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Tulip Color Meaning: Unveiling the Secret Language of Tulips

Tulip Color Meaning: Unveiling the Secret Language of Tulips

December 24, 2024 by Deborah Green 1 Comment

Tulip Color Meaning: Unveiling the Secret Language of Tulips

Tulips are more than just vibrant, elegant flowers; they’re a living language. Each color tells a story, expresses a sentiment, or conveys a message. Whether gifted for love, gratitude, or celebration, understanding tulip color meanings can transform a simple bouquet into a deeply personal gesture. TL;DR Red tulips symbolize love and passion, making them perfect…

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3 Unique Ways To Connect With Loved Ones Abroad

3 Unique Ways To Connect With Loved Ones Abroad

October 29, 2024 by Deborah Green Leave a Comment

3 Unique Ways To Connect With Loved Ones Abroad

Staying close to loved ones who live abroad can be challenging, but modern technology and creativity offer some unique solutions. Whether it’s sharing a meal virtually or surprising them with personalized care packages there are numerous ways to bridge the gap. These methods not only keep the communication lines open but also make your interactions…

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Discovering Card Games Around the World: 8 Quirky Games You Didn’t Know You Needed

Discovering Card Games Around the World: 8 Quirky Games You Didn’t Know You Needed

September 2, 2024 by Deborah Green Leave a Comment

Discovering Card Games Around the World: 8 Quirky Games You Didn’t Know You Needed

Alright, so you’ve packed your bags, dusted off your passport, and you’re ready to trot the globe. You’re all set for exotic foods, stunning landscapes, and probably a few dozen selfies. But hold up, have you ever thought about the card games? Yep, card games. You know, those nifty little pastimes with decks of paper…

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Exploring the World of Vegan Perfumes: A Cruelty-Free Journey for Wanderlust Souls

Exploring the World of Vegan Perfumes: A Cruelty-Free Journey for Wanderlust Souls

August 15, 2024 by Deborah Green Leave a Comment

Exploring the World of Vegan Perfumes: A Cruelty-Free Journey for Wanderlust Souls

Ever wondered how to make your travels even more memorable? Picture yourself strolling through a bustling marketplace, the exotic aromas mingling with your own signature scent. Imagine hiking through a lush rainforest, enveloped by the fragrance of tropical flowers, knowing your perfume aligns with your eco-conscious values. Vegan perfumes have emerged as the perfect companion…

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Woman playing a travel game on her phone while traveling. Read about the best travel games! #travel #gaming

The best 15+ travel games for your phone that work offline

January 3, 2023 by Karen Turner 6 Comments

Woman playing a travel game on her phone while traveling. Read about the best travel games! #travel #gaming

As someone with limited data, I’m always astounded how few apps work well offline and without data. I’m often toying with a new phone app that I can play while on the road.  After far too many apps that I’ve burned through during a long bus ride, I’ve asked my fellow bloggers for their favorite travel…

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Filed Under: Airline Reviews, Airport Reviews, and Flying Tips, General Travel Tips, Uncategorized

6 Small Airports That Give You Access to Remote Paradise

6 Small Airports That Give You Access to Remote Paradise

February 13, 2024 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

6 Small Airports That Give You Access to Remote Paradise

We live on a beautiful planet with many remote, untouched gems we have yet to discover. But what if we told you there are multiple regions in the most remote places you can access? Those “undiscovered” paradises are usually hard to reach, meaning you must use pretty much every mode of transport to access them….

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Combining Education and Travel: Opportunities and Challenges

Combining Education and Travel: Opportunities and Challenges

December 21, 2023 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Combining Education and Travel: Opportunities and Challenges

“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” Matsuo Basho According to a research article by Patibanda and others, combining education and travel presents both opportunities and challenges. The study reveals that educational travel programs enhance cultural understanding, language skills, and personal development. However, logistical concerns, cost, and limited accessibility are important…

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Curious how to use couchsurfing? Safety tips for couchsurfing and advice for finding a good couchsurfing host to help you meet locals when traveling solo.

Couchsurfing: How to Make Local Friends Without Staying Over

February 3, 2016 by Karen Turner 34 Comments

Curious how to use couchsurfing? Safety tips for couchsurfing and advice for finding a good couchsurfing host to help you meet locals when traveling solo.

Everyone has their opinion of couchsurfing   I like to use Couchsurfing while still having my own place to stay to meet locals in a city that I’m visiting, hear some interesting stories, try some local favorites, and most importantly, have an experience that makes me want to go back. I go through some Couchsurfing safety…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, General Travel Tips, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Tagged With: Budget Travel, Travel, travel tips

Don’t have enough vacation days but want to travel more? Tips to get the most out of your vacation days off to travel more while working full time.

Maximize your Vacation Days with Working Full Time

November 14, 2016 by Karen Turner 30 Comments

Don’t have enough vacation days but want to travel more? Tips to get the most out of your vacation days off to travel more while working full time.

I’m an American working a 9-5 job.  I know you don’t have enough vacation days off to travel. Instead of saying quit your job to travel, this post is about how to travel more with a job.  Working 9-5 often means dreaming of vacation days, but this is how to travel more often by maximizing…

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Filed Under: Expat Life, General Travel Tips, Work and Travel Tips Tagged With: Travel, travel tips

Image of woman greeting houseguest. Read tips on how to be a good houseguest with houseguest etiquette, houseguest horror stories, and what NOT to do as a houseguest. #travel

Houseguest etiquette 101: How not to be a bad houseguest

May 18, 2018 by Karen Turner 24 Comments

Image of woman greeting houseguest. Read tips on how to be a good houseguest with houseguest etiquette, houseguest horror stories, and what NOT to do as a houseguest. #travel

As someone who has lived in Amsterdam, I’ve had my fair share of family and friends visiting.  Needless to say, I’ve had some bad houseguests, including one who showed up at my door with no notice only to keep me awake all night on a work night with being noisy.  I’m not the only one who has…

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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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