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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 19, 2017 | Updated on: October 14, 2023

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Visiting Singapore on a Budget? Tips for Singapore by locals on things to do in Singapore, where to eat in Singapore on a budget & famous food in Singapore

Insider’s Guide to Singapore On a Budget: Your complete guide to cheap Singapore

August 19, 2017 by Karen Turner 10 Comments

This is an insider’s guide to Singapore by locals.  Fun fact: I lived in Singapore for a hot summer on a broke student’s budget. However, I have written this up to date guide with tips for Singapore together with Brooke and Alaine. Singapore is not considered to be a budget destination, however it is possible to visit Singapore…

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Filed Under: Asia, Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, Singapore, Travel Tagged With: Asia, Budget Travel, City Guide, singapore, Travel, travel tips

Debating should I elope? Read an bride's reasons to elope & 15 best places to elope. Tips for elopement, including how to elope without offending family.

Should I elope? Reasons for eloping and 15 best places to elope

July 29, 2017 by Karen Turner 20 Comments

Weddings can be overwhelming, expensive, and exhausting, so eloping with your fiance is a great way to take the pressure off from intensive wedding planning and family stress. (Surprise, I got married!) Read why eloping was right for us, reasons to elope (or not elope), and about the best places to elope! This is not…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Expat Life, Travel Photography, Uncategorized Tagged With: Couples Travel, europe, Travel, travel tips, wedding

Wondering what to drink in the Netherlands? Your ultimate guide by a local to traditional Dutch alcohols including traditional Dutch spirits and liquors.

13 Interesting Dutch Spirits & Liquors You Must Try In the Netherlands

July 15, 2017 by Karen Turner 27 Comments

Wondering what people drink in the Netherlands? This post is an in depth introduction to alcohol in the Netherlands.  Today, my husband and  bring you an article that is over two years in the making: 13 different liqueurs and spirit drinks that you should try in the Netherlands. When I’m visiting a new place, I…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Expat Life, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: Amsterdam, day trips from amsterdam, drinks, Netherlands, The Hague, Travel, travel tips

Wondering what to wear in Amsterdam, the Netherlands? Read a resident’s multi-season packing list with what to pack for Amsterdam & what NOT to bring.

What to Wear in Amsterdam: Your Ultimate Packing List for Amsterdam by a Local

July 8, 2017 by Karen Turner 31 Comments

This is my third year living in Amsterdam and it’s hard to explain to friends/family who are visiting Amsterdam on what to bring to Amsterdam to be prepared for the unpredictable and rainy weather that defines all but ~3 weeks in summer.  Packing for Amsterdam isn’t easy as it involves planning for the worst, so why not…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel Gear, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

Things to do in Friesland on a weekend trip & ethical animal tourism to release rehabilitated seals back into the Wadden sea with Zeehondencentrum Pieterburen.

Releasing Seals into the Wadden Sea & Travel Tips for Friesland

June 26, 2017 by Karen Turner 17 Comments

Our weekend trip to Friesland was magical as it included releasing seals back into the wild (technically starting in Groningen, but we sailed into Frisian water), taking a boat tour to the UNESCO world heritage site of the Wadden Sea, enjoying the sandbanks/views of the Frisian islands, and exploring the traditional polder landscape of Friesland as well…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Europe, Expat Life, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Traveling abroad to a foreign country? Tips on how to use Google Translate offline and without wifi OR data! Tips on using the best free translation app!

How to Use Google Translate Offline Without Wifi or Data

June 17, 2017 by Karen Turner 34 Comments

I love challenging myself to visit new places where I’m out of my comfort zone, whether it’s Kosovo or Japan, however the reality is that I’m a cheapskate when it comes to paying for data and I have dietary restrictions. I often travel in areas where people don’t speak English fluently and sign language is…

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Filed Under: Asia, Europe, General Travel Tips, Travel, Travel Gear Tagged With: Travel, travel tips

Tips from real expats for how to work abroad, getting international job offers, becoming an expat, and finding overseas jobs for professionals!

How to work abroad: Professional jobs to help you move abroad

May 27, 2017 by Karen Turner 19 Comments

Wondering how to become an expat? You need to find a job abroad! Here is a list of careers and advice to help you find international jobs! ​ Finding jobs abroad is much easier if you’re a professional with significant job experience and/or have a Masters/Ph.D. Depending on your career, living and working abroad with the right…

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Filed Under: Expat Life, France Expat, Moving Abroad, Netherlands Expat, Work and Travel Tips Tagged With: expat

CabinZero: A review of CabinZero Classic 44L Carry-On Bag

May 20, 2017 by Karen Turner 29 Comments

I’m a destroyer of carry-on bags (5 in 5 years!).  These are tips to keep in mind when buying a carry-on bag based on my mistakes, including a review of the Cabinzero Classic 44L Ultralight Carry-On Bag.

Filed Under: Travel Gear Tagged With: Packing List

Tips for eurorailing around Europe and whether you should buy a Eurail tips. Travel Advice for train travel within Europe for first time backpackers.

20 Tips for Eurorailing Around Europe for first time backpackers

April 29, 2017 by Karen Turner 34 Comments

As an American who did my first Eurotrip after graduating college AND now a European resident, I’ve learned a lot lessons about train travel in Europe. These are tips for traveling around Europe by train for first-timers considering buying the Eurail pass, which is available to non-European citizens. Non-European citizens living in Europe can also…

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Filed Under: Belgium, Budget Travel, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: eurail, europe, Travel, travel tips

Love Game of Thrones? Read about the Game of Thrones filming locations in Malta and an independent review of the Game of Thrones tour in Malta where you tour the Game of Thrones shooting locations!

Game of Thrones in Malta: An Independent Tour Review

April 4, 2017 by Karen Turner 30 Comments

 I love Game of Thrones and when I found out that I was going to visit Malta, I knew that I needed to find the Game of Thrones locations around Malta. Since I had limited time, I chose to take the Game of Thrones tour with Malta Film tours after reading the glowing reviews. This…

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Filed Under: Europe, Malta, Travel Photography, Uncategorized Tagged With: malta, Travel, travel tips

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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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