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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: January 23, 2019 | Updated on: October 16, 2023

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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

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

How to get to the Hague from Amsterdam by train in 8 easy steps

January 22, 2019 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

As someone who lives in the Hague who routinely visits Amsterdam and used to live in Amsterdam, I figured that it would be helpful to post a guide on how to visit the Hague from Amsterdam by train. You don’t need a tour. It’s super simple to take the train independently between these two Dutch cities! I…

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

Beautiful view of Randsdorp, a beautiful village within Amsterdam.

Ransdorp: A taste of the Dutch countryside within Amsterdam

January 22, 2019 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

For those looking for an easy bike ride from Amsterdam, I recommend visiting Ransdorp. Although you might not believe it, this scenic village is actually part of Amsterdam although you’ll feel a world’s away when you visit. This tiny village of about 300 residents will give you a nice taste of the Dutch countryside without…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

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

The Unisphere: The story behind the most famous attraction in Queens

January 16, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

As a born-and-raised New Yorker, I can tell you that the Unisphere is a point of pride for many New Yorkers. This post will discuss the history of the Unisphere along with some insider tips for your visit to this famous Queens attraction.

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

Should you write your flight number on car rental and hotel bookings?

January 15, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

This summer was full of surprises and this included spending about a month in Austria. Whenever you’re booking a rental car or booking a hotel (near the airport), you have the possibility of writing down your flight number and I’ve always skipped over it thinking that it wasn’t important….

Filed Under: General Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Off the beaten path Rome: Your guide to Monti (and beyond) by a local

January 15, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

One of my favorite parts of visiting Rome was certainly just walking. There’s so much history and so many neighborhoods in Rome. Although most tourists stick to the areas near the Colosseum, local Annalisa is here to show you the off the beaten path neighborhoods near Esquilino Hill and Monti that many tourists miss. You’ll get…

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Filed Under: Europe, Italy, Local Guides

Best of 2018: A year in review

January 15, 2019 by Karen Turner 5 Comments

2018 has a come to a close and it’s been an insane year that has just flown by. I’ve never written a year wrap-up post, but I figured that it might be fun to recap the past year with its ridiculous moments, memorable moments, and silly moments.

Filed Under: Expat Life

What to know about buying eyeglasses in the Netherlands as an expat

January 15, 2019 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

It is the worst feeling realizing that you finally need to wear glasses. As someone who stares in the depth of my computer screen for hours on end daily, I had an inkling that it was time to get glasses. I had glasses some years ago in the United States, but this was my first…

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Filed Under: Expat Life, Netherlands 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.

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