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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: April 18, 2016 | Updated on: October 8, 2023

Karen Turner

Read tips for expat life when moving to another country, how to adapt to a new country, & dealing with culture shock when living abroad for the first time

7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Living Abroad

April 18, 2016 by Karen Turner 19 Comments

Before we begin, let me say moving abroad is not easy and although everyone loves to write about the benefits, it’s not a fairytale.  It’s especially hard if you’re moving to a country unemployed like I did, but whether you can get a job depends on a lot on your field, qualifications, visa, language skills,…

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

Traveling to Israel? Read your ultimate Guide to visiting Israel! Includes safety advice, itinerary for a road trip around Israel and a guide for Tel Aviv.

Road Tripping Israeli Style: A complete Israel road trip itinerary

March 13, 2016 by Karen Turner 36 Comments

People always talk about epic road trips around the US, but why not around a country full of incredible natural beauty, history, and modern cities?  Luckily, Israel isn’t too big, so an road trip around Israel can be shorter. If you follow this trip, you’ll visit Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, snorkel in the Red Sea,…

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Israel, Middle East Travel, Travel Tagged With: israel, middle east, road trip, Travel, travel tips

Want to experience Jordan's unique culture and beauty? Learn about the modern Bedouin lifestyle & what you need to know before you visit a Bedouin family. Photo Inspiration for camping out in the Wadi Rum desert luxury-style!

Wadi Rum Camp in Jordan & Wadi Rum Jeep Tour

February 19, 2016 by Karen Turner 28 Comments

The most magical part about Jordan by far was experiencing true Bedouin hospitality and the vastness of the Wadi Rum Desert in all its sparse beauty.  In this post, I explain the lessons I’ve learned about modern Bedouin life, what you should know before visiting a Bedouin family, discuss camping out in the middle of…

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Filed Under: Jordan, Middle East Travel, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: jordan, middle east, Travel, travel tips

An introduction to via ferrata/klettersteig, a form of rock climbing: equipment, safety, and paths. For beginners, hill walkers, and adventure sports lovers.

Introductory Guide to Via Ferrata: What to know before your first via ferrata

February 7, 2016 by Karen Turner 25 Comments

Via Ferrata is like rock climbing although instead of using a rope, you are securing yourself to steel cables that are drilled into the rock.  This allows you access difficult/isolated mountainous areas that would otherwise require expert climbing skills/ropes or the willingness to climb very steep scrambles without any assurances of safety.   It allows you…

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Europe, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, Travel Gear, Uncategorized, United States, via-ferrata Tagged With: Adventure Travel, Travel, travel tips, via ferrata

Visiting Amsterdam? Read about the best neighborhoods in Amsterdam to visit with insider tips for the best neighborhoods to stay in Amsterdam.

The Best Neighborhoods in Amsterdam to Stay In, Eat In & Explore

February 4, 2016 by Karen Turner 18 Comments

I’ve been living in Amsterdam for a while now and I wanted to show others the Amsterdam that I love: neighborhoods full of regular people, great food, local haunts, and gezellig (cozy) cafes/bars.  Most people miss out on these when they visit Amsterdam as they stay in the centre, but I wrote about five neighborhoods…

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

Curious how to use couchsurfing? Safety tips for couchsurfing and advice for finding a good couchsurfing host to help you meet locals when traveling solo.

Couchsurfing: How to Make Local Friends Without Staying Over

February 3, 2016 by Karen Turner 34 Comments

Everyone has their opinion of couchsurfing   I like to use Couchsurfing while still having my own place to stay to meet locals in a city that I’m visiting, hear some interesting stories, try some local favorites, and most importantly, have an experience that makes me want to go back. I go through some Couchsurfing safety…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, General Travel Tips, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Tagged With: Budget Travel, Travel, travel tips

Want to visit Jordan to see Petra from Israel? Travel logistics and tips for the overland journey (from Eilat) and for visiting Petra!

Israel to Jordan and the Incredible City of Petra

January 31, 2016 by Karen Turner 16 Comments

Ever since seeing Indiana Jones, I’ve wanted to see Petra.  In this post, I cover basics of traveling in Jordan, getting there from Israel and Petra, how much time to give yourself to enjoy Petra, including what not to miss!  ****Post was updated February 16, 2017 as the border crossing has changed in 2017.*** 

Filed Under: Israel, Jordan, Middle East Travel, Travel Tagged With: israel, jordan, middle east, Travel, travel tips

Tips for taking a road trip in Andalucia Spain with the best things to see in Andalusia!

Tips for a Road Trip in Andalucia, Spain

January 16, 2016 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

For my birthday, I asked for one thing: a trip.  Jacob granted me my wish: a weekend anywhere I wanted (within reason). I had visited Spain during my first backpacking trip years ago and regretted not leaving Seville to see more of Andalucia. Luckily, Jacob had never been to Spain before and it was easy…

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Europe, Spain, Travel, via-ferrata Tagged With: Adventure Travel, europe, road trip, spain, Travel, travel tips, via ferrata

Considering expat life as a trailing spouse or love migrant? Tips and advice on the decision to move abroad with your significant other. Moving abroad is not easy, but hopefully these questions help you make your decision.

Expat Advice: Moving Overseas for a relationship

January 6, 2016 by Karen Turner 12 Comments

If you’re considering moving overseas for a relationship, you might be wondering is this a good idea? Read this expert expat advice on if you should move overseas for a relationship and if you’ll be happy when moving to a new country for love. Doing your research is quite important when considering moving to a…

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

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