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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: March 31, 2017 | Updated on: August 27, 2023

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Is the Aokigahara Forest (青木ヶ原) in Japan haunted? Read my experience about hiking off trail in the world's most haunted forest, the Sea of Trees ( 樹海).

The Truth about Japan’s Aokigahara Forest

March 31, 2017 by Karen Turner 44 Comments

Have you heard of the Aokigahara Forest? The Aokigahara Forest in Japan (Japanese: 青木ヶ原) (known as the Sea of Trees in Japanese 樹海) is the country’s most infamous forest. The Junkai forest is infamous due to the internet.Read for more about my experience hiking in this virgin forest and whether you should​ go. TRIGGER WARNING-…

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Filed Under: Asia, Japan travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: Japan

Traveling to Melbourne on a budget? Read a local’s tips for the best FREE things to do in Melbourne & insider advice on where to eat in Melbourne under $15

What to Do & Eat in Melbourne on a Budget by a Local

March 3, 2017 by Karen Turner 31 Comments

As a born-and-raised Melbournian, I will tell anybody that listens that this is truly the best city! Melbourne has been voted the ‘most liveable city in the world’ by the Economist for 6 consecutive years now. However, Australia is not a budget-friendly country for travelers. With a decent cup of coffee costing between $3-$5, it…

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Filed Under: Australia, Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, Travel Tagged With: australia, Budget Travel, off the beaten path travel, Travel, travel tips

Visiting Slovenia and wondering what cities to see on a Slovenian road trip? Read about 10 little-known beautiful Slovenian cities that you must see!

15 Beautiful Slovenian Cities That You Have Never Heard Of

February 18, 2017 by Karen Turner 49 Comments

Slovenia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and there are so many beautiful cities to visit.  You’ve probably read why quite a few posts about why you must visit Lake Bled, however the best Slovenian cities to visit for me were the ones where we could sit back with a glass of…

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Filed Under: Europe, Slovenia, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: europe, off the beaten path travel, slovenia, Travel, travel tips

Read what to do in Borneo, the best place in Borneo to visit for wildlife, and what wildlife you'll see in Borneo!

Sustainable Borneo Travel: Cruising on the Kinabatangan River

February 11, 2017 by Karen Turner 22 Comments

I loved the National Geographic movies about the ecosystems of the world as a child, so I always dreamed of visiting Borneo. However, Borneo is a huge island composed of three countries, so you need to decide where you’re going to go. I chose the amazing Malaysian province of Sabah due to its accessibility by…

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Couples Travel, Malaysia, Sustainable Tourism, Travel, Travel Photography Tagged With: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Malaysia, nature, Travel, travel tips

Tips on how to prevent & kill bed bugs and sand fleas while traveling. Have bed bugs from your hostel/hotel? Stop the itch & kill them on vacation!

Prevent & Kill Bed Bugs & Sand Fleas While Traveling

January 18, 2017 by Karen Turner 8 Comments

Not everything about traveling is nice, in particular, bug bites.  Bed bugs or sand fleas can really ruin a trip (trust me).  Read my advice & Susanna’s tips on how to prevent and kill bed bugs / sandfleas while on vacation. Curing the itch can be harder with a language barrier, but you’ll be glad…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, General Travel Tips, Health while Traveling, Travel Tagged With: Travel, travel tips

Need a relaxing summer weekend away from Amsterdam? Texel is perfect for a romantic couples vacation away from Amsterdam! Advice & tips for a relaxing vacation in the Netherlands! Heb een ontspannend weekendje weg nodig? Advies & tips voor een perfect vakantie in Texel binnen Nederland.

Texel: Perfect Couple Weekend Trip from Amsterdam

December 31, 2016 by Karen Turner 21 Comments

I didn’t hear of Texel until I moved to the Netherlands.  This beautiful island in the North of the Netherlands (about 3.5 hours from Amsterdam) is a well-kept secret among Dutchies who spend their vacations sunbathing on its clean beaches, swimming into the Wadden Sea, biking along its heather-filled dunes, visiting its seal sanctuary for injured…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: Couples Travel, Netherlands, Texel, Travel

Don’t have enough vacation days but want to travel more? Tips to get the most out of your vacation days off to travel more while working full time.

Maximize your Vacation Days with Working Full Time

November 14, 2016 by Karen Turner 30 Comments

I’m an American working a 9-5 job.  I know you don’t have enough vacation days off to travel. Instead of saying quit your job to travel, this post is about how to travel more with a job.  Working 9-5 often means dreaming of vacation days, but this is how to travel more often by maximizing…

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Filed Under: Expat Life, General Travel Tips, Work and Travel Tips Tagged With: Travel, travel tips

Visiting Toronto on a budget? Read about six cheap urban adventures by a native Torontonian and insider only tips for exploring Ontario's capital like a local.

Toronto on a Budget In Summer by a Torontonian

October 9, 2016 by Karen Turner 18 Comments

Toronto is a fabulous, multicultural city that offers visitors cultural, natural and gastronomical adventures. It’s possible to explore this dynamic city on a tight budget with a few insider tips courtesy of Toronto native Lauren from Global Locavore! Here are six of her favorite summer activities both on and off the beaten path. Stick around until the…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Canada, Local Guides, North America, Ontario, Travel Tagged With: Canada, City Guide, North America, Toronto, Travel

The Netherlands has beautiful castles only a day trip from Amsterdam/Utrecht. Read about 4 Dutch castles perfect for European castle lovers traveling in Europe!

4 Must-See Dutch Castles

August 30, 2016 by Karen Turner 32 Comments

Ever wish that you were born into a royal family or want to visit a castle near Amsterdam?  Even if you’re not, you can visit these four beautiful castles in the Netherlands to feel like a royal, at least for a day.  All are easily accessible via public transit and possible with a day trip…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: castles, day trips from amsterdam, europe, Netherlands, Travel

Visit the Rhine Valley in Germany on a budget with which Rhine Valley castles to visit & towns in Rhine Valley to visit Rhine Valley without a river cruise

How to visit Rhine Valley on a budget

May 22, 2016 by Karen Turner 14 Comments

Most people think of luxury when they think of Rhine Valley, however it’s possible to visit Rhine Valley on a budget . I absolutely love castles and vineyards, however I don’t have the money for a Viking River Cruise through Germany (I wish!). This is a guide to the Rhine Valley region visiting the beautiful…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Couples Travel, Europe, Germany, Uncategorized Tagged With: Budget Travel, europe, germany, road trip, Travel, travel tips

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