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Insider Tips for NYC on a Budget by a New Yorker

October 18, 2018 by Karen Turner 53 Comments

I’m born and raised in NYC. This post is for anyone who wants to visit New York on a budget ($10 or less) with insider tips by a  native New Yorker. Some things on here are meant to be crowd-pleasers, but this is meant to show you off the beaten path New York.

I’ll cover getting to NYC on a budget, public transit in NYC, where to stay in NYC on a budget, and CHEAP things to do in NYC.  Find out the best things to do in New York City on a budget like a local. 

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Travel, United States Tagged With: Budget Travel, New York, NYC, Travel, travel tips, USA

A local’s complete guide to seeing the tulip fields in the Netherlands

January 23, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

I am kind of obsessed with the Dutch tulips and every single year that I’ve been living in the Netherlands, I’ve sought out the best tulip fields to visit in the Netherlands. I’ve rounded out the best places to find the tulips beyond the Lisse area to give you some alternatives to the popular Keukenhof area based on my time living in the Netherlands.

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

How to see the tulip fields near Amsterdam for free by a local

November 1, 2018 by Karen Turner 26 Comments

I’m obsessed with tulips and one of my favorite parts of living in the Netherlands is going to the tulip fields in Holland each year. I include tips for seeing the tulip fields near Amsterdam for free!

Although most people visit Keukenhof, it’s very easy to see the Dutch tulip fields without a tour or a bike.  You can easily visit the fields on a budget, so read for tips on how to see the tulip fields in the Netherlands for free two different ways.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, biking, Budget Travel, nature, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips, tulips

15 Beautiful Slovenian Cities That You Have Never Heard Of

February 18, 2017 by Karen Turner 49 Comments

Slovenia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and there are so many beautiful cities to visit.  You’ve probably read why quite a few posts about why you must visit Lake Bled, however the best Slovenian cities to visit for me were the ones where we could sit back with a glass of Slovenian wine—and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings.

Thanks to some other bloggers and amazing readers, I’m publishing the 10 most beautiful cities that you’ve probably never heard of to inspire you to visit Slovenia!  (My amazing readers gave me FIVE more in Eastern Slovenia, so keep reading for a few more reader-suggested gems!)

This includes some cute Slovenian cities surrounded by vineyards, overlooking mountains, and nestled next to the sea. Keep reading for the best places to visit in Slovenia if you hate the crowds (or just love beautiful villages in Europe!)

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Filed Under: Europe, Slovenia, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: europe, off the beaten path travel, slovenia, Travel, travel tips

What to Do & Eat in Melbourne on a Budget by a Local

March 3, 2017 by Karen Turner 31 Comments

As a born-and-raised Melbournian, I will tell anybody that listens that this is truly the best city! Melbourne has been voted the ‘most liveable city in the world’ by the Economist for 6 consecutive years now. However, Australia is not a budget-friendly country for travelers. With a decent cup of coffee costing between $3-$5, it can be easy to see where all of our money goes (You must have at least ONE world-famous Melbourne coffee!)

This post is the attempt of a local Melbournian helping you navigate my hometown on $20 AUD or less a day.  Includes tips for what to eat in Melbourne under $15 AUD and what to do in Melbourne for free.  FREE downloadable Google Map that you can use offline at the bottom!

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Filed Under: Australia, Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, Travel Tagged With: australia, Budget Travel, off the beaten path travel, Travel, travel tips

The Truth about Japan’s Aokigahara Forest

March 31, 2017 by Karen Turner 44 Comments

Have you heard of the Aokigahara Forest? The Aokigahara Forest in Japan (Japanese: 青木ヶ原) (known as the Sea of Trees in Japanese 樹海) is the country’s most infamous forest. The Junkai forest is infamous due to the internet.Read for more about my experience hiking in this virgin forest and whether you should​ go.

TRIGGER WARNING- This article contains information about suicide which may be upsetting to some people.

I do not include triggering images in this post, only photos of the forest/trees. Images included this post are copyrighted and unauthorized usage will be pursued in court. Please do not twist my words into something that they aren’t.

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Filed Under: Asia, Japan travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: Japan

Game of Thrones in Malta: An Independent Tour Review

April 4, 2017 by Karen Turner 30 Comments

 I love Game of Thrones and when I found out that I was going to visit Malta, I knew that I needed to find the Game of Thrones locations around Malta. Since I had limited time, I chose to take the Game of Thrones tour with Malta Film tours after reading the glowing reviews.

This is an independent review of the tour for my Game of Thrones lovers with some additional tips for finding GOT filming locations in Malta! No spoilers beyond season 1, I promise. 

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Filed Under: Europe, Malta, Travel Photography, Uncategorized Tagged With: malta, Travel, travel tips

Should I elope? Reasons for eloping and 15 best places to elope

July 29, 2017 by Karen Turner 20 Comments

Weddings can be overwhelming, expensive, and exhausting, so eloping with your fiance is a great way to take the pressure off from intensive wedding planning and family stress. (Surprise, I got married!)

Read why eloping was right for us, reasons to elope (or not elope), and about the best places to elope! This is not going to be your typical guide to on how to elope.

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Expat Life, Travel Photography, Uncategorized Tagged With: Couples Travel, europe, Travel, travel tips, wedding

Visit Kosovo: Complete Itinerary of the Best Things to do in Kosovo

August 26, 2017 by Karen Turner 23 Comments

If you’re doing a Balkan trip, you might be passing through Kosovo.  Often, Pristina, Kosovo is a transfer point for Balkan buses, but Kosovo is much more than Pristina.

If you only visit Pristina, you’ll miss out on the many other things to do in Kosovo. Kosovo tourism is still developing, so expect friendly locals, cheap hotels, and a lot of beautiful places. Keep reading for a Kosovo itinerary with the best places to visit in Kosovo.…

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Budget Travel, Europe, Kosovo, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: Adventure Travel, balkans, City Guide, europe, Kosovo, Travel, travel tips

Berlin from above: The best viewpoints in Berlin by a local

August 4, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

I love seeing cities from above, especially in a new city. It gives you a completely different perspective of the city and the sights. You can often piece together the locations of places a lot better, and it makes you understand just how big (or small!) a city is. Often you’ll get a really pretty view that simply isn’t possible from the ground.

This post was written by Ali, a resident of Berlin since 2015, and includes her favorite places to see views of Berlin from above and take photos in Berlin!…

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Filed Under: Europe, Germany, Travel, Travel Photography

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