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Amsterdam

Planning one day in Amsterdam? Your perfect 24 hour itinerary for Amsterdam by a resident. Comes with a map for a self guided walking tour of Amsterdam.

One Day in Amsterdam: A local’s free self guided walking tour of Amsterdam

December 29, 2018 by Karen Turner 31 Comments

I recommend spending more than a day in Amsterdam, however that’s not always possible.  I’ve been living in Amsterdam for over two years and this is an itinerary for 24 hours in Amsterdam with insider tips for Amsterdam.   This is a self guided walking tour of Amsterdam by a resident (7miles/11km) or an Amsterdam itinerary for one…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, City Guide, europe, Netherlands, self-guided walking tour, Travel, travel tips

Van Stapele Cookies: The best cookies in Amsterdam that you must try

February 21, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

As a self-professed chocoholic, I must let you know about one of my favorite secrets of Amsterdam: Van Stapele Koekmakerij. This cookie-maker in Amsterdam produces some of the best damn chocolate cookies in the city of Amsterdam. I’ll just include some notes about visiting Van Stapele to avoid the crowds, some tips for visiting Van…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

See the most instagrammable spots in Amsterdam with tips from a local photographer on the best places to take photos in Amsterdam!

Amstergram: Best Amsterdam Photography Spots by a Local

July 18, 2018 by Karen Turner 23 Comments

As a photographer, it’s a hobby of mine finding the best places to take photos in Amsterdam. I’ve been living in Amsterdam for over two years and I’m still finding cute streets with traditional Dutch architecture in Amsterdam to wander down. Here are the best photo locations in Amsterdam according to one biased resident. Free…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel, Travel Photography Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands, photography, Travel, travel tips

Albert Heijn is one of the most popular Dutch grocery stores. Read tips by a local on the Dutch supermarket!

Ten things to know about grocery stores in the Netherlands by a resident

January 10, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

As someone who has been living in the Netherlands for several years, I figured that it was time to discuss the Dutch supermarkets as they’ve been a source of confusion for some of my guests from abroad. Whether you’re visiting Amsterdam on a budget or you’re hoping to pick up some nice food souvenirs from…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Your perfect weekend guide to Amsterdam by a former resident

February 12, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

As a former resident of Amsterdam, I made this itinerary for a perfect weekend in Amsterdam as a way of showing friends the best of Amsterdam. Although two days in Amsterdam isn’t enough, it’s a good taste of what the city has to offer. I include some local secrets along with the best things to…

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

A beautiful canal boat cruising down the canals of Amsterdam. Taking a canal cruise in Amsterdam is a top thing to do in the Netherlands! #netherlands #amsterdam #travel

Your Dutch bucket list: 55+ Amazing things to do in the Netherlands

November 16, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

I’ve been lucky enough to call the Netherlands my home.  Visiting family and friends will ask me what is the one thing that they must do in the Netherlands. That answer isn’t so easy.  We’ve came up with 55+ things for you to do in the Netherlands to add to your Dutch bucket list based on our…

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

Exterior of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, one of the best places to see Rembrandt's artwork on display!

The best museums in Amsterdam and which museums to skip

November 1, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

One of the best parts of visiting Amsterdam is to visit the many museums in Amsterdam.  As an Amsterdam resident, I had the Museumkaart, which gave me access to the majority of the museums in Amsterdam (as well as the rest of the Netherlands), which meant that I’d often take an afternoon to explore a…

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

Begijnhof: A beautiful hidden courtyard in Amsterdam that you must see

April 2, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

One of my favorite quiet spots in Amsterdam Centre to sit and think is the Begijnhof. This beautiful hidden courtyard has recently become a tourist sensation, but it’s a great free place to enjoy while in Amsterdam. I include information about the history of the Begijnhof, where to find the entrance, some great things nearby…

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

The beautiful Roze Kasteel, an castle that is part of the abandoned Dutch amusement park Land van Ooit is just outside of Den Bosch and can be legally visited! #abandoned

Off the beaten path Netherlands: 25+ quirky and strange places to visit

January 22, 2019 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

As a Dutch resident, I love exploring the Netherlands, but writing about the Grote Markt in a town can get a bit tiresome. For a while, I’ve been pursuing some really off the beaten path places in the Netherlands and these are my favorite quirky places in the Netherlands to add to your Dutch bucket…

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

The coziest brown bars in Amsterdam to drink like a local

February 22, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

One of the best things to experience in Amsterdam is a cozy brown bar. As a resident of Amsterdam, I experienced many of Amsterdam’s charming cozy brown bars and I hope that this article convinces you to experience a brown cafe in Amsterdam! These classic Dutch cafes are known for their gezelligheid (a Dutch word…

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

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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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