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Planning to attend Carnival in the Netherlands? What to know before your first Dutch carnival, carnival costume inspiration, the best places to celebrate Carnaval in the Netherlands for foreigners, and the history of Carnival in the Netherlands.

Celebrating Carnival in the Netherlands: What to know about celebrating Carnaval

April 25, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

I have to admit: I have a weakness for celebrations, especially ones with a fascinating history.  Ever since moving to the Netherlands, I’ve been curious about carnival.  These are my tips for attending carnival in the Netherlands for the first time. I headed down to Breda (known as Kielegat during carnaval) to celebrate carnival in Brabant! This…

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

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

30+ useful Dutch apps for new expats in the Netherlands

October 28, 2019 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

I ended up being asked recently about the most useful apps that I’ve downloaded during my 4+ years living in the Netherlands.  It took me a while to dig through my phone, but this post will be an overview of my favorite Dutch apps and some others that my friends swear by.  I hope this…

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Your independent guide for traveling from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam

January 25, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

So, you’ve found an incredibly cheap flight from/to Eindhoven Airport… You’re probably wondering: Is it worth it to fly into Eindhoven Airport if your final destination is Amsterdam? This guide aims to help you figure this out. Similarly, I’ll cover the best ways to independently travel from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam.

Filed Under: Amsterdam, Brabant, Budget Travel, Europe, Expat Life, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Wine not? The best wine bars in the Hague for a glass of wine (or two)

February 5, 2019 by Leanne Claire 1 Comment

Sometimes all you need is a cosy bar and a quality glass (bottle) of wine.  Below are 4 unique wine bars in the Hague where you can share excellent wine with friends and family or keep it to yourself.  Writer Leanne braved the cold to review the best wine bars in the Hague in this…

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Filed Under: Europe, Expat Life, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Best of 2018: A year in review

January 15, 2019 by Karen Turner 5 Comments

2018 has a come to a close and it’s been an insane year that has just flown by. I’ve never written a year wrap-up post, but I figured that it might be fun to recap the past year with its ridiculous moments, memorable moments, and silly moments.

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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

How to set up your mobile phone plan in the Netherlands for expats

February 12, 2019 by Karen Turner 5 Comments

One of the first things that you’ll want to do after arriving in the Netherlands is setting up your phone plan! I include a helpful explanation of how phone plans work in the Netherlands. how much you should expect to pay for a mobile phone plan in the Netherlands, the best phone carriers in the…

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Filed Under: Expat Life, Netherlands Expat

How to buy a home in the Netherlands

An expat’s guide to buying a home in the Netherlands

January 14, 2019 by Leanne Claire 6 Comments

Thinking of buying a home in the Netherlands as an expat? Having recently purchased my dream home in the Netherlands, I have compiled some useful tips for those seeking to buy a home in the Netherlands as a foreigner, extra costs to consider, and key steps in the Dutch home purchasing process to be aware…

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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

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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.

Guidebook Author to Moon Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges, published March 2022.

 

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