• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Wanderlustingk

  • HOME
  • BLOG
  • ABOUT US
  • TRAVEL
    • Travel to the Netherlands
    • New York Travel
    • France Travel
    • Belgium Travel
    • Asia Travel
    • Budget Travel
    • European Travel
    • Couples Travel
    • Adventure Travel
    • Local Guides
  • EXPAT LIFE
    • France Expat
    • Netherlands Expat
    • Moving Abroad
  • CONTACT
    • Work With Me
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • English
  • German
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

Travel

The Roze Kasteel, part of the now abandoned amusement park Land van Ooit. This Dutch amusement park was abandoned in the late 2000s and is now legal to visit! #abandoned

Photos of the abandoned Roze Kasteel in the Land van Ooit

July 29, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

After living here in the Netherlands for a couple of years, I can tell you that I’m quite surprised when I read about something truly abandoned in the Netherlands.  After reading about the Roze Kasteel (Kasteel D’Oultremont) in Drunen, I was curious about this abandoned amusement park and castle in the Netherlands.  This post will…

Read More

Filed Under: Brabant, Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Are you looking to visit the most beautiful cities in Belgium? See the most beautiful cities in Wallonia Belgium and why you should visit Wallonia for beautiful small towns in Belgium!

17 beautiful cities in Belgium besides Brussels that you won’t want to miss!

December 10, 2017 by Karen Turner 11 Comments

If you’re visiting Belgium, you’ve definitely heard of Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp, and Bruges…but there’s way more beautiful cities in Belgium. This post is focused on beautiful cities in the Wallonia region, which is the French speaking part of Belgium. Wallonia Belgium is often ignored by travelers, which I don’t understand as someone who has traveled…

Read More

Filed Under: Belgium, Couples Travel, Europe, Travel Tagged With: beautiful places, belgium, europe, Travel, wallonia

Beautiful view of Salzburg, Austria. Read what to do in Salzburg, including the best things to do in Salzburg in one day.

One day in Salzburg with the best things to do in Salzburg, Austria

August 30, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Although Salzburg is famous for the Sound of Music, there’s a lot more to this stunning Austrian city with Baroque architecture.  On a recent trip to Salzburg with a friend and her charming Austrian beau, we had a lovely day in Salzburg covering the major attractions of the city.  Follow this self-guided walking itinerary for…

Read More

Filed Under: Austria, Budget Travel, Europe, Uncategorized

The Vessel, one of New York's best free attractions, seen around sunset

30+ Free and fun things to do in New York by a native New Yorker

December 30, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

New York can be quite expensive. In trying to help friends enjoy the best of New York City on a low budget, I’ve pulled together the best things to do in New York City on a budget. I grew up in New York City and although New York can kill you with its costs, there…

Read More

Filed Under: New York City, New York State, North America, United States

20 Beautiful Streets in Amsterdam That You Must See

December 31, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

It’s been a year since we moved from Amsterdam. I’ve spent a lot of time exploring Amsterdam and during my bike rides and walks around Amsterdam. I’ve discovered some beautiful streets in Amsterdam that remind me why I love this city. Not all of these scenic streets are full of tourists, but they at least…

Read More

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

Looking for alternative things to do in Paris? 24 hours in Paris exploring off the beaten path Paris with a local tips for Paris best kept secrets!

24 hours in Paris: A local’s guide to off the beaten path ​Paris​​

November 10, 2017 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

In a sea of blogs about Paris, Kate from MoreNativeThanTheNatives, a Parisian resident, is here to give you an insider’s guide to Paris off the beaten path and Paris on a budget.  She’s crafted a plan for 24 hours in Paris with alternative things to do in Paris and some best kept secrets.  Keep reading…

Read More

Filed Under: Budget Travel, Europe, France, Local Guides, Paris, Travel Tagged With: europe, France, Paris, self-guided walking tour, Travel, travel tips

Photo of oliebollen. Read more about the food that you must try in the Netherlands for New Year's Eve and what to know before celebrating NYE in Amsterdam

Tips for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam

November 13, 2020 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Considering visiting Amsterdam for New Year’s Eve? Amsterdam is one of the best European cities to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Europe within. Read insider tips by a resident on the best things to do on New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam, the best parties on NYE in Amsterdam, and where to buy fireworks in Amsterdam.

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

Charming canals of Giethoorn, a charming village in the Netherlands

One Day in Giethoorn, the Dutch fairytale village without roads

April 19, 2022 by Karen Turner 14 Comments

You’ve probably seen photos online of the prettiest village in the Netherlands, Giethoorn. Visiting Giethoorn from Amsterdam is a doable day trip from Amsterdam if you’re patient enough to spend two hours getting there independently. I personally preferred staying overnight at Giethoorn in the picturesque village, so you get to enjoy the sunset over the…

Read More

Filed Under: Amsterdam, Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: beautiful places, Couples Travel, Netherlands, off the beaten path travel

Empire State Building with skyline of New York after dusk

Is New York City worth visiting? A native New Yorker’s opinion!

July 4, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

One of the best things about being from New York is meeting people from all over the world who are curious about visiting New York City. They always want to know what New York City is like and whether it’s worth visiting New York City as a tourist (or if it’s just all hype!). As…

Read More

Filed Under: Local Guides, New York City, New York State

Beautiful golden hour with ships near port of Chania, Crete. One of the highlights of any Crete itinerary!

Your perfect Crete itinerary: 5 days in Crete without a car

October 1, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

I just came back from Greece and I definitely fell in love with Crete. Crete is Greece’s largest island and although I’d encourage you to stay longer than five days, that’s all the time that we had in Crete. Of all the places that we visited in Greece, the food was best in Crete along…

Read More

Filed Under: Europe, Greece

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 22
  • Page 23
  • Page 24
  • Page 25
  • Page 26
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 58
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

About

Authors of Wanderlustingk

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.

 

Search

Categories

Popular Posts

First Time Guide to Amsterdam: Three Days in Amsterdam itinerary by a resident

Secret New York: 30+ off the beaten path spots in New York City to love

20 Things Nobody Tells You About Visiting New York by a native New Yorker

The most beautiful temples in Kyoto, the city of a thousand temples

Covered Passages of Paris: A free self guided walking tour of Paris arcades with map

Privacy Policy

Here you find our Privacy Policy.

Disclosure

Note: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please check our disclosure page for more information.

  • HOME
  • BLOG
  • ABOUT US
  • TRAVEL
    • Travel to the Netherlands
    • New York Travel
    • France Travel
    • Belgium Travel
    • Asia Travel
    • Budget Travel
    • European Travel
    • Couples Travel
    • Adventure Travel
    • Local Guides
  • EXPAT LIFE
    • France Expat
    • Netherlands Expat
    • Moving Abroad
  • CONTACT
    • Work With Me
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • English
  • German

Subscribe

You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

Address

TreasureHunter USA Inc.
251 Little Falls Drive Wilmington,
Delaware 19808
+1 (915) 4632387
EIN 88-2174128

TreasureHunter

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • RSS Feed

Disclosure

www.wanderlustingk.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
We also participate in other affiliate programs

Find out more

www.wanderlustingk.com all rights reserved © 2023 | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy |