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20 Things Nobody Tells You About Visiting New York by a native New Yorker

November 4, 2019 by Karen Turner 119 Comments

I’m a proud New Yorker who was born and raised in New York City. When someone asks me what they should know when visiting New York for the first time, I don’t always know where to start as there’s so many things to do in New York. I’ve decided to take a different approach here…

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Filed Under: Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Uncategorized, United States Tagged With: City Guide, New York, NYC, Travel, travel tips, USA

Planning your holiday in Amsterdam? Your perfect itinerary for Amsterdam. Read about the best things to do during three days in Amsterdam!

First Time Guide to Amsterdam: Three Days in Amsterdam itinerary by a resident

June 7, 2023 by Karen Turner 38 Comments

I’ve been living in the Netherlands for nearly three years with most of my time spent living in Amsterdam.  I usually recommend that if you’re visiting Amsterdam, three days in Amsterdam is perfect. I’ve created a three day itinerary for Amsterdam with advice on what to do in Amsterdam based on my time as a…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, City Guide, Netherlands

Visiting Holland? The best things to do in the Hague written by a resident with 30+ tips on what to do in the Hague!

What to do in the Hague: A resident’s guide of unique 30+ things to do in the Hague

July 23, 2023 by Karen Turner 25 Comments

I live in the Hague.  Although I’m always telling people about how fantastic the Hague is, I’m hoping that this guide to the Hague will inspire people to take the day trip from Amsterdam to the Hague to experience a bit of what makes it so unique.  It’s a beautiful and a bit of a strange…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, Netherlands, The Hague

Montelbaanstoren Tower is one of the most beautiful secret spots in Amsterdam!

Secret Amsterdam: 30+ secret places to visit in Amsterdam by a local

April 22, 2022 by Karen Turner 27 Comments

I’ve been putting off this guide to secret Amsterdam for a while as living in Amsterdam has made me worry about sharing my secret places in Amsterdam where I go to avoid the tourists.  However, it’s not nice not to share. In this local’s guide to Amsterdam off the beaten path, you’ll be visiting some…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, Netherlands, off the beaten path travel, Travel, travel tips

A virtual tour of the Netherlands with 30+ virtual tours and museums in Amsterdam and other cities in the Netherlands!

Virtual Netherlands Tour: Visit 30+ places in Holland from your couch

April 14, 2020 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

How often can you say that we’re living through a moment that will be remembered in history books for ages? I’ve been hunkered down at my apartment in the Netherlands and yes, I’m well. As a small way of entertaining you all at this stressful time, I’ve decided to pull together as many online and…

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

A neighborhood guide to the 14th arrondissement of Paris, including things to do in the 14th arrondissement and where to eat in the 14th arrondissement.

Your neighborhood guide to the 14th arrondissement of Paris

March 20, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

I often write about travel, but travel is often about enjoying your surroundings.  For most of my time in Paris, I lived in the 14th arrondissement.  Although this arrondissement isn’t famous in the same way that other arrondissements for its attractions, there are many things to do in 14th arrondissement as well as some fantastic…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, France, Local Guides, Paris, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: City Guide, food, France, off the beaten path travel, Paris

Find out about Vincent Van Gogh in Belgium, where Van Gogh lived in the Borinage, and how Van Gogh's life influenced Van Gogh's first painting.

Day Trips from Brussels: Vincent Van Gogh in Belgium & the Borinage

October 6, 2017 by Karen Turner 14 Comments

Have you heard of the Borinage region in Belgium? The Borinage region has a fascinating history, a beating heart of the Industrial Revolution.  Its industry was part of the reason why Vincent Van Gogh was so attracted to the Borinage.  If you’re interested in the letters of Van Gogh and Van Gogh’s influences, it is hard…

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Filed Under: Belgium, Europe, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: art, belgium, europe, history, off the beaten path travel, Travel, travel tips, wallonia

Things to do in Maastricht, the most beautiful city in the Netherlands

January 6, 2020 by Karen Turner 16 Comments

Maastricht is one of the most charming cities in the Netherlands and it can be easily explored in a weekend. The city is perfect for a slow, romantic weekend away from Amsterdam spent exploring a beautiful cathedral bookstore, strolling the tangled streets, touring historic caves, and eating/drinking delicious regional cuisine at affordable prices.  For architecture…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Europe, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, europe, Limburg, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

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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

Tips for visiting the Mauritshuis museum in the Hague for the first time

April 8, 2019 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

One of the gems of the Hague has to be the Mauritshuis. This Hague art museum is one of my favorite museums in the Netherlands. As a Hague resident, these are my tips for visiting the Mauritshuis for the first time with some notes about the exhibitions not to miss along with some tips to…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Holland, Local Guides, 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.

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

 

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