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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: June 27, 2019 | Updated on: October 13, 2023

Karen Turner

Busy street with signs in Chinese in Flushing, one of the largest Chinatowns in the world!

Flushing, Queens: The NYC neighborhood that you must visit

June 27, 2019 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

One of my favorite neighborhoods in New York City has to be Flushing, Queens. This incredibly diverse neighborhood is at the heart of Queens’ Chinese community, a favorite place of the late Anthony Bourdain, and an incredibly historic place. This guide to Flushing, Queens will include the best things to do in Flushing, Queens, where…

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

Beautiful view of Grote Markt in Antwerpen, which you should include in your Belgian itinerary! #travel #belgium #antwerpen

A perfect 10-day itinerary for Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris

June 26, 2019 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

As an American who has lived in Paris, briefly Brussels, and Amsterdam, I know that one of the popular routes for first-time travelers (as well as experienced travelers) is to spend a week (or 10 days) traveling from Amsterdam to Brussels to Paris. This is a great route as there are great train and bus…

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Filed Under: Belgium, Day Trips from Paris, Europe, France, Local Guides, The Netherlands

Beautiful warehouses in Dordrecht. Read about the perfect day trip to Dordrecht, a stunning day trip from Rotterdam! #travel #dordrecht #holland #nederland #netherlands

Your perfect Netherlands itinerary by a Dutch resident

June 19, 2019 by Karen Turner 38 Comments

After over three years of living in the Netherlands, I’ve been asked a lot about how much time to spend in the Netherlands.  A lot of people speed through the Netherlands only stopping for one day in Amsterdam, but I’d recommend enjoying at least 7 days in the Netherlands if you have the chance.  I’ll…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Beautiful piazza in Asti, Italy with wisteria and small brick tower!

The best things to do in Asti, Italy for independent travelers

June 18, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

One of the most famous towns of Piedmont, Italy has to be Asti. This charming town is world-renown for its wine, however, Asti offers far more things to do than just enjoy wine. This smaller city offers the charm of bigger cities without the crowds, some notable museums, and some beautiful churches. Follow this guide…

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Filed Under: Europe, Italy

Statue of Liberty seen from the official ferry to Liberty Island

14 insider tips for visiting the Statue of Liberty by a New Yorker

June 14, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

One of the most majestic places to visit in New York is the Statue of Liberty. This iconic American sight is the symbol of New York and even as a New Yorker, I had to revisit Lady Liberty on my recent trip. I’ve included some insider tips for avoiding lines when visiting the Statue of…

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Filed Under: Local Guides, New York City, New York State

Knish at Yonah Schimmel's Knishery in the Lower East Side, an iconic Jewish bakery in New York City

A guide to the best Jewish food on the Lower East Side by a New Yorker

June 12, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

As someone who grew up in New York City, one could even say that bagels run in my blood. Although New York is rapidly changing, especially Manhattan, the Lower East Side still has many of the best places to sample Jewish food in New York. This guide to the Lower East Side is set up…

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

Strawberry Cheesecake at Junior's Restaurant & Cheesecake in Brooklyn, a famous restaurant in New York City!

Junior’s Cheesecake: The authentic cheesecake that you must try in NYC

June 11, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

Is there anything as iconic as New York cheesecake? If you’re visiting New York City, I highly recommend visiting Junior’s Cheesecake in Downtown Brooklyn. This Brooklyn diner serving up cheesecake, hearty sandwiches, coffee, and egg creams is famous the world over. I include some tips for visiting Junior’s for the first time–and a bit of…

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Filed Under: Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, New York City, New York State

Metrocard purchased for use on the Airtrain to JFK

The best way to get from JFK Airport to Manhattan step-by-step

June 9, 2019 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

As a native New Yorker, I encourage people to take the Airtrain and LIRR trains when arriving into JFK. This guide will walk you through how to get from JFK Airport in Queens to Manhattan step-by-step with photos as there are a few steps involved. This is the best and fastest way to get to…

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Filed Under: Local Guides, New York City, New York State

Street in Paris explored while seeing Paris by meeting up with a local

11 easy ways to meet locals while traveling with stories!

June 4, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

If you’re traveling solo (or with friends), one of the best moments of trips is making a local friend who will show you the ropes of a city. There’s nothing like walking around with a knowledgeable local, hanging out all night learning about the local culture/food/language, and knowing that you have someone to meet up…

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

Beautiful storefront in the real Little Italy in the Bronx (NYC).

A food guide to Arthur Avenue: New York’s real Little Italy in the Bronx

June 1, 2019 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

It’s funny how long it can take to visit places that are right on your doorstep. My dad and I ventured to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx recently. This charming slice of Italy is one of the last bastions of true Italian culture in New York at its finest (far better than Little Italy in…

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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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