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Cat on the cat boat in Amsterdam, one of the best places to see cats in Amsterdam!

Catspotting: A crazy cat lover’s guide to cats in Amsterdam

October 17, 2018 by Karen Turner 21 Comments

I love cats.  This is a detailed guide to my beloved Amsterdam with the best places to meet cats in Amsterdam, officially and unofficially, with my favorite cats.  If you’re a fan of Catspotting, you’re going to love this guide to Amsterdam. I’m a crazy cat lady and meeting cats when traveling is one of my favorite hobbies. …

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, beautiful places, cats, City Guide, europe, Netherlands, off the beaten path travel, Travel, travel tips

Planning to take a day trip from Amsterdam to Haarlem? Tips on the best things to do in Haarlem for one day in Haarlem. Includes a complete guide to Haarlem, a charming day trip from Amsterdam.

Ein Tag in Haarlem: ein perfekter Reiseplan mit Aktivitäten in Haarlem

December 1, 2018 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

Wenn du die Niederlande besuchst, musst du von Amsterdam nach Haarlem fahren, einer typisch “niederländischen” Stadt. Haarlem ist ein sehr einfacher Tagesausflug von Amsterdam aus, nur fünfzehn Minuten mit dem Zug. Diese ikonische niederländische Stadt mit hübschen Kanälen, weniger Touristen, entspannter Atmosphäre und beeindruckender Architektur ist ein Muss für Menschen, die nur wenig Zeit in…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, day trip from amsterdam, day trips from amsterdam, Netherlands

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

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

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

Entering the fantasy world of the Nederlands Kremlin, Holland’s most beautiful sculpture garden

May 1, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

I love curiosities and after seeing a photo of the Nederlands Kremlin, a sculpture garden in Holland located about 1-2 hours from Amsterdam, I knew that I had to visit this unusual place. In visiting this unusual art exhibition near Amsterdam, I was truly inspired by its owners and their passion for the sake of…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, The Netherlands, Travel Tagged With: holland, Netherlands

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 Turner 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…

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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

Traveling to Amsterdam? Read the ultimate guide with insider local tips for what to do in Amsterdam, what to eat in Amsterdam, and where to stay in Amsterdam!

Tourist Guide to Amsterdam: What you need to know before your first trip to Amsterdam by a local

March 14, 2018 by Karen Turner 36 Comments

Amsterdam is a city to RELAX in.  I’m not talking about the abundant coffeeshops, but about the gezellig (cozy) atmosphere that you’ll find in this city. Take your time to sit back to enjoy the passing bikes, unique architecture, and beautiful canals  among the many things to do and delicious things to eat. I’m a…

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

Read your guide to one perfect day in the Hague with tips for taking a day trip from Amsterdam to the Hague with a self-guided walking tour of the Hague with a map!

One day in the Hague: An resident’s itinerary to a perfect day trip to the Hague

April 10, 2018 by Karen Turner 10 Comments

You might have heard of the Hague. The Hague is the former capital of the Netherlands as well as my home. Quite a few friends have asked about taking a day trip from Amsterdam to the Hague and what to do in one day in the Hague. Here’s my resident’s guide to one day in…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, day trip from amsterdam, day trips from amsterdam, holland, Netherlands, The Hague

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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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