by Karen | Apr 21, 2018 | Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel
Trying to figure out what to eat in the Netherlands? Your list of the most famous Dutch foods that you’ll want to try while visiting Amsterdam, the Netherlands written by a Dutch resident. I also include tips on where to find these typically Dutch foods in...
by Karen | Apr 13, 2018 | Couples Travel, Day Trips from Paris, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, France, Normandy, Travel
Considering visiting Normandy from Paris? You definitely should! Depending on how much you want to do, you can visit Normandy as a day trip from Paris if you only visit Rouen or spend three to four days road tripping in Normandy to enjoy the tranquility of the...
by Karen | Mar 20, 2018 | Couples Travel, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, France, Local Guides, Paris, Sustainable Tourism, Travel
I often write about travel, but travel is often about enjoying your surroundings. For most of my time in Paris, I lived in the 14th arrondissement. Although this arrondissement isn’t famous in the same way that other arrondissements for its attractions, there...
by Karen | Mar 19, 2018 | Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Travel
I knew that the Hague was cosmopolitan, however I never expected the range of cafes in the Hague that I’ve found here. As someone who is an entrepreneur, I find that working at a coffee shop (not that kind!) helps me feel both refreshed and inspired in a way...
by Karen | Mar 9, 2018 | Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam
Have you ever visited a place that you fall in love with instantly? From the moment that I visited Utrecht on a day trip from Amsterdam, I fell in love with Utrecht. This beautiful Dutch city has canals that are two stories, unlike Amsterdam, which only adds to the...
by Karen | Feb 28, 2018 | Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, New York, North America, Travel, United States
I spent a couple of years living in the Queen City (Buffalo, NY). A lot of people aren’t impressed by Buffalo at first and that’s because Buffalo is the kind of city that you need to take the time to explore by car. Sometimes you feel like a detective...
Karen & Jacob. American expats and cat lovers from New York City and Kentucky who lived in Amsterdam.... Then, Paris. (Confusing, we know!) Now, we're living in The Hague, the Netherlands.