Travel

What it’s like to stay in a chateau in France and beautiful French chateaux to stay at

mei 1, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on februari 12, 2019

Each of us has a bucket list with experiences that they want and staying in a chateau in France has been long been on mine. While living in Paris, my husband and I took a weekend road trip to Normandy and I knew that this was my chance to stay in a chateau in France (also the clock was ticking). Keep reading for my experience of staying at a chateau in France as well as others’ experiences staying at French chateaux, and other beautiful chateaus in France that you’ll want to visit!

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Entering the fantasy world of the Nederlands Kremlin, Holland’s most beautiful sculpture garden

mei 1, 2018 by Karen 1 Comment

Last Updated on juni 6, 2018

I love curiosities and after seeing a photo of the Nederlands Kremlin, a sculpture garden in Holland located about 1-2 hours from Amsterdam, I knew that I had to visit this unusual place. In visiting this unusual art exhibition near Amsterdam, I was truly inspired by its owners and their passion for the sake of art. Keep reading for the most unique day trip from Amsterdam and a peek into Ger Leegwater’s world…

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A Europe Itinerary for 2 months in Europe: Your perfect itinerary for Europe

april 30, 2018 by Karen 16 Comments

Last Updated on januari 14, 2019

On my first trip to Europe, I made a lot of mistakes as I was trying to see many capital cities as possible in the shortest possible time. Halfway through my Europe trip, I was exhausted and I felt like I had barely seen any nature or small cities.

I’ve been very fortunate to have taken multiple European backpacking trips and I’ve been living in Europe for nearly three years now. I hope that I can help a bit with helping you create your perfect European itinerary that mixes capital cities with cultural centers and stunning nature to show you the best of Europe in two months! You’ll find a downloadable excel to help you plan your own European trip at the end!

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The difference between Holland and The Netherlands explained

april 27, 2018 by Karen 2 Comments

Last Updated on april 29, 2018

As someone living in the Netherlands for nearly three years, I often say that I live in Holland when asked where I live. You might be wondering what is the difference between Holland and the Netherlands. (Will the real country please stand up?) Some people actually ask me how many countries exist in Holland or the Netherlands. You’re about to get schooled in all things that you need to know about Holland before your trip to the Netherlands, so you don’t sound silly.

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Is the A’DAM swing overrated? An honest review of the A’DAM lookout

april 25, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on april 29, 2018

I spent over two years living in Amsterdam, so I was naturally curious about the A’DAM lookout after reading about the swing over Amsterdam. I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie, so when my friend asked me if I’d go out on the A’DAM swing with her, I went for it. However, was the A’DAM swing and lookout worth almost twenty euros? Keep reading for this honest review of the A’DAM lookout….

Celebrating Carnival in the Netherlands: What to know about celebrating Carnaval

april 25, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on maart 1, 2019

I have to admit: I have a weakness for celebrations, especially ones with a fascinating history. Ever since moving to the Netherlands, I’ve been curious about carnival. These are my tips for attending carnival in the Netherlands for the first time.

I headed down to Breda (known as Kielegat during carnaval) to celebrate carnival in Brabant! This post will be about the history of Dutch carnival, Dutch carnival traditions, and what to know before celebrating Carnaval in Nederland. …

Why you must visit Berat, one of Albania’s most beautiful cities

april 25, 2018 by Karen 1 Comment

Last Updated on april 25, 2018

When I first started researching Albania, I wondered why I hadn’t heard of many of these places. Albania has been left off a lot of lists and I’d like to do my part in helping people discover the beauty of Albania. When I started researching my Albania trip, I ended up becoming obsessed with Berat after seeing photos of its stunning Ottoman-era houses. It’s easily one of the most beautiful cities in Albania and I’ll be covering three reasons why you must visit Berat, Albania….

Versailles Travel Tips: What to know about visiting Versailles from Paris

april 24, 2018 by Karen 12 Comments

Last Updated on maart 12, 2019

Are you planning on taking a day trip from Paris to Versailles? For fans of history as well as Marie Antoinette (the movie), Versailles is something that must be included on your Paris bucket list. Read tips for the best month to visit Versailles, how to avoid the crowds at Versailles, and how to get to Versailles from Paris.

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How to travel with a carry-on only with carry-on packing tips

april 23, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on juni 19, 2018

As someone who primarily travels with just a carry-on bag, I’ve been asked numerous times how to pack your carry-on bag and how to make it work. Recently, my mother asked me how to fit a week’s worth of clothing in a smaller carry-on bag as she’ll coming to visit me in the Netherlands and she’ll be flying with a budget airline. Whether you’re traveling for a month or a week with a carry-on bag, I promise that’s possible to save on those extra baggage fees….

Theth to Valbona: What to know about hiking on Albania’s most beautiful trail

april 23, 2018 by Karen 1 Comment

Last Updated on december 6, 2018

If you’re considering hiking in Albania from Theth to Valbona, this post is for you. I’m an amateur hiker who decided that I’d do my first proper full-day hike while in Albania. Admittedly, the hike didn’t go as smoothly as I wanted as I ended up carrying my large backpacking…

Still, I’m so glad that I decided to hike in Albania. The views were beautiful. This post contains tips for hiking from Theth To Valbona, what to bring with you for Theth to Valbona, and what to expect from Albania’s most famous hiking trail.

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