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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: July 30, 2018 | Updated on: October 11, 2023

Karen Turner

The famous Guggenheim Museums, one of the best museums on the UES

Neighborhood guide to the UES with the best things to do on the Upper East Side

July 30, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

Paging Gossip Girl: I’ll be sharing a guide to the Upper East Side written by a fellow native New Yorker and blogger who has been living on the Upper East Side for a while. This guide will cover the best things to do on the Upper East Side, one of Manhattan’s most exclusive areas, with…

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Filed Under: Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Travel, United States Tagged With: New York, NYC

The Roze Kasteel, part of the now abandoned amusement park Land van Ooit. This Dutch amusement park was abandoned in the late 2000s and is now legal to visit! #abandoned

Photos of the abandoned Roze Kasteel in the Land van Ooit

July 29, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

After living here in the Netherlands for a couple of years, I can tell you that I’m quite surprised when I read about something truly abandoned in the Netherlands.  After reading about the Roze Kasteel (Kasteel D’Oultremont) in Drunen, I was curious about this abandoned amusement park and castle in the Netherlands.  This post will…

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Filed Under: Brabant, Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

St. John's Cathedral in Den Bosch. This medieval gothic cathedral is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the Netherlands! #denbosch #nederland

One day in ‘s-Hertogenbosch: the best things to do in Den Bosch

July 29, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

‘s-Hertogenbosch, nicknamed Den Bosch, has been on my list of places to visit. This stunning city with a rich culture and history in Brabant is often overlooked by tourists despite the fact that Den Bosch is only a day trip away from Amsterdam. Although I expected Den Bosch to be beautiful and historic, I was…

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Filed Under: Brabant, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, The Netherlands, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Beautiful view of tulips in Amsterdam. Read what you need to know about sustainable tourism in Amsterdam.

Can Amsterdam be saved from overtourism? Thoughts on sustainable tourism in Amsterdam

July 26, 2018 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

As a former resident of Amsterdam, I’m concerned about overtourism in Amsterdam, which threatens the livability of Amsterdam as house prices skyrocket and many neighborhoods have become overtaken by tourists.  Although the city of Amsterdam has enacted new legislation to limit the impacts of tourism, the numbers of tourists visiting the capital of the Netherlands…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Expat Life, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel

View of New York City from Central Park. Read what to do in New York in one day! #travel #NYC

One day in New York City by a native New Yorker: Your mini guide to NYC

July 26, 2018 by Karen Turner 5 Comments

It’s pretty tough deciding what to do if you only have one day in New York City. As a native New Yorker, I’m always a bit unsure what to say when people tell me that they only have 24 hours in New York, but there’s nothing wrong with maximizing your time in New York, especially…

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

Molendriegang, one of the most famous landmarks of the Hague area. These Three Windmills outside of the Hague are easy to visit on a bike ride from the Hague. #holland #travel #hague #molen #windmills

A scenic day trip from the Hague: Voorburg, Leidschendam, and the Molendriegang

July 24, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

Sometimes, you don’t need to go far in order to treat yourself.  On a recent weekend, my husband and I took a cycle through the lovely towns of Voorburg and Leidschendam prior to visiting the Molendriegang, one of the most famous landmarks of the Hague area. Although the Hague is quite modern, you can easily experience…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Sustainable Tourism, The Hague, The Netherlands

A venik, a collection twigs made from oak leaves, that is used during a Russian sauna experience. As well as a felt hat worn during the banya experience. #Russia #travel

How to Banya: Your guide to the Russian banya

July 18, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

I admit that I was mildly terrified when my friend recommended that we go to the banya outside of his uncle’s house. I’m terrible with the heat, but I was lucky enough to have a good friend happy to explain the ins-and-outs of the Russian banya, one of the most unique experiences to have while you’re…

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Filed Under: Europe, Russia, Travel

See the most instagrammable spots in Amsterdam with tips from a local photographer on the best places to take photos in Amsterdam!

Amstergram: Best Amsterdam Photography Spots by a Local

July 18, 2018 by Karen Turner 23 Comments

As a photographer, it’s a hobby of mine finding the best places to take photos in Amsterdam. I’ve been living in Amsterdam for over two years and I’m still finding cute streets with traditional Dutch architecture in Amsterdam to wander down. Here are the best photo locations in Amsterdam according to one biased resident. Free…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel, Travel Photography Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands, photography, Travel, travel tips

The Tower Bridge of London, London's most famous bridge that you must see while visiting London for the first time! #london #travel

One day in London: A self-guided walking tour of London’s most famous places

July 16, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

After booking a cheap fare to London last year, I only had two days in London, including catching a sample sale in Shoreditch. As I didn’t have so much time, I ended up crafting a self-guided walking tour of London’s most famous attractions on foot to cover as much as possible during the only full…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Europe, London, Travel, United Kingdom

Girl using the Dagkaart, one of the best ways to save money on the Dutch trains and buy discount train tickets in the Netherlands. #dutch #trein #travel

How to buy cheap train tickets in the Netherlands

July 15, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

After living in the Netherlands for three, I’ve become frugal as I find the Dutch trains expensive.  I’m here to dish my insider tips for how to buy cheap train tickets in the Netherlands.   I’ve divided this post on how to save money on the Dutch trains into two sections: tips for tourists to save…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

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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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