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The beautiful lit up Leiden Christmas Market at night. This floating Christmas market is perfect for foodies! #leiden #travel #holland #netherlands

Why you must experience the Floating Christmas Market in Leiden

October 20, 2019 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

I’m almost too late, but I finally visited the lovely floating Leiden Christmas Market along the canals this weekend. This charming Christmas market in Leiden has something for everyone, especially foodies. Keep reading about the annual Christmas market in Leiden!

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

The Hooglandse Church, a Gothic church in Leiden

February 14, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of the most beautiful buildings in Leiden is easily the Hooglandse Kerk (translation: Highland Church). This Gothic church is hard to miss while wandering around Leiden and I always love walking past it whenever I’m in Leiden. Unlike many churches in the Netherlands, it is still in use. This article will discuss the interesting…

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Filed Under: Europe, Holland, Leiden, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Photo of Aepjen Beer. One of the best beers in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Beer: The best craft beer & best beer bars in Amsterdam

December 24, 2018 by Karen Turner 8 Comments

This is a list of the best beer in Amsterdam from our time living in Amsterdam.  If you’re visiting Amsterdam for a stag-do or just a normal visit, this is a list of the best breweries in Amsterdam.  Before you say Heineken, this is about Dutch beer besides Heineken and where to drink craft beer…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, beer, europe, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

Beautiful streets in the Gouda city center. A stadswandeling through Gouda is one of the best things to do in Gouda. #travel #gouda #netherlands

Secret Gouda: Your free self-guided walking tour of Gouda with the best things to do in Gouda

June 19, 2018 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

Gouda is a city in South Holland, the Netherlands, that is famous for its namesake cheese. Many people only come to Gouda for the cheese market, however there’s so much more to this beautiful Dutch city only an hour from Amsterdam. In this guide to Gouda’s beautiful historic city center, I’ll be showing you the best things…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: holland, Netherlands

Looking for day trips from Amsterdam! Find out the 15 best cities to visit in the Netherlands, including the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands!

19 Best Cities to Visit in the Netherlands Besides Amsterdam by residents

February 13, 2020 by Karen Turner 47 Comments

As a Dutch resident, I’ve been lucky enough to see many of the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands that aren’t as well known to tourists as well as the Dutch countryside. Although you’ve probably heard why you should visit Amsterdam, the prettiest Dutch cities to visit are often peaceful, less crowded, and more memorable. …

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, day trip from amsterdam, day trips from amsterdam, europe, history, Netherlands, off the beaten path travel, Rotterdam, The Hague, Travel, travel tips

Beautiful pink and purple colors in sky with rows of windmills in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands

Tips for taking a day trip to Kinderdijk for the first time without a tour

July 12, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

One of the most magical places in the Netherlands has to be Kinderdijk. This UNESCO recognized village full of windmills is a must-see, however, you can certainly avoid the crowds at Kinderdijk with these tips! I highlight the unique history of Kinderdijk, some etiquette for visiting Kinderdijk, and how to visit Kinderdijk independently.

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

The Nine Streets: A guide to Amsterdam’s best boutique shopping

February 21, 2019 by Karen Turner 5 Comments

Sometimes, you just need to treat yourself. One of my favorite parts of Amsterdam to go shopping for unique items in Amsterdam is the Nine Streets (Negen Straatjes). This small Amsterdam neighborhood is home to Amsterdam’s best boutique shopping. I include my favorite shops in this stylish shopping district and some tips for getting lunch.

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

The best 10 Christmas markets in the Netherlands not to miss

October 21, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

Although the Dutch Christmas markets are not as famous as their German counterparts, the Christmas markets in the Netherlands are absolutely charming.  I ended up not ranking these strictly as people look for different things in different Christmas markets, but I’ve grouped it based on the opinions of friends.  I’ve included ten Christmas markets in…

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

How to get to the Hague from Amsterdam by train in 8 easy steps

January 22, 2019 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

As someone who lives in the Hague who routinely visits Amsterdam and used to live in Amsterdam, I figured that it would be helpful to post a guide on how to visit the Hague from Amsterdam by train. You don’t need a tour. It’s super simple to take the train independently between these two Dutch cities! I…

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Your insider guide to a perfect layover in Amsterdam by a local

October 14, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

As a seasoned traveler through Schiphol Airport who lives in Holland, I’ve been asked quite a few times about making the most of a layover in Amsterdam while transiting through Schiphol Airport.  Although I’ve flown a lot, I find Schiphol to be one of the better airports that I’ve flown through due to its easy…

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Filed Under: Airline Reviews, Airport Reviews, and Flying Tips, Amsterdam, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Holland, The Netherlands

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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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