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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: August 31, 2018 | Updated on: October 8, 2023

Karen Turner

Smiling local in the Netherlands enjoying a kayaking trip during meet-up

2 glimpse: The new way to meet locals abroad

August 31, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of the hardest things to do is to meet locals in a new place.  I write this as someone who has traveled extensively, but not always found someone that I’ve clicked with.  I recently tried out a new website called 2 glimpse.  I’ll be discussing how I made a friend while traveling using this…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, General Travel Tips, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized

Sandwich with Hollandse Nieuwe Haring on Vlaggetjesdag in Scheveningen

Vlaggetjesdag, Hollandse Nieuwe Haring, and herring in the Netherlands

August 30, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

Is there anything more Dutch than herring? This favorite fish is a staple of the Dutch diet, yet many foreigners know little about it.  Ever since moving to the Hague, I was lucky enough to experience Vlaggetjesdag, an amazing yearly celebration of herring season in the Netherlands. I’ll be discussing Vlaggetjesdag, Dutch herring, and the amazing cultural…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Hague, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Beautiful view of Salzburg, Austria. Read what to do in Salzburg, including the best things to do in Salzburg in one day.

One day in Salzburg with the best things to do in Salzburg, Austria

August 30, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Although Salzburg is famous for the Sound of Music, there’s a lot more to this stunning Austrian city with Baroque architecture.  On a recent trip to Salzburg with a friend and her charming Austrian beau, we had a lovely day in Salzburg covering the major attractions of the city.  Follow this self-guided walking itinerary for…

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Filed Under: Austria, Budget Travel, Europe, Uncategorized

Beautiful shop display at an independent shop in Exeter. Read about the best things to do in Exeter, including independent shopping and Harry Potter related things!

Independent shopping and Harry Potter inspired places to visit in Exeter

August 28, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

On the day that I had my bus back to Bristol Airport, my friend Sophie recommended that we have a shopping day in Exeter.  Exeter is one of Devon’s most populated cities and it’s full of fantastic of independent shops, perfect for a day of shopping. I’ll be discussing my favorite shops that I visited…

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Filed Under: Devon, Europe, Sustainable Tourism, Travel, United Kingdom Tagged With: City Guide

Your complete one day guide to visiting Hallstatt, Austria. This beautiful village in Austria is recognized by UNESCO. Read tips for visiting Hallstatt!

One day in Hallstatt, Austria with the best things to do in Hallstatt and tips for visiting Hallstatt

August 24, 2018 by Karen Turner 6 Comments

Hallstatt is widely considered one of the most beautiful places to visit in Austria, however it’s not easy to avoid the other tourists.  Ever since the moment that I saw a photo of Hallstatt as a teenager, I wanted to visit this fairytale Austrian village.  Keep reading for the best things to do in Hallstatt,…

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Filed Under: Austria, Europe, Uncategorized

Off the beaten path things to do in Utrecht with insider tips

August 17, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

Two weeks ago, I headed to Utrecht for the ultimate insider tour of Utrecht.  I was lucky enough to be shown around by Utrecht by Suzanne, a proud resident of Utrecht, that I met using a website called 2 glimpse.  We had a lovely time doing the off the beaten path things to do in…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

20 foods that you must try in New York City by a native New Yorker

August 12, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

If you’re visiting New York City, you’re probably salivating at the thought of the food in New York City.  As a native New Yorker living abroad, I got very hungry while writing this…but I hope that it provides some inspiration for some classic dishes and desserts that you must try in New York City. I…

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Filed Under: Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Uncategorized, United States

Looking for where to stay in Brussels? Tips for the best hotels in Brussels for every budget!

Where to stay in Brussels for every budget

August 11, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Brussels and I have a complicated relationship: I don’t mean to go back, but it just seems to keep drawing me back. As a result, I’ve stayed at various hostels and hotels all around Brussels. To cover a few other places, I’ve asked fellow travel bloggers on their picks for where to stay in Brussels.

Filed Under: Belgium, Europe, Uncategorized

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

Dubai lit up at night. If you have a layover in Dubai, consider taking a night tour of Dubai!

What to do during an overnight layover in Dubai: A review of our night tour of Dubai

August 8, 2018 by Karen Turner 11 Comments

Sometimes, you find an amazing flight for a very cheap price, however there’s something off about it.  This happened when I was heading to Borneo last year.  After realizing that we had a 10 hour layover at the Dubai International Airport while flying Emirates economy, I ended up looking into nights tours in Dubai as it…

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

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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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