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Interior of a cozy brown bar in the Jordaan neighborhood of Amsterdam. You must experience a brown bar (a classic Dutch bar!) while in Amsterdam! #amsterdam #holland #netherlands #nederland

The coziest brown bars in Amsterdam to drink like a local

February 22, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

One of the best things to experience in Amsterdam is a cozy brown bar. As a resident of Amsterdam, I experienced many of Amsterdam’s charming cozy brown bars and I hope that this article convinces you to experience a brown cafe in Amsterdam!

These classic Dutch cafes are known for their gezelligheid (a Dutch word that can be loosely translated as a feeling closest to cozy or homey). These bars are known for their large amounts of brown wood, okay selection of Dutch beer (I won’t oversell the selection), and quiet that you can’t often find at modern bars. Although the staff will most likely speak English, there’s nothing like experiencing a drink in Amsterdam like a local!

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Expat Life, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Beautiful interior of Delight Yoga, a yoga studio in the Hague, the Netherlands with classes in English #yoga #denhaag #hague #expat

The best yoga studios in the Hague with yoga classes in English

February 14, 2019 by Leanne Claire Leave a Comment

The meaning of the word ‘yoga’ is ‘to connect’, to connect to yourself completely. If you are looking to re-connect to your body and mind, then the Hague has a plethora of yoga studios on offer. To help you choose your place of practice in the Hague, I have taken a range of classes and reviewed a few of my favourite yoga studios in the Hague that offer classes in English!

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Filed Under: Expat Life, Netherlands Expat, The Hague

Expat woman using her mobile phone in the Netherlands after setting up her Dutch mobile phone service in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

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

February 12, 2019 by Karen 3 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 Netherlands for expats, and some tips for saving money.

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A glass of wine at Bouzy, one of the best wine bars in the hague. This cozy wine bar has a great selection of European wines! #travel #hague #denhaag #holland #netherlands #wijn #wine

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

February 5, 2019 by Leanne Claire Leave a 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 independent guide to wine in the Hague.

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

Beautiful cat who has traveled to five countries. Read tips for traveling internationally with your cat! #travel #cat #pettravel

Your ultimate guide to flying internationally with a cat: Tips & Essentials

January 28, 2019 by Karen 22 Comments

One of the most challenging experiences that we had in terms of moving abroad was moving our cat. I adopted Lu in the United States at a shelter. Admittedly, she’s not so keen on traveling, but I knew that when we moved abroad that she had to come with us. Since then, she’s traveled with us to four countries following our various moves around Europe by plane and by train. I include my experience traveling with my cat internationally, some tips for traveling with your cat, and my favorite cat traveling accessories, including an airline approved pet carrier.

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Filed Under: Airline Reviews, Airport Reviews, and Flying Tips, Expat Life, France Expat, Moving Abroad, Netherlands Expat, Travel Gear, Uncategorized

Man traveling from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam. Although Eindhoven Airport has cheap flights, you might want to find out the cost of traveling from Eindhoven to Amsterdam! #eindhoven #travel

Your independent guide for traveling from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam

January 25, 2019 by Karen 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.

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

Wondering how to make extra money on the side? 15 creative ways to make money for travel or any other financial goal! Read about real side jobs for extra money.

How to make money on the side: 15 crazy and creative ways to make money

January 15, 2018 by Karen 4 Comments

If you’re trying to make travel (or any other financial goal) a priority this year, you’re probably thinking, “I need to make more money.”   With a wedding party and travel coming up, I hope that my entrepreneurial spirit will teach you how to make extra money on the side starting this month!

Saving money each month is one part of the equation, however a clever side job that makes you extra money might be enough to treat yourself to a vacation, a shopping trip, a new apartment, or even a spa visit.

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Filed Under: Saving for Travel, Work and Travel Tips Tagged With: saving money

Planning your dream vacation? Tried and tested tips on how to save money for travel for anyone.

How to save money for travel: Thirty realistic money saving tips for anyone

March 4, 2018 by Karen 1 Comment

As much as I want to pretend that travel is cheap, travel costs money.  As someone who lived close to the poverty line for a couple years, I know how hard it is to save money for travel.

I’ve focused these tips on how to save money for travel for any salary rather than focusing on money saving tips for those who earn enough that a latte each day is something that you can cut out of your budget.  Keep reading for my very real and battle-tested tips on how to save for travel… I’ve had a lot of questions on how I save for travel as I’m quite frugal and I hope this answers some of the questions.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Saving for Travel, Uncategorized, Work and Travel Tips Tagged With: Budget Travel, saving money

Rennie is a tablet that you can buy at the Dutch drugstore to help with heartburn.

10 useful tips for visiting drugstores in the Netherlands

January 22, 2019 by Karen 3 Comments

Although you’ve definitely read numerous articles about the French pharmacies (and they are incredible!), I’m here to write about the Dutch drugstores. I’ll be including some tips for visiting the Dutch drugstore, including useful products that you might need with some helpful translations, and some money-saving tips for shopping at the Dutch drugstore.

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Queen Maxima waving to the crowds during Prinsjesdag (Prince's Day) In the Hague along Lange Voorhout! #haag #hague #nederland #netherlands

Prince’s Day in the Hague: Events and Tips for seeing the Dutch Royals

January 23, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

As a recent immigrant to the Netherlands, I’m not yet over my obsession with the Dutch Royal Family. They’re so normal yet fascinating. One of the best days of the year as a visitor to the Netherlands or as a resident of the Hague is Prince’s Day as it’s our chance (as plebs) to see the royal family in their splendor in person. This past Prince’s Day, I saw Queen Maxima in person and it was great. These are my tips for attending Prince’s Day in the Hague with a brief explanation of what happens on Prince’s Day.

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Expat Life, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

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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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