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Your insider guide to the covered passages of Paris with a map. Tips on exploring the arcades of Paris with a self guided walking tour showing the secret Paris that most tourists miss.

Covered Passages of Paris: A free self guided walking tour of Paris arcades with map

January 21, 2018 by Karen Turner 20 Comments

If you’re visiting Paris, you might be looking for something unusual to do in Paris besides seeing the Eiffel Tower.  Either way, you will not want to miss the arcades of Paris.   In my time living in Paris, I loved getting lost in the covered passages in Paris, which retain an air of magic and…

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Filed Under: Europe, France, Local Guides, Paris, Travel, Travel Photography Tagged With: bookish travel, France, history, off the beaten path travel, Paris, photography, self-guided walking tour, Travel, travel tips

Beautiful landscape with vineyards surrounding Barolo, Italy seen during a self-guided wine tasting in Piedmont!

How to do a wine tasting in Piedmont without a tour

May 2, 2019 by Karen Turner 5 Comments

For wine lovers, Piedmont is kind of the holy grail as it is the home place of Barolo and Barbaresco. Despite the prestige of these wines, you don’t get the crowds that you get in Tuscany (for now!). After years of hearing about the wine of Piedmont from my husband who lived in Turin, we…

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Filed Under: Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Italy

What to pack for Iceland in winter on a budget

What to pack for Iceland in winter on a budget

September 10, 2017 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

If you’re planning to visit Iceland in winter, you need to plan your Iceland packing list beforehand as Iceland is expensive.  We planned a visit to Iceland in winter on a budget. This is what we actually brought on our 10 day Iceland road trip in winter. If you’re wondering what to wear in Iceland…

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Budget Travel, Europe, Iceland, Travel Gear, Uncategorized Tagged With: europe, iceland, Travel, travel clothing, travel tips, winter travel

Woman using her smartphone in Europe after buying a SIM card in Europe! Read your complete guide on using your phone while traveling in Europe!

How to use your smartphone in Europe without incurring roaming charges

January 14, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

As an American living in Europe, I’m a bit too used to the realities of using your smartphone in Europe. If you’re traveling from North America (or elsewhere in the world), you’ll need to do a couple of things to ensure that you can use your phone in Europe. I’ll be walking you through steps…

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Filed Under: Europe, General Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Monk walking around the grounds of Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, Russia. #Russia #Travel

One day in Sergiev Posad, the perfect day trip from Moscow

July 6, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

Moscow is a stunning city, however culture lovers cannot miss the stunning Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius in Sergiev Posad.  This stunning Russian UNESCO recognized monastery is an easy day trip from Moscow and perfect for those interested in learning about the Russian Orthodox Church.  Keep reading for tips on visiting Sergiev Posad from Moscow.

Filed Under: Europe, Russia, Uncategorized Tagged With: russia

Planning your first trip to Russia? 30 travel tips for travel in Russia that you'll want to read!

Russian travel tips: 30 things to know before visiting Russia for the first time

September 1, 2018 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

Earlier this year, I was invited by a Russian friend to spend New Year’s Eve with his family.  I realize that my experience traveling to Russia may be atypical for other travelers as we spent the trip with friends, however I hope that my experience helps you prepare to visiting Russia for the first time….

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A no-nonsense guide on how to get a Russian visa for Americans

January 12, 2018 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

Getting a tourist visa to visit Russia as an American was not easy.  I say this as someone who has traveled to a lot of countries, however I’m so glad that we visited Moscow this winter.  When researching how to get a Russian visa, I encountered a lot of websites that are written exclusively by the…

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Filed Under: Europe, Russia, Uncategorized Tagged With: europe, russia, Travel, visas

Beautiful photo of Avignon reflected in water with Palace of the Popes

How to visit the South of France on a Budget: 10 cost-cutting tips

July 9, 2019 by Steve Ertrachter Leave a Comment

Considering visiting the South of France on a budget? Experienced French traveler Steve has some helpful tips for visiting Provence on a budget for first-time visitors. We include tips on how to find cheap accommodations in the South of France, budget eating tips, and how to avoid the crowds in the South of France.

Filed Under: Budget Travel, Europe, France

Advice on how to avoid being scammed in Paris with tips for avoiding pickpockets in Paris and the most popular scams in Paris.

10 Paris scams to avoid and 10+ tips for avoiding pickpockets in Paris

April 4, 2018 by Karen Turner 16 Comments

Paris is a fantastic city to visit, especially for first time visitors to Europe, however you’ll need to be aware of your surroundings as there are quite a few scammers in Paris. My husband has personally been scammed in Paris and I’ve been on my best behavior while living in Paris to avoid pickpockets in…

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Filed Under: Europe, France, Local Guides, Paris, Uncategorized Tagged With: France, Paris

Your complete packing list for two weeks in Europe. Includes how to pack for Europe with a carry-on.

Your complete packing list for two weeks in Europe (or longer)

May 31, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

Trying to figure out what to pack for two weeks in Europe? As a veteran of European backpacking trips (3!) and now three years living in Europe, I like to think that I have some tips on what to pack for Europe for two weeks.  I’ve tried to ensure that this packing list fits into a…

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Filed Under: Europe, Travel Gear, Uncategorized Tagged With: 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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