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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: October 17, 2018 | Updated on: October 12, 2023

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Beautiful trees in bloom at the Japanese Garden in Den Haag in spring. This stunning Japanese garden is a must-see!

How to view the beautiful Japanese garden in Den Haag in fall and spring

October 17, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

One of the small joys of living in a place year-round is that you get to experience your home city in each season.  Although seasons in the Netherlands are far more mild than those of my home country, I still have a huge soft spot for fall and spring here in the Netherlands.  One of…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Travel

Cat on the cat boat in Amsterdam, one of the best places to see cats in Amsterdam!

Catspotting: A crazy cat lover’s guide to cats in Amsterdam

October 17, 2018 by Karen Turner 21 Comments

I love cats.  This is a detailed guide to my beloved Amsterdam with the best places to meet cats in Amsterdam, officially and unofficially, with my favorite cats.  If you’re a fan of Catspotting, you’re going to love this guide to Amsterdam. I’m a crazy cat lady and meeting cats when traveling is one of my favorite hobbies. …

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, beautiful places, cats, City Guide, europe, Netherlands, off the beaten path travel, Travel, travel tips

Considering visiting the A'DAM lookout for epic views from the A'DAM swing? An honest review of the A'DAM lookout covering whether the A'DAM swing is worth visiting, what you get with your ticket to the A'DAM lookout, alternatives to the A'DAM swing, and how to visit the A'DAM lookout for free without admission.

What to do in Amsterdam Noord, Amsterdam’s coolest borough

October 15, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

For some reason that I’m not sure, a lot of people that I know are nervous about visiting Amsterdam Noord.  This part of Amsterdam is just across the water from the historic city center, so if you think that you’ve seen Amsterdam, take a ferry across to explore Amsterdam Noord.  This post will be covering…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

WOW air plane being loaded at JFK airport. This budget Icelandic airline is a popular choice for cheap flights to Iceland.

Is WOW air worth it? An honest review of flying economy class

October 11, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

As someone who loves to travel and who lives abroad, I often try out budget airlines that fly between Europe and the United States.  On my most recent trip back home, I flew with WOW airlines, a budget Icelandic airline between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and New York City (JFK). On the way home, I…

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Filed Under: Airline Reviews, Airport Reviews, and Flying Tips, Travel

Beautiful view of Grote Markt, one of the best things to do in Antwerp, Belgium.

One perfect day in Antwerp: A self-guided walking tour with the best things to do in Antwerp

October 8, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

Antwerp is one of my favorite Belgian cities.  As I live nearby, I regularly visit Antwerp just for the sake of it, so this post is a compilation of my favorite things to do in Antwerp, some cafes/restaurants, and beer cafes that you’ll want to stop off at.

Filed Under: Belgium, Couples Travel, Europe, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Crowds at the Red Square Christmas Market in Moscow, Russia.

What to expect from celebrating Christmas in Moscow

October 4, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

Last year was a magical Christmas.  Jacob and I visited our dear friend Nikita in Moscow.   Celebrating Christmas in Moscow was magical and one of my favorite parts of spending the holiday season in Russia meant that we got to visit some of the Christmas markets in Moscow, including the Red Square Christmas Market.  Keep…

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Filed Under: Europe, Russia, Travel

Beautiful view of the Rapenburg canal taken from one of the main filming locations of the Miniaturist in Leiden, the Netherlands.

The Miniaturist filming locations and must-see places for fans of the book

October 1, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

I burned through the Miniaturist.  This charming book about the Dutch Golden Age will transport you to Amsterdam.  When I heard that the book was being transformed into a miniseries, I was quite excited. This guide to locations inspired by and shown in the miniseries will allow you to step into Petronella Oortman’s world. Keep…

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

Looking to visit Dürnstein, Austria? Read about the best things to do in this beautiful day trip from Vienna.

A perfect day exploring the adorable town of Dürnstein, Austria

September 21, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

While researching where we would go while in Austria, I came across the fairytale town of Dürnstein, Austria.  This stunning town along the Danube is a popular day trip from Vienna although any history (and wine) lover is guaranteed to fall in love with Dürnstein.  I’ll be discussing the history of Dürnstein, why to visit Dürnstein, what…

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Filed Under: Austria, Europe, Uncategorized Tagged With: austria, City Guide

Considering visiting Freistadt? This city is home to one of the most beautiful cities in Upper Austria and one of the best breweries in Austria, Freistädter Bier!

Why you need to try the beer in Freistadt, Austria

September 20, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Freistadt is a picturesque town in Upper Austria that many people miss on their trip to Austria, however beer lovers cannot miss this stunning town with a fascinating secret: a brewery owned by the residents of the city.    Freistädter Bier is one of the most famous beers in Upper Austria and I include information…

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

Beautiful city center of Linz, Austria. This beautiful city in Upper Austria is full of great things to do, for first-time visitors looking to experience Austria off the beaten path. #austria #europe #travel

Why you need to visit Linz and the best things to do in Linz, Austria

September 18, 2018 by Karen Turner 6 Comments

I spent three weeks this summer in Upper Austria and I took regular trips to Linz.  Despite its beauty, Linz is not as well known as other Austrian cities.  This post will be covering the best things to do in Linz, Austria with the hope that it will inspire you take a day to explore…

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Filed Under: Austria, Europe, Uncategorized

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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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