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Beautiful view of Salzburg, Austria. Read what to do in Salzburg, including the best things to do in Salzburg in one day.

One day in Salzburg with the best things to do in Salzburg, Austria

August 30, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Although Salzburg is famous for the Sound of Music, there’s a lot more to this stunning Austrian city with Baroque architecture.  On a recent trip to Salzburg with a friend and her charming Austrian beau, we had a lovely day in Salzburg covering the major attractions of the city.  Follow this self-guided walking itinerary for one day in Salzburg covering the best things to do in Salzburg.

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Filed Under: Austria, Budget Travel, Europe, Uncategorized

Beautiful former guild houses in Ghent, Belgium along the Leie River after sunset with reflection.

Your perfect Ghent itinerary for Belgium’s most underrated city

October 28, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Despite coming to Belgium so many times, I’ve definitely fallen in love with Ghent. This charming Belgian city has so much to do and after some day trips and finally a long weekend in Ghent, I’ve created an itinerary for visiting Ghent for first-timers highlighting the best things to do in Ghent. Needless to say, I’ll be back soon and I’m disappointed for not discovering Ghent sooner!

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Filed Under: Belgium, Europe

Visit Mons Belgium, one of the best day trips from Brussels! Find out what to do in Mons, about the Doudou festival & interesting things to do in Belgium!

Why you need to visit Mons/Bergen in Wallonia!

September 29, 2017 by Karen 12 Comments

Mons, Belgium is one of the best day trips from Brussels for those seeking culture and history. Mons is one of the many beautiful cities in Belgium and a  great introduction to Wallonia (the French speaking part of Belgium).

Although I’ve visited a few cities in Wallonia, I was surprised by the many things to do in Mons and its UNESCO recognized attractions (six!).  After a trip to Brussels, it was nice to get off the beaten path in Belgium and discover other things to do in Belgium besides visiting Brussels, Antwerp, and Bruges.

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Filed Under: Belgium, Couples Travel, Europe, Uncategorized Tagged With: beautiful places, belgium, City Guide, europe, history, Travel, travel tips, wallonia

Insider tips for visiting the Netherlands by a Dutch resident with what you need to know before you travel to the Netherlands.

20 things that you need to know before you travel in the Netherlands by a Dutch resident

February 29, 2020 by Karen 2 Comments

I’m officially celebrating my arrival in the Netherlands over four years ago this week!  As someone who’s visited the Netherlands as a tourist and is now trying to assimilate by becoming fluent in Dutch, I have some useful travel tips for traveling in the Netherlands for you all that I hope will make your trip to the Netherlands a little more easy.  …

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Expat Life, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Visiting Slovenia and wondering what cities to see on a Slovenian road trip? Read about 10 little-known beautiful Slovenian cities that you must see!

15 Beautiful Slovenian Cities That You Have Never Heard Of

February 18, 2017 by Karen 49 Comments

Slovenia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and there are so many beautiful cities to visit.  You’ve probably read why quite a few posts about why you must visit Lake Bled, however the best Slovenian cities to visit for me were the ones where we could sit back with a glass of Slovenian wine—and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings.

Thanks to some other bloggers and amazing readers, I’m publishing the 10 most beautiful cities that you’ve probably never heard of to inspire you to visit Slovenia!  (My amazing readers gave me FIVE more in Eastern Slovenia, so keep reading for a few more reader-suggested gems!)

This includes some cute Slovenian cities surrounded by vineyards, overlooking mountains, and nestled next to the sea. Keep reading for the best places to visit in Slovenia if you hate the crowds (or just love beautiful villages in Europe!)

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Filed Under: Europe, Slovenia, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: europe, off the beaten path travel, slovenia, Travel, travel tips

17 things to know before celebrating King’s Day in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

February 15, 2020 by Karen 3 Comments

If King’s Day in Amsterdam is not on your radar, you need to put this Dutch holiday on your bucket list.  One day a year, the Netherlands becomes a street party of massive proportions; Amsterdam is the epicenter of this party.  Tourists and locals alike take to the canals to drink, dance, and buy/sell goods from the street.  This post is full of helpful tips to know before your trip to Amsterdam for King’s Day.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Europe, Expat Life, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, Holidays, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

Read what it's like to visit the semi abandoned town of Doel, Belgium. This Belgian ghost town, famous for street art, is right outside of Antwerp.

Visiting the ‘abandoned’ town of Doel, Belgium: A reflection on visiting Doel

June 8, 2018 by Karen 9 Comments

As soon as I read about an abandoned town in Belgium that had been left to rot, Belgium, both my husband and I felt this dark urge to visit Doel, Belgium. I’m a naturally curious person and for me, I sometimes have to see a place to feel the emotions rather than letting others tell me how something is.  Finally, we made it to Doel, Belgium last month.  However, it wasn’t what I expected. …

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Filed Under: Belgium, Europe, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: abandoned places, belgium, flanders

Artsy photo of a nice cup of coffee in Sova, a beautiful coffee cafe in Amsterdam

The best coffee cafes in Amsterdam with ethical coffee by a local

February 9, 2020 by Teresa Nowicki 1 Comment

Whether you just came for a short visit and don’t want to miss your flat white or you are looking for a place to work or becoming your second living room. We found some of the best coffee bars and cafes in Amsterdam where you can taste locally roasted and ethically sourced speciality coffees or treat yourself with latte art and fresh pastry.  Keep reading for our picks for the best coffee in Amsterdam.

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

Visiting Holland? The best things to do in the Hague written by a resident with 30+ tips on what to do in the Hague!

What to do in the Hague: A resident’s guide of unique 30+ things to do in the Hague

July 15, 2019 by Karen 17 Comments

I live in the Hague.  Although I’m always telling people about how fantastic the Hague is, I’m hoping that this guide to the Hague will inspire people to take the day trip from Amsterdam to the Hague to experience a bit of what makes it so unique.  It’s a beautiful and a bit of a strange city.  Keep reading for tips on what to do in the Hague with 30+ unique things to do in the Hague to inspire you to explore the Hague.

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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, Netherlands, The Hague

Beautiful secret alleyway leading to a historic almshouse in Bruges, Belgium.

Secret Bruges: 20 unusual things to do in Bruges away from the crowds

January 26, 2020 by Karen 1 Comment

As someone who loves to escape the crowds and find strange things, I wanted to put together this post about the best off the beaten path things to do in Bruges because it’s great to get away from the crowds especially in peak season. Similarly, I found many of the attractions mentioned on many lists to be quite touristy. This list includes 20 alternative things to do in Bruges and I’ll see if I can add more unusual things on my upcoming research trips.

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Filed Under: Belgium, Bruges, Europe

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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.

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