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Visiting Singapore on a Budget? Tips for Singapore by locals on things to do in Singapore, where to eat in Singapore on a budget & famous food in Singapore

Insider’s Guide to Singapore On a Budget: Your complete guide to cheap Singapore

August 19, 2017 by Karen Turner 10 Comments

This is an insider’s guide to Singapore by locals.  Fun fact: I lived in Singapore for a hot summer on a broke student’s budget. However, I have written this up to date guide with tips for Singapore together with Brooke and Alaine. Singapore is not considered to be a budget destination, however it is possible to visit Singapore…

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Filed Under: Asia, Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, Singapore, Travel Tagged With: Asia, Budget Travel, City Guide, singapore, Travel, travel tips

Traveling to Amsterdam? Read the ultimate guide with insider local tips for what to do in Amsterdam, what to eat in Amsterdam, and where to stay in Amsterdam!

Tourist Guide to Amsterdam: What you need to know before your first trip to Amsterdam by a local

March 14, 2018 by Karen Turner 36 Comments

Amsterdam is a city to RELAX in.  I’m not talking about the abundant coffeeshops, but about the gezellig (cozy) atmosphere that you’ll find in this city. Take your time to sit back to enjoy the passing bikes, unique architecture, and beautiful canals  among the many things to do and delicious things to eat. I’m a…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

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

Woman walking in Astoria, Queens, New York City. Be sure to visit this interesting neighborhood in New York City! #NYC #Queens

Your insider guide to Astoria, Queens with the best things to do in Astoria NY

July 5, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

As a New Yorker, I believe that it’s my duty to inform you about Astoria, a neighborhood in New York City. This charming neighborhood encapsulates so much what is New York: a strong immigrant identity, great food, culture, fantastic museums and gentrification…  Keep reading about the best things to do in Astoria NY and why…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Travel, United States Tagged With: New York

Classic photo of Times Square in New York City including the neon American flag!

Tips for visiting Times Square for the first time by a New Yorker

August 18, 2019 by Dawn Allcott 1 Comment

Like Shibuya Station in Tokyo and the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Times Square is an imminently recognizable tourist stop. The ads on the giant screens at One Times Square – where the New Year’s Eve ball drops every year – might change, but the energy of the intersection has only grown with time. Times…

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

Beautiful street of Borgo Medievale, a beautiful recreated medieval village located in Turin, Italy that is free to visit!

Borgo Medievale: A beautiful recreated medieval village in Turin

May 13, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of the highlights of Turin has to be the Borgo Medievale! This stunning medieval village in Torino isn’t what it seems to be as it only dates back to 1884. This article will provide tips for visiting the Borgo Medievale for first-time visitors and a brief history of this fascinating (and free!) attraction with…

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Filed Under: Europe, Italy, Local Guides

The Peace Palace in the Hague. Read how to visit the Vredespaleis in this guide to the history and interior of the Peace Palace.

What to know about visiting the Peace Palace in the Hague by a local

October 24, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

One of the most stunning buildings in the Hague is the Peace Palace (Vredespaleis in Dutch).  Visiting the Peace Palace is not particularly easy, however touring the grounds where the International Court of Justice is held is a worthwhile endeavor.  I’ll be discussing the history of the Peace Palace, what to expect from a guided…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Travel

Tennis racquet next to US Flag. Read about the US open for tennis and tips for attending the US Open in New York.

The Insider’s Guide to the US Open by a fan attending for 30+ years

September 1, 2019 by Steve Ertrachter 42 Comments

This week is a guest post from a reader who happens to be my dad. Steve is a native New Yorker who has been going to the US Open for the past 35 years.  He attends for three days every year.  The most that he has ever spent on one day was $3 for a…

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

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

Read your guide to one perfect day in the Hague with tips for taking a day trip from Amsterdam to the Hague with a self-guided walking tour of the Hague with a map!

One day in the Hague: An resident’s itinerary to a perfect day trip to the Hague

April 10, 2018 by Karen Turner 10 Comments

You might have heard of the Hague. The Hague is the former capital of the Netherlands as well as my home. Quite a few friends have asked about taking a day trip from Amsterdam to the Hague and what to do in one day in the Hague. Here’s my resident’s guide to one day in…

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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, day trip from amsterdam, day trips from amsterdam, holland, Netherlands, The Hague

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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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