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Stylish girl in front of the Eiffel Tower. Read how to dress like a local in Europe by an American living in Europe! #travel #europe #paris #fashion #style #fashionblogger

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

February 6, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 6, 2019

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), but it might help you have a better experience and hopefully make you less prone to pickpockets who target tourists!

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Filed Under: Europe, Travel Gear, Uncategorized

Beautiful cat who has traveled to five countries. Read tips for traveling internationally with your cat! #travel #cat #pettravel

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

January 28, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on January 28, 2019

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 us to four countries following our various moves around Europe by plane and by train. I include my experience traveling with my cat internationally, some tips for traveling with your cat, and my favorite cat traveling accessories, including an airline approved pet carrier.

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

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 6 Comments

Last Updated on January 6, 2019

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 from the Netherlands for yourself!

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

Trying to figure out what to wear in New York City? A New Yorker's guide to what to pack for New York City year-round with a New York City packing list.

What to wear in New York City by a native New Yorker: A New York City Packing List for all seasons

August 1, 2018 by Karen 2 Comments

Last Updated on December 11, 2018

If you’re planning a trip to New York City, you might be trying to figure out what to pack for New York City.  I’m a native New Yorker, so hopefully I can help you figure out what to wear in New York City.  Keep reading for tips on what to bring to new York City, what NOT to pack for New York City, and a New York City packing list for every season.

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Filed Under: Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Travel, Travel Gear, United States Tagged With: New York, North America, NYC, Travel, travel clothing, USA

Man wearing the Tortuga Setout Backpack. Read our review of this carry-on friendly travel backpack, perfect for travel in Europe. #travel #europe

A review of the Tortuga Setout Carry-on Backpack and Tortuga Setout Packable Daypack after three countries worth of testing

June 19, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on June 19, 2018

I like to throughly test things and as I might have mentioned before, I have a way of breaking my carry-on backpacks as I often travel carry-on only.  When Tortuga offered to send me the Tortuga Setout carry-on backpack and daypack to test out, I was ready for something more organized after my last carry-on bag.  This is a review of the Setout Exploration Bundle, including the Setout Backpack and the Setout Packable Daypack.

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Filed Under: Travel, Travel Gear

Your complete packing list for two weeks in Europe. Includes how to pack for Europe with a carry-on.

Your complete packing list for two weeks in Europe (or longer)

May 31, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on January 14, 2019

Trying to figure out what to pack for two weeks in Europe? As a veteran of European backpacking trips (3!) and now three years living in Europe, I like to think that I have some tips on what to pack for Europe for two weeks.  I’ve tried to ensure that this packing list fits into a carry-on, so this packing list for Europe should be easy to adjust for one month in Europe if you’re only traveling around Europe with a carry-on.  Keep reading for my carry-on friendly packing list for two weeks (or longer).

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Filed Under: Europe, Travel Gear, Uncategorized Tagged With: europe

Planning a trip with just a carry-on bag? Tips on how to travel with only a carry-on bag and carry-on packing tips for minimizing your baggage fees on vacation. Includes real advice on how to pack carry-on only when traveling to cold climates.

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

April 23, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on June 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….

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Travel, Travel Gear

Planning your trip to Borneo? Get your complete Borneo packing list here. Find out what to pack for Borneo, what clothes to pack for jungle trekking, leech socks to avoid getting bit by leeches, what electronics to bring to Borneo, and preparations.

Borneo packing list: A realistic guide on what to bring to Borneo

January 29, 2018 by Karen 6 Comments

Last Updated on June 29, 2018

Ever since watching National Geographic, I’ve dreamed of visiting Borneo. Borneo is HUGE, so when I finally got my chance to visit, I ended up focusing my time on visiting the Malaysian part of Borneo as well as Brunei as it was easier to get around.  However, one does not simply land in Borneo without significant preparations and a well-thought packing list for Borneo.  Keep reading for tips on what to do before you leave for Borneo (including vaccinations and malaria tablets), what to pack for Borneo, and what you’ll definitely want to know about leeches in Borneo.  
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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Sustainable Tourism, Travel, Travel Gear Tagged With: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Brunei, Malaysia, Packing List, Travel

Tips on what to wear in Muslim countries for women, including tips for appropriate clothing for women in the Middle East for female travelers, and Muslim clothing coverings for women.

What to wear in Muslim countries for female travelers by country

December 25, 2017 by Karen 6 Comments

Last Updated on June 27, 2018

Let’s get this out of the way: not every Muslim country in the world is the same all around the world; what is appropriate to wear in Muslim countries differs by country and this is your guide to as many Muslim majority regions/countries that I could find advice for.  Even within one country, what is appropriate clothing in one Muslim country might vary between the city and the countryside.  Keep reading on how to dress appropriately for various Muslim countries for female travelers with tips on what to wear in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa by country….

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Filed Under: Albania, Borneo, Brunei, General Travel Tips, Jordan, Kosovo, Local Guides, Malaysia, Middle East Travel, Sustainable Tourism, Travel, Travel Gear Tagged With: Asia, Brunei, Malaysia, Travel, travel clothing, travel tips

Tips for traveling with curly hair & the best travel products for curly hair for every hair type. Read about easy travel hairstyles for curly hair!

Tips for traveling with curly hair & best curly hair travel products for every curly hair type

October 23, 2017 by Karen 11 Comments

Last Updated on December 10, 2018

As someone with crazy curly hair, I have found many of the tips for traveling with curly hair not applicable to my own hair.  I’ve asked some amazing ladies (+ one guy) with all kinds of curly hair for their tips for dealing with curly hair on vacation, the best curly hair products for them, and easy travel hairstyles for curly hair.

This includes natural hairstyles for traveling as straightening your hair 24/7 is not good for it.  I also include travel beauty tips for WOC, which is often not included in tips for curly hair. Thanks to my contributors for their fantastic tips for their recommendations for travel tips for curly hair and the best curly hair travel products.

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Filed Under: General Travel Tips, Travel, Travel Gear Tagged With: Travel, travel style, 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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