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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 Turner 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…

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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

Read your perfect Normandy itinerary for four days in Normandy.

Four days in Normandy road trip: The perfect Normandy itinerary

April 13, 2018 by Karen Turner 25 Comments

Considering visiting Normandy from Paris? You definitely should! Depending on how much you want to do, you can visit Normandy as a day trip from Paris if you only visit Rouen or spend three to four days road tripping in Normandy to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside in Normandy. If you’re thinking that Normandy…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Paris, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, France, Travel Tagged With: France, normandy

Need a relaxing summer weekend away from Amsterdam? Texel is perfect for a romantic couples vacation away from Amsterdam! Advice & tips for a relaxing vacation in the Netherlands! Heb een ontspannend weekendje weg nodig? Advies & tips voor een perfect vakantie in Texel binnen Nederland.

Texel: Perfect Couple Weekend Trip from Amsterdam

December 31, 2016 by Karen Turner 21 Comments

I didn’t hear of Texel until I moved to the Netherlands.  This beautiful island in the North of the Netherlands (about 3.5 hours from Amsterdam) is a well-kept secret among Dutchies who spend their vacations sunbathing on its clean beaches, swimming into the Wadden Sea, biking along its heather-filled dunes, visiting its seal sanctuary for injured…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: Couples Travel, Netherlands, Texel, Travel

Zeeland oysters in Yereske. Read about Zeeland mussels and other food from Zeeland in this guide to the best seafood to try in Zeeland.

Your foodie guide to Yerseke, the best place to try Zeeland mussels, oysters, and lobster in Zeeland

June 15, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

Sometimes, I get a wild hair–and when I read about the Zeeland mussels, oysters, and the Oosterschelde lobster, I knew that I had to visit this Dutch province just for the seafood.  After researching where to try the best seafood in Zeeland, I ended up deciding to visit Yerseke.  This cozy fishing village is one of the…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam, Zeeland Tagged With: food

Rapenburg canal in Leiden. Read about the best things to do in Leiden in this complete guide to Leiden in one day.

One day in Leiden: A free self-guided walking tour of Leiden

June 4, 2018 by Karen Turner 17 Comments

A lot of you have been really curious about Leiden. Since moving to the Hague, I regularly visit Leiden and I’m actually considering moving to Leiden as I love it so much. This cozy Dutch university town is the perfect day trip from Amsterdam (or Rotterdam), so I’ll be showing off the highlights of Leiden…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Leiden, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, europe, holland, Netherlands, Travel

People enjoying ice skating in Bryant Park, one of New York's best Christmas markets and ice skating rinks during Christmas in New York!

Insider Tips for NYC during the Holidays by a New Yorker

January 1, 2020 by Karen Turner 33 Comments

Insider tips for visiting New York City for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Eve!

Filed Under: Couples Travel, Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America Tagged With: Holidays, New York, NYC, Travel, USA

Visiting Belgium? A quick guide with advice for Bruges, Antwerp, & Ghent with travel basics for your first time in Belgium, including must knows

Belgium in 4 days: Beer, Chocolate, & Castles

December 16, 2019 by Karen Turner 9 Comments

The beginner’s guide to Belgium’s best sights! Includes travel tips and top 5 sights for visiting Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges. Includes chocolate, beer, and castles! Read more for the best tourist sites to visit in Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges as well as travel advice for visiting Belgium in a quick 4-day itinerary.

Filed Under: Belgium, Couples Travel, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Uncategorized Tagged With: belgium, City Guide, europe, flanders, Travel, travel tips

Stunning natural landscape of Red Rocks outside of Sedona, Arizona. This beautiful city is perfect for a relaxing weekend in Arizona! #travel #arizona #sedona

Your complete relaxing weekend guide to Sedona, Arizona

November 30, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

If you’re looking for a stunning getaway in the United States, consider spending a weekend in Sedona, Arizona.  It’s said that the gorgeous red rocks just outside of the city hold healing powers.  After a rejuvenating weekend relaxing in Sedona watching stunning sunsets, hiking, and browsing Southwestern art, you might find yourself feeling completely relaxed…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Local Guides, Travel, United States

Beautiful streets in the Gouda city center. A stadswandeling through Gouda is one of the best things to do in Gouda. #travel #gouda #netherlands

Secret Gouda: Your free self-guided walking tour of Gouda with the best things to do in Gouda

June 19, 2018 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

Gouda is a city in South Holland, the Netherlands, that is famous for its namesake cheese. Many people only come to Gouda for the cheese market, however there’s so much more to this beautiful Dutch city only an hour from Amsterdam. In this guide to Gouda’s beautiful historic city center, I’ll be showing you the best things…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: holland, Netherlands

Things to do in Friesland on a weekend trip & ethical animal tourism to release rehabilitated seals back into the Wadden sea with Zeehondencentrum Pieterburen.

Releasing Seals into the Wadden Sea & Travel Tips for Friesland

June 26, 2017 by Karen Turner 17 Comments

Our weekend trip to Friesland was magical as it included releasing seals back into the wild (technically starting in Groningen, but we sailed into Frisian water), taking a boat tour to the UNESCO world heritage site of the Wadden Sea, enjoying the sandbanks/views of the Frisian islands, and exploring the traditional polder landscape of Friesland as well…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Europe, Expat Life, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

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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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