Budget Travel

One day in London: A self-guided walking tour of London’s most famous places

July 16, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

After booking a cheap fare to London last year, I only had two days in London, including catching a sample sale in Shoreditch. As I didn’t have so much time, I ended up crafting a self-guided walking tour of London’s most famous attractions on foot to cover as much as possible during the only full day that I had in London. Keep reading for my itinerary for one day in London! (Map and printable directions at the bottom.)…

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 you need to visit this unique Queens neighborhood, which is one of the best neighborhoods in Queens to visit!…

24 hours in Paris: A local’s guide to off the beaten path Paris

November 10, 2017 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

In a sea of blogs about Paris, Kate from MoreNativeThanTheNatives, a Parisian resident, is here to give you an insider’s guide to Paris off the beaten path and Paris on a budget. She’s crafted a plan for 24 hours in Paris with alternative things to do in Paris and some best kept secrets. Keep reading for this off the beaten path Paris on a budget guide with a map!

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Visiting Sint Anna ter Muiden, the smallest town in the Netherlands

June 29, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

When I read about Sint Anna ter Muiden and a couple sources mentioned that it was one of the most beautiful towns in the Netherlands, I was very curious. This small town is the most western point of the Netherlands and it only has 50 people (as of 2006). This makes Sint Anna ter Muiden the smallest town in the Netherlands and an absolutely stunning one, only 300 meters from the Belgian border. It’s right next to Sluis, one of the cities of Zeeland, so it’s easy to visit for an hour or two if you’re in the area. I’ll be discussing the history of this fascinating and beautiful off the beaten path town in the Netherlands….

Amsterdam on a budget: Insider tips for the Netherlands on a budget

February 20, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

I’ve been living in the Netherlands now for almost three years with two years living in Amsterdam. As the Dutch capital, Amsterdam isn’t a cheap city to visit. Keep reading insider tips for visiting Amsterdam on a budget and surviving Amsterdam on a budget by an Amsterdam tourist turned local. …

Your perfect Rotterdam itinerary with the best things to do in Rotterdam

June 26, 2018 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

Considering taking a day trip to Rotterdam? I’ve created a one day guide to Rotterdam, covering Rotterdam’s best things to do in Rotterdam with a free self-guided walking itinerary covering this modern Dutch city. (If you’re less keen on covering this Rotterdam itinerary on foot, there’s a good metro system in Rotterdam.

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20 hotel booking hacks to help you save money while booking hotels

May 6, 2018 by Karen Turner 13 Comments

I’ve teamed up with my dad (again) to give you insider tips for how to save money on hotels, no matter it’s a hostel or a 5* hotel. I’m proud to have a father who is a master of hotel booking hacks and although I thought that I knew quite a bit about how to find a cheap hotel, my dad has taught me some fantastic ways to save money when booking hotels. We’ve included 20 hotel booking hacks to save you money on your next vacation or business trip! Both my father and I have traveled extensively within the United States as well as within Europe, so these tips are not only for US-based travelers! …

Houseguest etiquette 101: How not to be a bad houseguest

May 18, 2018 by Karen Turner 21 Comments

As someone who has lived in Amsterdam, I’ve had my fair share of family and friends visiting. Needless to say, I’ve had some bad houseguests, including one who showed up at my door with no notice only to keep me awake all night on a work night with being noisy. I’m not the only one who has had rude houseguests, so I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers for their houseguest etiquette 101 with some tips on how not to be a bad houseguest with some generally good houseguest etiquette. …

Is the A’DAM swing overrated? An honest review of the A’DAM lookout

April 25, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

I spent over two years living in Amsterdam, so I was naturally curious about the A’DAM lookout after reading about the swing over Amsterdam. I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie, so when my friend asked me if I’d go out on the A’DAM swing with her, I went for it. However, was the A’DAM swing and lookout worth almost twenty euros? Keep reading for this honest review of the A’DAM lookout….