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Visit the most beautiful city in Belgium, Durbuy, on a day trip from Brussels. Discover things to do in Durbuy Belgium and why you need to visit Wallonia.

Durbuy Belgium: The most beautiful day trip from Brussels

November 9, 2017 by Karen Turner 9 Comments

​Durbuy, Belgium is a beautiful Belgian city in the province of Luxembourg in Wallonia (the southern part of Belgium).  Before seeing a photo of Durbuy online, I had never heard of this picture perfect Belgian city, however, when I took a road trip through Belgium, we hightailed it to Durbuy to ensure that we had…

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Filed Under: Belgium, Couples Travel, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Tagged With: belgium, City Guide, Couples Travel, europe, Travel, travel tips

The beautiful white, yellow, and red exterior of the Rietveld Schröderhuis. This icon of De Stijl in Utrecht is a must-see for architecture lovers! #architecture #destijl #netherlands #design

The Rietveld Schröderhuis: the iconic building of De Stijl

October 30, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

As someone with a keen interest in architecture who has traveled to some of the most famous architectural masterpieces in the world, I was excited to visit the Rietveld Schröderhuis, one of the iconic buildings of de Stijl. What is striking about architecture is that it’s not just a work of art to be admired, but…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel, Travel Photography, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Off the beaten path things to do in Utrecht with insider tips

August 17, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

Two weeks ago, I headed to Utrecht for the ultimate insider tour of Utrecht.  I was lucky enough to be shown around by Utrecht by Suzanne, a proud resident of Utrecht, that I met using a website called 2 glimpse.  We had a lovely time doing the off the beaten path things to do in…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Curious how to use couchsurfing? Safety tips for couchsurfing and advice for finding a good couchsurfing host to help you meet locals when traveling solo.

Couchsurfing: How to Make Local Friends Without Staying Over

February 3, 2016 by Karen Turner 34 Comments

Everyone has their opinion of couchsurfing   I like to use Couchsurfing while still having my own place to stay to meet locals in a city that I’m visiting, hear some interesting stories, try some local favorites, and most importantly, have an experience that makes me want to go back. I go through some Couchsurfing safety…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, General Travel Tips, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Tagged With: Budget Travel, Travel, travel tips

Molendriegang, one of the most famous landmarks of the Hague area. These Three Windmills outside of the Hague are easy to visit on a bike ride from the Hague. #holland #travel #hague #molen #windmills

A scenic day trip from the Hague: Voorburg, Leidschendam, and the Molendriegang

July 24, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

Sometimes, you don’t need to go far in order to treat yourself.  On a recent weekend, my husband and I took a cycle through the lovely towns of Voorburg and Leidschendam prior to visiting the Molendriegang, one of the most famous landmarks of the Hague area. Although the Hague is quite modern, you can easily experience…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Sustainable Tourism, The Hague, The Netherlands

Beautiful view of tulips in Amsterdam. Read what you need to know about sustainable tourism in Amsterdam.

Can Amsterdam be saved from overtourism? Thoughts on sustainable tourism in Amsterdam

July 26, 2018 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

As a former resident of Amsterdam, I’m concerned about overtourism in Amsterdam, which threatens the livability of Amsterdam as house prices skyrocket and many neighborhoods have become overtaken by tourists.  Although the city of Amsterdam has enacted new legislation to limit the impacts of tourism, the numbers of tourists visiting the capital of the Netherlands…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Expat Life, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel

Read what it's like to visit the semi abandoned town of Doel, Belgium. This Belgian ghost town, famous for street art, is right outside of Antwerp.

Visiting the ‘abandoned’ town of Doel, Belgium: A reflection on visiting Doel

June 8, 2018 by Karen Turner 9 Comments

As soon as I read about an abandoned town in Belgium that had been left to rot, Belgium, both my husband and I felt this dark urge to visit Doel, Belgium. I’m a naturally curious person and for me, I sometimes have to see a place to feel the emotions rather than letting others tell…

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Filed Under: Belgium, Europe, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: abandoned places, belgium, flanders

Zeeland oysters in Yereske. Read about Zeeland mussels and other food from Zeeland in this guide to the best seafood to try in Zeeland.

Your foodie guide to Yerseke, the best place to try Zeeland mussels, oysters, and lobster in Zeeland

June 15, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

Sometimes, I get a wild hair–and when I read about the Zeeland mussels, oysters, and the Oosterschelde lobster, I knew that I had to visit this Dutch province just for the seafood.  After researching where to try the best seafood in Zeeland, I ended up deciding to visit Yerseke.  This cozy fishing village is one of the…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam, Zeeland Tagged With: food

A delicious Javanese Surinamese meal shared among friends at a Surinamese restaurant in the Hague. Read about the best Surinamese food try in the Netherlands.

An introduction to Surinamese food in the Netherlands

October 23, 2018 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

Due to Dutch history, there is a large segment of the population with roots in Suriname.  I wanted to do something different here as a way of introducing my readers to Surinamese food, its history, the best Surinamese dishes to try, and most importantly where to find good Surinamese food in the Netherlands.  However, I’m…

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Filed Under: Expat Life, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, Sustainable Tourism, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Looking for day trips from Amsterdam! Find out the 15 best cities to visit in the Netherlands, including the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands!

19 Best Cities to Visit in the Netherlands Besides Amsterdam by residents

February 13, 2020 by Karen Turner 47 Comments

As a Dutch resident, I’ve been lucky enough to see many of the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands that aren’t as well known to tourists as well as the Dutch countryside. Although you’ve probably heard why you should visit Amsterdam, the prettiest Dutch cities to visit are often peaceful, less crowded, and more memorable. …

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, day trip from amsterdam, day trips from amsterdam, europe, history, Netherlands, off the beaten path travel, Rotterdam, The Hague, Travel, travel tips

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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.

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