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Photo of oliebollen. Read more about the food that you must try in the Netherlands for New Year's Eve and what to know before celebrating NYE in Amsterdam

Tips for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam

November 13, 2020 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Considering visiting Amsterdam for New Year’s Eve? Amsterdam is one of the best European cities to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Europe within. Read insider tips by a resident on the best things to do on New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam, the best parties on NYE in Amsterdam, and where to buy fireworks in Amsterdam.

Filed Under: Amsterdam, Couples Travel, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, Holidays, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

Charming canals of Giethoorn, a charming village in the Netherlands

One Day in Giethoorn, the Dutch fairytale village without roads

April 19, 2022 by Karen Turner 14 Comments

You’ve probably seen photos online of the prettiest village in the Netherlands, Giethoorn. Visiting Giethoorn from Amsterdam is a doable day trip from Amsterdam if you’re patient enough to spend two hours getting there independently. I personally preferred staying overnight at Giethoorn in the picturesque village, so you get to enjoy the sunset over the…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: beautiful places, Couples Travel, Netherlands, off the beaten path travel

Considering visiting the A'DAM lookout for epic views from the A'DAM swing? An honest review of the A'DAM lookout covering whether the A'DAM swing is worth visiting, what you get with your ticket to the A'DAM lookout, alternatives to the A'DAM swing, and how to visit the A'DAM lookout for free without admission.

What to do in Amsterdam Noord, Amsterdam’s coolest borough

October 15, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

For some reason that I’m not sure, a lot of people that I know are nervous about visiting Amsterdam Noord.  This part of Amsterdam is just across the water from the historic city center, so if you think that you’ve seen Amsterdam, take a ferry across to explore Amsterdam Noord.  This post will be covering…

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

Want a day trip from Amsterdam? Spend one day in Zwolle, the Netherlands. Read things to do in Zwolle & see the most beautiful bookstore in the Netherlands!

One day in Zwolle: The best things to do in Zwolle

December 12, 2017 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

If you’re looking for a great day trip from Amsterdam, you’ll be surprised how many things to do in Zwolle you’ll find–and how much great shopping you’ll find in this medieval Dutch city, including a beautiful bookstore.  Keep reading for things to do in Zwolle, the Netherlands and how to get to Giethoorn from Amsterdam…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: bookish travel, day trip from amsterdam, europe, Netherlands, Travel

Why you should visit Madurodam to see Holland in miniature

January 29, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

As someone who loves living in the Netherlands, I have fallen in love with Dutch architecture and sights. I was so afraid that Madurodam would be something for children, but I was really surprised by it (in a good way). I include why you should visit Madurodam, a bit about the history of the most…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

5 Dutch cheese markets: A cheesy day trip from Amsterdam

February 5, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

If you’re planning your trip to the Netherlands, you might want to visit one of the famous Dutch cheese markets to see where Dutch cheese is made. In this guide to cheese markets in the Netherlands, I’ll be detailing the various cheese markets in the Netherlands, the history of cheese in the Netherlands, and my opinion…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Hofje van Nieuwkoop, the largest hofje in the Netherlands. This stunning hofje in the Hague is one of the many hidden courtyards in the Hague that you'll want to visit... #travel #denhaag #hofje

Secret the Hague: 25+ secret places to visit in Den Haag

July 2, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

Ever since moving to the Hague, I’ve been busy trying to exploring this beautiful city.  Although to many people that I’ve met from elsewhere, the Hague is boring and they’ve “been there“. However, the Hague is full of secrets in plain sight and this city has a lot more to offer than people realize.   Keep…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: holland, The Hague

Planning your trip to Dordrecht. Read what to do in Dordrecht, Holland's oldest city known as the Venice of Holland! #travel #holland #dordrecht #netherlands

One perfect day in Dordrecht, the Venice of Holland

July 28, 2020 by Karen Turner 14 Comments

While my mom visited me this summer, we finally visited Dordrecht as a day trip.   This stunning city without the crowds of Amsterdam is an easy day trip from Rotterdam, the Hague, or Amsterdam, however the quiet charm of Dordrecht won me over with its beautiful canals, picturesque warehouses, and stunning views.

Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, holland, Netherlands

8 easy ways to find free WiFi in Europe without buying a WiFi device

March 15, 2019 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

As much as I love to disconnect while traveling in Europe, I’m mildly addicted to the Internet and often require WiFi! I’m a cheapskate when it comes to paying extra data fees, carrying around an expensive Wi-Fi device, or needing to pay extra to simply check my data. These are my tips for finding Wifi…

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The BInnenhof is one of the highlights of the Hague. This political institution in the Hague can be easily see on this free self-guided bike tour of the Hague!

A Political Geek’s Guide to International Institutions of the Hague

January 10, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

As a self-professed political geek who did Model United Nations in high school, the Hague holds a lot of gems for political geeks in terms of international institutions (including the International Criminal Court) and Dutch political institutions. Similarly, for movie geeks, this will show you some of the highlights of the filming locations used for…

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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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