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Beautiful mansion on Long Island. See the gilded age along the Gold Coast of Long Island in this Gatsby-inspired guide to a beautiful weekend trip from NYC! #travel #longisland #NewYork

Gatsby’s Long Island: Gorgeous Gold Coast mansions that you must see!

December 11, 2018 by Steve Ertrachter 1 Comment

When visiting NYC, many tourists overlook visiting nearby Long Island that offers a relaxing day away from the Manhattan crowds but offers many interesting sites and great restaurants. If you are a fan of The Great Gatsby, the book or the film, this is the locale where the fictional lives of Jay Gatsby and Daisy…

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

Your ultimate guide to flying internationally with a cat: Tips & Essentials

January 28, 2019 by Karen Turner 57 Comments

One of the most challenging experiences that we had in terms of moving abroad was moving our cat. I adopted Lu in the United States at a shelter. Admittedly, she’s not so keen on traveling, but I knew that when we moved abroad that she had to come with us. Since then, she’s traveled with…

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Filed Under: Airline Reviews, Airport Reviews, and Flying Tips, Expat Life, France Expat, Moving Abroad, Netherlands Expat, Travel Gear, Uncategorized

Delicious authentic New York Style bagels made at home in your kitchen. Read this easy recipe for making New York everything bagels written by a New Yorker!

How to make authentic New York bagels at home by a New Yorker

November 11, 2018 by Karen Turner 6 Comments

As a born and raised New Yorker, one of the things that has driven me crazy about living abroad is not having access to good bagels.  In a crazy attempt to rectify this, I’ve tried making my own everything bagels at home and trust me, they delivered.  I’ve adjusted some other recipes in trying to get…

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Filed Under: Food and Drink Adventures, Recipes

Dog exploring beautiful Siberian landscape in Russia

Destination Russia: A magical travelogue about Russia worth reading

August 12, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

As someone who has become mildly obsessed with the territories that comprise the former Soviet Union in recent years, it was a delight taking a quiet afternoon to burn through the delightful Destination Russia.   Fabio Bertino and Roberta Melchiorre beautifully capture the essence of Russia in this short travelogue originally written in Italian. This…

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Photo of travel by bus in the US. Read tips on what to know before doing bus travel in the United States, reviews of bus companies in the US, and what to pack for an overnight bus journey.

20+ Things to Know Before You Travel By Bus in the USA

February 21, 2018 by Karen Turner 11 Comments

I have many talents, but driving is not one of them. I’ve never been given a driver’s license, so I’ve been forced to travel by bus in the USA. Although it’s maybe not “cool” to travel by buses around the United States, taking Greyhound buses and Megabus is often a good cheap way to travel…

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

Photo of houses in Amsterdam. Read about the best books about Amsterdam, the Netherlands to read before your trip to Amsterdam!

15 books about Amsterdam that you’ll want to read!

February 23, 2018 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

Love reading books about new destinations? An insider guide to the best literature about Amsterdam, the Netherlands by a Dutch resident. Includes a mix of non-fiction books and fiction books about Amsterdam as well as the best bookstores in Amsterdam for English literature.

Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, literature, Netherlands, Travel

Planning to rent a bike in Amsterdam? Your survival guide to biking in Amsterdam with tips for a resident for new expats and tourists biking in Amsterdam.

20 tips on how to survive biking in Amsterdam by a resident

March 6, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of the most common questions that I get about the Amsterdam is about biking.  Bicycling in Amsterdam is the best way to get around, however biking can be terrifying for people who are used to leisurely bike rides in the park who haven’t done city biking before. Keep reading tips from a Dutch resident…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Health while Traveling, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, expat, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

Best Souvenirs from the Netherlands to purchase on your trip to the Netherlands Read about the best gifts to buy from Holland!

The Best Souvenirs to Buy in the Netherlands by a Dutch Resident

January 1, 2019 by Karen Turner 9 Comments

If you’re looking for the best souvenirs to buy in the Netherlands, we got you covered. Jacob and I have lived in the Netherlands for several years now and we’ve sent a lot of gifts from the Netherlands to family members!  We include lots of tips for buying great gift ideas as well as souvenirs…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel Gear Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

Planning to visit Bako National Park in Malaysia? What to know before you day trip from Kuching to Bako with tips for Bako National Park accommodation.

Travel tips for Bako National Park and a Bako overnight stay

October 27, 2017 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

Bako National Park is a Malaysian national park close to Kuching on the island of Borneo.  It is considered to be one of the best Malaysian national parks.  Most people take a day trip to Bako National Park from Kuching, but if you don’t, you’ll miss on the best parts: the animals. Keep reading for…

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Malaysia, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: Adventure Travel, Asia, beautiful places, Borneo, Malaysia, off the beaten path travel, Travel, travel tips

Avoid looking like a tourist in Europe by an American living in Europe

February 6, 2019 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

As an American living in Europe a couple of years, one of my biggest tips for those traveling in Europe for the first (or fifth) time is to avoid looking like a tourist in Europe. This can be done in a couple of ways that might run counter to common travel advice (e.g. travel vests),…

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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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