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Exterior of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, one of the best places to see Rembrandt's artwork on display!

The best museums in Amsterdam and which museums to skip

November 1, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

One of the best parts of visiting Amsterdam is to visit the many museums in Amsterdam.  As an Amsterdam resident, I had the Museumkaart, which gave me access to the majority of the museums in Amsterdam (as well as the rest of the Netherlands), which meant that I’d often take an afternoon to explore a…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam

Climbing the world’s tallest freestanding climbing wall, the Excalibur climbing wall

May 7, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

Are you considering visiting Bjoeks climbing center in Groningen, the Netherlands to climb the Excalibur climbing wall? Read about my experience climbing the world’s tallest freestanding climbing wall, how to visit Excalibur, and what you need to know about the Excalibur wall before you decide to climb Excalibur.

Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Europe, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Adventure Travel, climbing

Photo of glacier in Iceland. Find out about the best tours in Iceland in winter.

Travel Tips For a Winter Road Trip In Iceland

November 15, 2018 by Karen Turner 31 Comments

When we decided to visit Iceland in December, people told us we were crazy to drive in Iceland in winter. However, our Iceland road trip in December was great. Winter in Iceland is fierce, but beautiful. Keep reading for more travel tips for Iceland in winter if you’re considering a self driving tour of Iceland.

Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Europe, Iceland, Travel Tagged With: Adventure Travel, europe, iceland, road trip, Travel, travel tips

Beautiful view of Grote Markt, one of the best things to do in Antwerp, Belgium.

One perfect day in Antwerp: A self-guided walking tour with the best things to do in Antwerp

October 8, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

Antwerp is one of my favorite Belgian cities.  As I live nearby, I regularly visit Antwerp just for the sake of it, so this post is a compilation of my favorite things to do in Antwerp, some cafes/restaurants, and beer cafes that you’ll want to stop off at.

Filed Under: Belgium, Couples Travel, Europe, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Beautiful view of Sagra di San Michele abbey with mountains behind it!

Sagra di San Michele: A picturesque abbey near Turin

May 13, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of the most stunning day trips from Turin had to be the Sagra di San Michele. This stunning abbey on top of a mountain has been a pilgrimage location for thousands of years and remains a symbol of Piedmont. Recently, I visited this abbey, which was the inspiration for Umberto Eco’s The Name of…

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Filed Under: Europe, Italy

Begijnhof: A beautiful hidden courtyard in Amsterdam that you must see

April 2, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

One of my favorite quiet spots in Amsterdam Centre to sit and think is the Begijnhof. This beautiful hidden courtyard has recently become a tourist sensation, but it’s a great free place to enjoy while in Amsterdam. I include information about the history of the Begijnhof, where to find the entrance, some great things nearby…

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

The beautiful Roze Kasteel, an castle that is part of the abandoned Dutch amusement park Land van Ooit is just outside of Den Bosch and can be legally visited! #abandoned

Off the beaten path Netherlands: 25+ quirky and strange places to visit

January 22, 2019 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

As a Dutch resident, I love exploring the Netherlands, but writing about the Grote Markt in a town can get a bit tiresome. For a while, I’ve been pursuing some really off the beaten path places in the Netherlands and these are my favorite quirky places in the Netherlands to add to your Dutch bucket…

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

Looking for your guide to St. Pete, Florida? Read the best things to do in St. Pete, Florida and where to eat in St. Pete, Florida.

Your guide to St. Pete, Florida with the best things to do in St. Pete, Florida

June 12, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

You may be familiar with things to do in Orlando, Florida, where most families spend time during the summer traveling to Walt Disney World, but have you heard of a small town called St.Petersburg, Florida?  St. Petersburg, Florida is located in Pinellas County on the west coast of Florida.  Today, Amanda, a St. Pete, local…

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Filed Under: Florida, Local Guides, North America, Sustainable Tourism, Travel, United States Tagged With: florida, USA

Wondering how to make extra money on the side? 15 creative ways to make money for travel or any other financial goal! Read about real side jobs for extra money.

How to make money on the side: 15 crazy and creative ways to make money

January 15, 2018 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

If you’re trying to make travel (or any other financial goal) a priority this year, you’re probably thinking, “I need to make more money.”   With a wedding party and travel coming up, I hope that my entrepreneurial spirit will teach you how to make extra money on the side starting this month! Saving money each month is…

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Filed Under: Saving for Travel, Work and Travel Tips Tagged With: saving money

Photo of Abdij Rolduc, an abbey hotel in the Netherlands near Aachen, with a picturesque courtyard.

Abdij Rolduc: What it’s like to stay in an abbey

March 15, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

I love unique places to stay. After coming across Abdij Rolduc (Abbey Rolduc), I knew that I wanted to surprise my husband and my in-laws with a stay at this impressive abbey, which is the largest abbey in the Benelux region. I’ll include a bit of history about this historic abbey in the south of…

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Filed Under: Europe, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

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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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