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Photo of Buffalo City Hall, one of the most beautiful art deco buildings in Buffalo, NY. Read about the best things to do in Buffalo, NY.

Your guide to Buffalo by a former resident with the best things to do in Buffalo NY

July 4, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Although many people underestimate Buffalo, New York, but the Queen City has a lot to offer.  I spent a couple of years in Buffalo and I must say that there are a lot of interesting things to do in Buffalo, NY. Buffalo is one of the most architecturally rich cities in the United States.  If you’re visiting…

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Filed Under: Local Guides, New York State, North America, Uncategorized, United States Tagged With: buffalo

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

Your guide to Penn State by an PSU alum. Fun things to do in State College PA, where to eat in State College, where to stay by Penn State, & day trips from State College.

Insider’s Guide to Penn State with the best things to do in State College PA

July 11, 2018 by Karen Turner 17 Comments

My husband and I are Penn State grads who met while we were students at Penn State. (WE ARE!).  This is an insider’s guide with tips for things to do in State College, best things to do at Penn State (Main Campus), where to party in State College, where to get an adult drink in…

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Filed Under: Local Guides, North America, Pennsylvania, Uncategorized, United States Tagged With: City Guide, Travel, travel tips, USA

Advice on how to avoid being scammed in Paris with tips for avoiding pickpockets in Paris and the most popular scams in Paris.

10 Paris scams to avoid and 10+ tips for avoiding pickpockets in Paris

April 4, 2018 by Karen Turner 16 Comments

Paris is a fantastic city to visit, especially for first time visitors to Europe, however you’ll need to be aware of your surroundings as there are quite a few scammers in Paris. My husband has personally been scammed in Paris and I’ve been on my best behavior while living in Paris to avoid pickpockets in…

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Filed Under: Europe, France, Local Guides, Paris, Uncategorized Tagged With: France, Paris

View of Mangert, the third tallest mountain in Slovenia from the Mangart saddle

What you need to know about visiting Mangart, Slovenia’s third tallest mountain

August 1, 2018 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

When planning my trip to Slovenia, I knew that we had to visit Mangart to climb Slovenia’s third highest mountain. Although I’m newer to hiking and climbing than some adrenaline addicts, I enjoying pushing myself of my comfort zone and being in the mountains.  This post about Mangart will cover logistics of visiting Mangart, the crazy…

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Europe, Local Guides, Slovenia, via-ferrata

Exterior of Notting Hill house, one of the key locations for Literary London!

Six Literary London Locations Every Book Lover Should Visit

May 9, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

London is crazy, dirty and overwhelming according to some, or a multicultural hub filled with history and many cool things to do according to others.  Whichever you think it is, one thing is for sure, London makes its mark. No surprises then that it has inspired so many literary figures throughout time – book after…

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Filed Under: Europe, Local Guides, London, United Kingdom

17 things to know before celebrating King’s Day in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

February 15, 2020 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

If King’s Day in Amsterdam is not on your radar, you need to put this Dutch holiday on your bucket list.  One day a year, the Netherlands becomes a street party of massive proportions; Amsterdam is the epicenter of this party.  Tourists and locals alike take to the canals to drink, dance, and buy/sell goods…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Europe, Expat Life, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, Holidays, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

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

Photo of travel by bus in the US. Read tips on what to know before doing bus travel in the United States, reviews of bus companies in the US, and what to pack for an overnight bus journey.

20+ Things to Know Before You Travel By Bus in the USA

February 21, 2018 by Karen Turner 11 Comments

I have many talents, but driving is not one of them. I’ve never been given a driver’s license, so I’ve been forced to travel by bus in the USA. Although it’s maybe not “cool” to travel by buses around the United States, taking Greyhound buses and Megabus is often a good cheap way to travel…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Local Guides, North America, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized, United States Tagged With: Budget Travel, Travel, USA

Photo of houses in Amsterdam. Read about the best books about Amsterdam, the Netherlands to read before your trip to Amsterdam!

15 books about Amsterdam that you’ll want to read!

February 23, 2018 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

Love reading books about new destinations? An insider guide to the best literature about Amsterdam, the Netherlands by a Dutch resident. Includes a mix of non-fiction books and fiction books about Amsterdam as well as the best bookstores in Amsterdam for English literature.

Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, literature, 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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