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Couples Travel

Debating should I elope? Read an bride's reasons to elope & 15 best places to elope. Tips for elopement, including how to elope without offending family.

Should I elope? Reasons for eloping and 15 best places to elope

July 29, 2017 by Karen 20 Comments

Weddings can be overwhelming, expensive, and exhausting, so eloping with your fiance is a great way to take the pressure off from intensive wedding planning and family stress. (Surprise, I got married!)

Read why eloping was right for us, reasons to elope (or not elope), and about the best places to elope! This is not going to be your typical guide to on how to elope.

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Expat Life, Travel Photography, Uncategorized Tagged With: Couples Travel, europe, Travel, travel tips, wedding

One Day in Giethoorn, the Dutch fairytale village without roads

March 5, 2018 by Karen 12 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 calm canals without the crowds…  Keep reading for my tips for visiting Giethoorn, the Netherlands without a tour.  I also include information on how to get to Giethoorn from Amsterdam!

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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

Need a relaxing summer weekend away from Amsterdam? Texel is perfect for a romantic couples vacation away from Amsterdam! Advice & tips for a relaxing vacation in the Netherlands! Heb een ontspannend weekendje weg nodig? Advies & tips voor een perfect vakantie in Texel binnen Nederland.

Texel: Perfect Couple Weekend Trip from Amsterdam

December 31, 2016 by Karen 21 Comments

I didn’t hear of Texel until I moved to the Netherlands.  This beautiful island in the North of the Netherlands (about 3.5 hours from Amsterdam) is a well-kept secret among Dutchies who spend their vacations sunbathing on its clean beaches, swimming into the Wadden Sea, biking along its heather-filled dunes, visiting its seal sanctuary for injured seals, and taking in cute little Dutch towns.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend away, a weekend birdwatching, or a family cycling trip, Texel is a great weekend trip from Amsterdam or Rotterdam. It’s my new favorite summer getaway and I’ll be back.

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: Couples Travel, Netherlands, Texel, Travel

Tips for celebrating New Year's Eve in Iceland: the best cit in Europe to celebrate New Year's Eve in. Read what to do in Reykjavik New Year's Eve (NYE)

Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik Iceland

October 13, 2017 by Karen 5 Comments

​Reykjavik is one of the best cities in Europe to celebrate New Year’s Eve in. If you’re considering celebrating New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik, I definitely have to write that it’s been one of my favorite New Year’s Eve celebrations so far. Experiencing the bonfires in Reykjavik are a unique Icelandic tradition that make celebrating New Year’s Eve in Iceland truly special.

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Filed Under: Europe, Iceland, Travel Tagged With: Couples Travel, europe, Holidays, iceland, Travel, travel tips

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 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 time to explore this beautiful Belgian town.  Keep reading for the best things to do in Durbuy, Belgium, one of the most beautiful places in Belgium!

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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

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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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