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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 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), 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

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

I like to thoroughly 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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Wondering what to wear in Amsterdam, the Netherlands? Read a resident’s multi-season packing list with what to pack for Amsterdam & what NOT to bring.

What to Wear in Amsterdam: Your Ultimate Packing List for Amsterdam by a Local

July 8, 2017 by Karen 31 Comments

This is my third year living in Amsterdam and it’s hard to explain to friends/family who are visiting Amsterdam on what to bring to Amsterdam to be prepared for the unpredictable and rainy weather that defines all but ~3 weeks in summer. 

Packing for Amsterdam isn’t easy as it involves planning for the worst, so why not be prepared with a packing list for Amsterdam with what to pack for Amsterdam and what ​not to pack by one resident? 

This includes what to wear in Amsterdam in winter (as well as what to wear in Amsterdam for spring/summer/fall). At the bottom, you’ll find a FREE printable/downloadable packing list for Amsterdam.

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

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 56 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 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

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 3 Comments

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

Looking for the best carry-on bag for budget travel or the best lightweight luggage for Europe? Read a review of CabinZero, the best travel backpack!

CabinZero: A review of CabinZero Classic 44L Carry-On Bag

May 20, 2017 by Karen 29 Comments

I’m a destroyer of carry-on bags (5 in 5 years!).  These are tips to keep in mind when buying a carry-on bag based on my mistakes, including a review of the Cabinzero Classic 44L Ultralight Carry-On Bag.

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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 46 Comments

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

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 12 Comments

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

Traveling abroad to a foreign country? Tips on how to use Google Translate offline and without wifi OR data! Tips on using the best free translation app!

How to Use Google Translate Offline Without Wifi or Data

June 17, 2017 by Karen 33 Comments

I love challenging myself to visit new places where I’m out of my comfort zone, whether it’s Kosovo or Japan, however the reality is that I’m a cheapskate when it comes to paying for data and I have dietary restrictions. I often travel in areas where people don’t speak English fluently and sign language is not cutting it.


This means that you’ll want a good offline translator app, preferably a translation app that is free. This is a step-by-step guide on how to use Google Translate offline for iPhones, which means that you can instantly get translations without wifi and Google will pronounce difficult words for you.

Keep reading for my most used features from Google Translate, tips for using Google Translate like a pro, and how to install the best translation app you’ll find.

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Filed Under: Asia, Europe, General Travel Tips, Travel, Travel Gear Tagged With: 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.

Guidebook Author to Moon Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges, published March 2022.

 

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