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Karen Turner
New Yorker–born and raised. Currently living in the Hague, the Netherlands after stints in Paris and Amsterdam. Lover of travel, adventure, nature, city, dresses, and cats.
Published on: May 13, 2019 | Updated on: October 13, 2023

Karen Turner

Galleria Subalpina, one of the beautiful covered passages of Turin, Italy!

The stunning covered passages of Turin, Italy that rival Paris’ passages!

May 13, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

Turin’s charm is often underrated. This former Italian capital has been considered the capital of the Art Nouveau architecture movement, which is reflected within its stunning architecture seen throughout the walkable city center! One of the highlights of Turin’s architecture has to be the covered passages of Turin. These historic passages can be easily seen…

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Filed Under: Italy, Local Guides

Beautiful street of Borgo Medievale, a beautiful recreated medieval village located in Turin, Italy that is free to visit!

Borgo Medievale: A beautiful recreated medieval village in Turin

May 13, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of the highlights of Turin has to be the Borgo Medievale! This stunning medieval village in Torino isn’t what it seems to be as it only dates back to 1884. This article will provide tips for visiting the Borgo Medievale for first-time visitors and a brief history of this fascinating (and free!) attraction with…

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Filed Under: Europe, Italy, Local Guides

Beautiful view of Sagra di San Michele abbey with mountains behind it!

Sagra di San Michele: A picturesque abbey near Turin

May 13, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of the most stunning day trips from Turin had to be the Sagra di San Michele. This stunning abbey on top of a mountain has been a pilgrimage location for thousands of years and remains a symbol of Piedmont. Recently, I visited this abbey, which was the inspiration for Umberto Eco’s The Name of…

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Filed Under: Europe, Italy

Exterior of Notting Hill house, one of the key locations for Literary London!

Six Literary London Locations Every Book Lover Should Visit

May 9, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

London is crazy, dirty and overwhelming according to some, or a multicultural hub filled with history and many cool things to do according to others.  Whichever you think it is, one thing is for sure, London makes its mark. No surprises then that it has inspired so many literary figures throughout time – book after…

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Filed Under: Europe, Local Guides, London, United Kingdom

Castle in Barolo, Italy. Barolo is one of the most famous places to taste Barolo in Italy

A perfect day in Barolo, Italy without a tour for independent travelers

May 9, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of the most iconic Italian wines is Barolo.  This complex red wine originates in Piedmont, a prosperous yet quiet region in terms of tourism.  For true wine lovers, visiting the sleepy town of Barolo is a dream come true, especially as it appears in front of you after driving countless windy two-lane roads.  This…

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Filed Under: Europe, Italy

Saint Malo is one of the filming locations of Netflix's new Dutch series, Undercover!

Where to find the exact filming locations for Undercover from Netflix

May 6, 2019 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

As a serial Netflix binger, you can believe I was so excited when I saw that Netflix had a new series about the Netherlands and Belgium called Undercover. This series takes place along the Belgium/Dutch border, however you’ll find a number of other filming locations for Undercover throughout Europe. I’ve done the hard work pinning…

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Filed Under: Belgium, Brabant, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Glass of Barbaresco tasted during an independent visit to Barbaresco within the Enoteca Regionale

A perfect day in Barbaresco, Italy for independent travelers

May 4, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Lovers of Italian wine need to put Barbaresco high on their Italian bucket list! This charming small town is the hub for the D.O.C. and D.O.C.G. Queen of Italian red wines. This guide to Barbaresco for independent travelers will focus on what to do in Barbaresco, tips for tasting wine from Barbaresco wineries in Barbaresco…

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One perfect day in Woerden with the best things to do in Woerden

May 2, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

About a year ago, I had visited Woerden. I was utterly charmed by this town outside of Utrecht that hosts one of the last remaining authentic cheese markets in the Netherlands. This is a day trip guide to Woerden with what to do in Woerden. (Woerden is best visited in summer when you can experience…

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

Beautiful landscape with vineyards surrounding Barolo, Italy seen during a self-guided wine tasting in Piedmont!

How to do a wine tasting in Piedmont without a tour

May 2, 2019 by Karen Turner 5 Comments

For wine lovers, Piedmont is kind of the holy grail as it is the home place of Barolo and Barbaresco. Despite the prestige of these wines, you don’t get the crowds that you get in Tuscany (for now!). After years of hearing about the wine of Piedmont from my husband who lived in Turin, we…

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Filed Under: Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Italy

Monte dei Cappuccini: The best free viewpoint of the Mole in Turin

May 1, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

I’m someone with a bit of a obsessive with finding photo locations. My husband lived in Turin and when visiting Turin, I had often seen photos of the Mole with a stunning scene of mountains behind the Mole. This article discusses Monte dei Capuccini, the church on top of Monte dei Cappuccini, how to get…

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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.

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