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Woman playing a travel game on her phone while traveling. Read about the best travel games! #travel #gaming

The best 15+ travel games for your phone that work offline

januari 3, 2023 by Karen 2 Comments

As someone with limited data, I’m always astounded how few apps work well offline and without data. I’m often toying with a new phone app that I can play while on the road.  After far too many apps that I’ve burned through during a long bus ride, I’ve asked my fellow bloggers for their favorite travel game apps for iPhone and Android that work perfectly offline, so even if you’re on a long plane ride, you can still enjoy playing on your phone!  I’ve tried to focus this list on thought-provoking games for your phone that challenge your mind, rather than games that just keep you busy (as they’re addictive).

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Filed Under: Airline Reviews, Airport Reviews, and Flying Tips, General Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Delft, one of the cutest cities in Holland. Read the difference between Holland and the Netherlands!

The difference between Holland and The Netherlands explained

april 27, 2018 by Karen 9 Comments

As someone living in the Netherlands for nearly three years, I often say that I live in Holland when asked where I live. You might be wondering what is the difference between Holland and the Netherlands. (Will the real country please stand up?) Some people actually ask me how many countries exist in Holland or the Netherlands. You’re about to get schooled in all things that you need to know about Holland before your trip to the Netherlands, so you don’t sound silly.

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Filed Under: Europe, Holland, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: holland, Netherlands

Tips for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Scheveningen and the Hague

december 31, 2022 by Karen Leave a Comment

Happy New Year! This was my first New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands in a bit and it was lovely celebrating it in my current home of The Hague. New Year’s Eve in the Hague, like most of the Netherlands, is something akin to a war zone… I include tips for spending New Year’s Eve in the Hague as well as the best events for New Year’s Eve in the Scheveningen/Hague area. I’ve updated this post for the 2019-2020 New Year given the recent changes.

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

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

juli 11, 2018 by Karen 15 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 State College away from the undergrads, where to stay in State College, where to eat in State College, awesome day trips from State College (things to do in Centre County).
 

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

Our Lord in the Attic: Amsterdam’s Hidden Church That You Must See

februari 6, 2022 by Karen 4 Comments

Whenever family and friends visit me in Amsterdam, I always bring them to one of my favorite local secrets: a hidden church in Amsterdam. Our Lord in the Attic is a small museum a bit off the beaten path. It’s is one of my favorite museums in Amsterdam as it does a fantastic of teaching about the Dutch way of life and Dutch history. Keep reading for the history of his hidden church, tips for visiting Our Lord in the Attic, and how to save on admission fees by visiting Onze Lieve heer op Zolder for free!

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Delicious vegetarian brunch at Palmette, one of the best brunch spots in the Hague, the Netherlands. This cozy cafe near the Binnenhof has a great breakfast! #travel #netherlands #holland #denhaag

Where to find the best breakfast and brunch in the Hague by a resident

november 22, 2022 by Karen 1 Comment

Is it weird that I consider breakfast a very important food group?  Maybe it’s my American upbringing, but I am a huge fan of breakfast and brunch.  This post is about the best brunch/breakfast cafes in the Hague by one very biased American couple living in the Hague.  I hope you get very hungry while reading this as I’m already planning my next brunch for this weekend…. I will be updating it periodically as new places open and other close.

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Filed Under: Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: The Hague

Brouwerij ’t IJ: Tips for visiting Amsterdam’s brewery next to a windmill

november 22, 2021 by Karen Leave a Comment

One of my favorite places to bring friends visiting Amsterdam is Brouwerij ’t IJ. This iconic Amsterdam brewery next to a windmill is one of Amsterdam’s best destinations for craft beer, so if you love craft beer, keep reading my tips for visiting this famous Amsterdam craft brewery.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Where to eat in Delft by a local for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

april 22, 2022 by Karen 4 Comments

Jacob’s work means that both of us find ourselves in Delft quite often. Luckily, there are some great restaurants in Delft, far beyond the typical tourist fare. I hope that this guide to the best food in Delft helps you find a good and reasonable meal in Delft! I indicate vegan-friendly spots in Delft with a * next to their names to make it easier for those with dietary restrictions!

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Delft, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Beautiful craft beer bar in the Hague. Read about the best breweries in Den Haag and the best craft beer bars in the Hague!

Your insider guide to best beer in the Hague with the best craft beer bars

april 14, 2022 by Karen 3 Comments

I’ve been in the Hague for almost a year now and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the thriving craft beer scene in the Hague!  As craft beer lovers, both of us have been very busy trying out all the various breweries around the Hague and we solemnly promise to try to keep this updated as new exciting breweries come to The Hague.  I include my favorite craft beer bars in the Hague as well as beer shops.

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Filed Under: Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: beer

Charming canals of Giethoorn, a charming village in the Netherlands

One Day in Giethoorn, the Dutch fairytale village without roads

april 19, 2022 by Karen 14 Comments

You’ve probably seen photos online of the prettiest village in the Netherlands, Giethoorn. Visiting Giethoorn from Amsterdam is a doable day trip from Amsterdam if you’re patient enough to spend two hours getting there independently.

I personally preferred staying overnight at Giethoorn in the picturesque village, so you get to enjoy the sunset over the calm canals without the crowds…  Keep reading for my tips for visiting Giethoorn, the Netherlands without a tour.  I also include information on how to get to Giethoorn from Amsterdam!

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: beautiful places, Couples Travel, Netherlands, off the beaten path 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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