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Secrets of the Red Light District in Amsterdam: Etiquette and Hidden Gems of De Wallen

March 24, 2019 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

So many visitors are curious about the Red Light District in Amsterdam. A former resident of Amsterdam, I have quite a bit to say about the Red Light District (known as de Wallen), which is one of the most debated neighborhoods in Amsterdam. This post will include etiquette for visiting the Red Light District, the history of De Wallen, and hidden gems of De Wallen.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

The 10 best Dutch cheeses to try in Amsterdam by a Dutch resident

June 5, 2023 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

The Netherlands is one of the biggest dairy producers in the world and not surprisingly, cheese (known as kaas) is a highlight for the Dutch economy as well as many visitors. This article will focus on the ten best Dutch cheeses in the Netherlands to try written by residents of the Netherlands with tips on finding authentic cheese shops.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

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

July 23, 2023 by Karen Turner 21 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

The Best Neighborhoods in Amsterdam to Stay In, Eat In & Explore

February 4, 2016 by Karen Turner 18 Comments

I’ve been living in Amsterdam for a while now and I wanted to show others the Amsterdam that I love: neighborhoods full of regular people, great food, local haunts, and gezellig (cozy) cafes/bars.  Most people miss out on these when they visit Amsterdam as they stay in the centre, but I wrote about five neighborhoods worth seeing (or staying in) as well as my favorite sights/food/drinks in each area.   Keep reading below the cut for local tips! 

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

A local’s complete guide to seeing the tulip fields in the Netherlands

January 23, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

I am kind of obsessed with the Dutch tulips and every single year that I’ve been living in the Netherlands, I’ve sought out the best tulip fields to visit in the Netherlands. I’ve rounded out the best places to find the tulips beyond the Lisse area to give you some alternatives to the popular Keukenhof area based on my time living in the Netherlands.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Brabant, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam, Zeeland

How to see the tulip fields near Amsterdam for free by a local

November 1, 2018 by Karen Turner 26 Comments

I’m obsessed with tulips and one of my favorite parts of living in the Netherlands is going to the tulip fields in Holland each year. I include tips for seeing the tulip fields near Amsterdam for free!

Although most people visit Keukenhof, it’s very easy to see the Dutch tulip fields without a tour or a bike.  You can easily visit the fields on a budget, so read for tips on how to see the tulip fields in the Netherlands for free two different ways.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, biking, Budget Travel, nature, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips, tulips

A Europe Itinerary for 2 months in Europe: Your perfect itinerary for Europe

January 10, 2020 by Karen Turner 35 Comments

On my first trip to Europe, I made a lot of mistakes as I was trying to see many capital cities as possible in the shortest possible time. Halfway through my Europe trip, I was exhausted and I felt like I had barely seen any nature or small cities.

I’ve been very fortunate to have taken multiple European backpacking trips and I’ve been living in Europe for nearly three years now.  I hope that I can help a bit with helping you create your perfect European itinerary that mixes capital cities with cultural centers and stunning nature to show you the best of Europe in two months! You’ll find a downloadable excel to help you plan your own European trip at the end!

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Filed Under: Belgium, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: europe

An expat guide to living in the Hague, the Netherlands, including the cost of living in the Hague

May 1, 2020 by Karen Turner 35 Comments

Considering moving to the Hague, the Netherlands? The Hague has been my home for some months now and after having some difficult decisions on where to live in the Netherlands, my husband and I chose to move to the Hague.

Living in the Hague was right for us for a number of reasons, in particular, its low cost of living (for Holland), central location, and its international community. I got into the cost of living in the Hague, how to find housing in the Hague, the best neighborhoods in the Hague, and what the expat community in the Hague is like.

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Filed Under: Expat Life, Moving Abroad, Netherlands Expat, The Hague Tagged With: expat, Netherlands, The Hague

What to do in Enkhuizen, a beautiful day trip from Amsterdam

August 19, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

Enkhuizen is a beautiful city on the IJsselmeer.  This West Frisian city is bustling during the summers with tourists who often moor along the port for a day trip.  Don’t worry, there’s plenty of things to do in Enkhuizen. This insider guide to Enkhuizen is written by Mirjam, an Enkhuizen local!

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands

A perfect weekend in Amersfoort, the Netherlands

November 9, 2018 by Karen Turner 5 Comments

One of the things that I love most about living in the Netherlands is how easy it is to travel around the Netherlands.  Amersfoort is a charming city just thirty minutes from Amsterdam (and only 15 minutes from Utrecht) with a stunning medieval center.  Although I’ve been to Amersfoort briefly before, this past weekend gave me the chance to explore this beautiful Dutch city. Keep reading for your perfect weekend itinerary for Amersfoort, the Netherlands!

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

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