

Visiting Amsterdam? Read about the best neighborhoods in Amsterdam to visit with insider tips for the best neighborhoods to stay in Amsterdam.

The Best Neighborhoods in Amsterdam to Stay In, Eat In & Explore

February 4, 2016 by Karen Turner 18 Comments

I’ve been living in Amsterdam for a while now and I wanted to show others the Amsterdam that I love: neighborhoods full of regular people, great food, local haunts, and gezellig (cozy) cafes/bars.  Most people miss out on these when they visit Amsterdam as they stay in the centre, but I wrote about five neighborhoods…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, Netherlands, 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 Turner 25 Comments

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…

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

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 Turner 36 Comments

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,…

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

A local’s complete guide to seeing the tulip fields in the Netherlands

January 23, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

I am kind of obsessed with the Dutch tulips and every single year that I’ve been living in the Netherlands, I’ve sought out the best tulip fields to visit in the Netherlands. I’ve rounded out the best places to find the tulips beyond the Lisse area to give you some alternatives to the popular Keukenhof…

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

Tips for renting an apartment in Amsterdam for first-timers

May 13, 2022 by Karen Turner 50 Comments

Your insider guide on how to find an apartment in Amsterdam for expats with what to know about the Amsterdam housing market!

Filed Under: Expat Life, Moving Abroad, Netherlands Expat Tagged With: expat, housing, Netherlands

Visiting Slovenia and wondering what cities to see on a Slovenian road trip? Read about 10 little-known beautiful Slovenian cities that you must see!

15 Beautiful Slovenian Cities That You Have Never Heard Of

February 18, 2017 by Karen Turner 49 Comments

Slovenia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and there are so many beautiful cities to visit.  You’ve probably read why quite a few posts about why you must visit Lake Bled, however the best Slovenian cities to visit for me were the ones where we could sit back with a glass of…

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Filed Under: Europe, Slovenia, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: europe, off the beaten path travel, slovenia, Travel, travel tips

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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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