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Beautiful view of Grand Place in Brussels, one of the highlights of visiting Belgium on a first trip! #travel #brussels #belgium

A week in Belgium: Your perfect Belgian itinerary for the best of Belgium

February 25, 2019 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

Living in the Netherlands makes it so easy to visit Belgium. I’ve visited Belgium countless times. Although Belgium is fairly small, many people skip some of my personal favorite highlights of Belgium as they speed through Antwerp and Brussels. This is a Belgian itinerary based on one of my favorite road trips through Belgium with…

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The Sweat Room in Leiden: A unique place worth seeing

February 10, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

One of the most lovely universities in the Netherlands is Leiden University. This university, which was founded in 1575 was the first university in the Netherlands (as the border is now set). Within the university, on the second floor, you’ll find a unique room full of signatures that is only open a few times in…

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Filed Under: Europe, Holland, Leiden, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Izmailovsky Market: a fun and kitschy market in Moscow for souvenirs

February 8, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of my favorite parts of my trip to Moscow was visiting the Izmailovsky Market in Moscow. This flea market is a favorite of both visitors and locals who love to browse for a good deal. Keep reading for tips for negotiating, how to visit the Izmailovsky Market independently, and what to look for as…

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Filed Under: Europe, Local Guides, Russia, Uncategorized

Planning one day in Amsterdam? Your perfect 24 hour itinerary for Amsterdam by a resident. Comes with a map for a self guided walking tour of Amsterdam.

One Day in Amsterdam: A local’s free self guided walking tour of Amsterdam

December 29, 2018 by Karen Turner 31 Comments

I recommend spending more than a day in Amsterdam, however that’s not always possible.  I’ve been living in Amsterdam for over two years and this is an itinerary for 24 hours in Amsterdam with insider tips for Amsterdam.   This is a self guided walking tour of Amsterdam by a resident (7miles/11km) or an Amsterdam itinerary for one…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, City Guide, europe, Netherlands, self-guided walking tour, Travel, travel tips

Van Stapele Cookies: The best cookies in Amsterdam that you must try

February 21, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

As a self-professed chocoholic, I must let you know about one of my favorite secrets of Amsterdam: Van Stapele Koekmakerij. This cookie-maker in Amsterdam produces some of the best damn chocolate cookies in the city of Amsterdam. I’ll just include some notes about visiting Van Stapele to avoid the crowds, some tips for visiting Van…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

The beautiful city hall of St. Gilgen, Austria. This beautiful town is the perfect alternative to Hallstatt and day trip from Salzburg to enjoy Austria's beautiful alpine lakes!

Your perfect Austrian trip itinerary to see the best of Austria

December 4, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

I’ve always been fascinated with Austria. My grandfather emigrated from Austria to the United States and I’ve been obsessed with tracing my roots. This year marked my third visit to Austria and I stayed around a month this time in Upper Austria.  I have booked yet another trip to Austria for next year.  In the…

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Albert Heijn is one of the most popular Dutch grocery stores. Read tips by a local on the Dutch supermarket!

Ten things to know about grocery stores in the Netherlands by a resident

January 10, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

As someone who has been living in the Netherlands for several years, I figured that it was time to discuss the Dutch supermarkets as they’ve been a source of confusion for some of my guests from abroad. Whether you’re visiting Amsterdam on a budget or you’re hoping to pick up some nice food souvenirs from…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Your perfect weekend guide to Amsterdam by a former resident

February 12, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

As a former resident of Amsterdam, I made this itinerary for a perfect weekend in Amsterdam as a way of showing friends the best of Amsterdam. Although two days in Amsterdam isn’t enough, it’s a good taste of what the city has to offer. I include some local secrets along with the best things to…

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

A beautiful canal boat cruising down the canals of Amsterdam. Taking a canal cruise in Amsterdam is a top thing to do in the Netherlands! #netherlands #amsterdam #travel

Your Dutch bucket list: 55+ Amazing things to do in the Netherlands

November 16, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

I’ve been lucky enough to call the Netherlands my home.  Visiting family and friends will ask me what is the one thing that they must do in the Netherlands. That answer isn’t so easy.  We’ve came up with 55+ things for you to do in the Netherlands to add to your Dutch bucket list based on our…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Brabant, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam, Zeeland

Smiling local in the Netherlands enjoying a kayaking trip during meet-up

2 glimpse: The new way to meet locals abroad

August 31, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of the hardest things to do is to meet locals in a new place.  I write this as someone who has traveled extensively, but not always found someone that I’ve clicked with.  I recently tried out a new website called 2 glimpse.  I’ll be discussing how I made a friend while traveling using this…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, General Travel Tips, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized

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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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