by Karen | Sep 25, 2018 | Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Travel
Enough people have visited me in the Hague that I felt that it was time to put together a little eating guide with my favorite restaurants in the Hague. I prioritize authentic and good food over a fancy atmosphere. As a result, I’ve left off some of the many high caliber restaurants in the Hague worth visiting if you’re open to splurging a little. (I also left off junk food in the Hague!). I include plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans.
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by Karen | Sep 22, 2018 | Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Travel
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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by Karen | Sep 21, 2018 | Austria, Europe, Travel
While researching where we would go while in Austria, I came across the fairytale town of Dürnstein, Austria. This stunning town along the Danube is a popular day trip from Vienna although any history (and wine) lover is guaranteed to fall in love with Dürnstein. I’ll be discussing the history of Dürnstein, why to visit Dürnstein, what to know about climbing Burgruine Dürnstein, and what to do in Dürnstein if you have an afternoon (or a day).
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by Karen | Sep 20, 2018 | Austria, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Travel
Freistadt is a picturesque town in Upper Austria that many people miss on their trip to Austria, however beer lovers cannot miss this stunning town with a fascinating secret: a brewery owned by the residents of the city.
Freistädter Bier is one of the most famous beers in Upper Austria and I include information about the history of this Austrian beer…and where to try it at its source! I also include tips for spending a day in Freistadt.
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by Karen | Sep 18, 2018 | Austria, Europe, Travel
I spent three weeks this summer in Upper Austria and I took regular trips to Linz. Despite its beauty, Linz is not as well known as other Austrian cities. This post will be covering the best things to do in Linz, Austria with the hope that it will inspire you take a day to explore this stunning Austrian city.
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by Karen | Sep 14, 2018 | Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Travel
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 a 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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Karen & Jacob. American expats and cat lovers from 