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The Netherlands

Picturesque view of Enkhuizen including the drommedaris and ships.

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!

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

The beautiful canals and muurhuizen of Amersfoort. These beautiful houses were built out of the former medieval wall to Amersfoort.

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…

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

Where to eat in the Hague by a local: Affordable restaurants in Den Haag

June 1, 2023 by Karen Turner 16 Comments

Enough people have visited me in the Hague that I felt that it was time to put together a little eating guide with my favorite restaurants in the Hague.  I prioritize authentic and good food over a fancy atmosphere.  As a result, I’ve left off some of the many high-caliber restaurants in the Hague worth…

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

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

February 15, 2020 by Karen Turner 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…

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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

Photo of houses in Amsterdam. Read about the best books about Amsterdam, the Netherlands to read before your trip to Amsterdam!

15 books about Amsterdam that you’ll want to read!

February 23, 2018 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

Love reading books about new destinations? An insider guide to the best literature about Amsterdam, the Netherlands by a Dutch resident. Includes a mix of non-fiction books and fiction books about Amsterdam as well as the best bookstores in Amsterdam for English literature.

Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, literature, Netherlands, Travel

Planning to rent a bike in Amsterdam? Your survival guide to biking in Amsterdam with tips for a resident for new expats and tourists biking in Amsterdam.

20 tips on how to survive biking in Amsterdam by a resident

March 6, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of the most common questions that I get about the Amsterdam is about biking.  Bicycling in Amsterdam is the best way to get around, however biking can be terrifying for people who are used to leisurely bike rides in the park who haven’t done city biking before. Keep reading tips from a Dutch resident…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Health while Traveling, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, expat, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

Best Souvenirs from the Netherlands to purchase on your trip to the Netherlands Read about the best gifts to buy from Holland!

The Best Souvenirs to Buy in the Netherlands by a Dutch Resident

January 1, 2019 by Karen Turner 9 Comments

If you’re looking for the best souvenirs to buy in the Netherlands, we got you covered. Jacob and I have lived in the Netherlands for several years now and we’ve sent a lot of gifts from the Netherlands to family members!  We include lots of tips for buying great gift ideas as well as souvenirs…

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

Amsterdam in May: Weather, Events, and tips by a former resident

March 20, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

As a former resident of Amsterdam, I can confidently write that April in Amsterdam is one of the best times of the year to visit Amsterdam. This blog post with insider tips will include key Dutch holidays in April, the weather in Amsterdam in April, what to wear in Amsterdam in April, tips for avoiding…

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

Amsterdam in April: Weather, events, & tips by a former resident

March 5, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

As a former resident of Amsterdam, I can confidently write that April in Amsterdam is one of the best times of the year to visit Amsterdam. This blog post with insider tips will include key Dutch holidays in April, the weather in Amsterdam in April, what to wear in Amsterdam in April, tips for avoiding…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Holland, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Visiting Amsterdam? 15 Locals Tourist Tips for visiting Amsterdam by a resident, including Amsterdam travel advice visiting Amsterdam for the first time.

25 Essential Travel Tips for Amsterdam From An Amsterdam Resident

December 31, 2018 by Karen Turner 43 Comments

I lived in Amsterdam for over three years. These are my tried and tested tips for visiting Amsterdam based on advice for my friends and family visiting me. I’ve structured in the form of 25 tips including some Do’s/Don’ts. Although I have plenty to write about living in Amsterdam, I’m most often asked for tips…

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

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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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