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Cookies at Van Stapele, one of the best cheap places to eat in Amsterdam. Read more tips on eating in Amsterdam on a budget!

Where to find authentic and cheap food in Amsterdam by a local

June 1, 2020 by Karen Turner 19 Comments

Finding the best places to eat in Amsterdam where you’re on a tight budget can be tricky as eating in Amsterdam seems expensive.  As a resident of 2+ years of Amsterdam, I wrote this guide to where to eat in Amsterdam on a budget for anyone looking for cheap restaurants in Amsterdam who want to…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, food, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

If you’ll be visiting Amsterdam in December or January, don't miss the Amsterdam Light Festival, a free annual art festival in Amsterdam in winter.

Amsterdam Light Festival: The best thing to do in winter in Amsterdam

November 28, 2017 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

The Amsterdam Light Festival is a yearly festival in Amsterdam with changing lights (on an annual basis).  I consider the changing light exhibitions created by artists from all over the world one of the best things to do in Amsterdam in winter. You can see the Amsterdam Light Festival on foot, by boat, or by…

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

What to do in Groningen by a local: The best things to do in Groningen in one day

May 7, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

This week, I’ll be sharing a guide to Groningen, written by a local who has been living in Groningen.  This post about Groningen includes what to do in Groningen in one day, including a complete itinerary of things to do in Groningen and where to eat in Groningen if you’re considering taking a day/weekend trip…

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

The Netherlands has beautiful castles only a day trip from Amsterdam/Utrecht. Read about 4 Dutch castles perfect for European castle lovers traveling in Europe!

4 Must-See Dutch Castles

August 30, 2016 by Karen Turner 32 Comments

Ever wish that you were born into a royal family or want to visit a castle near Amsterdam?  Even if you’re not, you can visit these four beautiful castles in the Netherlands to feel like a royal, at least for a day.  All are easily accessible via public transit and possible with a day trip…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: castles, day trips from amsterdam, europe, Netherlands, Travel

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

See the most instagrammable spots in Amsterdam with tips from a local photographer on the best places to take photos in Amsterdam!

Amstergram: Best Amsterdam Photography Spots by a Local

July 18, 2018 by Karen Turner 23 Comments

As a photographer, it’s a hobby of mine finding the best places to take photos in Amsterdam. I’ve been living in Amsterdam for over two years and I’m still finding cute streets with traditional Dutch architecture in Amsterdam to wander down. Here are the best photo locations in Amsterdam according to one biased resident. Free…

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

Visiting Utrecht from Amsterdam? Utrecht is the perfect day trip from Amsterdam. Read about the best things to do in Utrecht in one day!

Your one day guide to visiting Utrecht, the most enchanting city in the Netherlands

October 30, 2018 by Karen Turner 10 Comments

Have you ever visited a place that you fall in love with instantly?  From the moment that I visited Utrecht on a day trip from Amsterdam, I fell in love with Utrecht.  This beautiful Dutch city has canals that are two stories, unlike Amsterdam, which only adds to the delightful architecture, slow pace, amazing food, and…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, europe, Netherlands, 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.

Is the A’DAM swing overrated? An honest review of the A’DAM lookout

April 25, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

I spent over two years living in Amsterdam, so I was naturally curious about the A’DAM lookout after reading about the swing over Amsterdam.  I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie, so when my friend asked me if I’d go out on the A’DAM swing with her, I went for it. However, was the A’DAM…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Wondering what to drink in the Netherlands? Your ultimate guide by a local to traditional Dutch alcohols including traditional Dutch spirits and liquors.

13 Interesting Dutch Spirits & Liquors You Must Try In the Netherlands

July 15, 2017 by Karen Turner 27 Comments

Wondering what people drink in the Netherlands? This post is an in depth introduction to alcohol in the Netherlands.  Today, my husband and  bring you an article that is over two years in the making: 13 different liqueurs and spirit drinks that you should try in the Netherlands. When I’m visiting a new place, I…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Expat Life, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: Amsterdam, day trips from amsterdam, drinks, Netherlands, The Hague, Travel, travel tips

Visiting Amsterdam? Read about the best neighborhoods in Amsterdam to visit with insider tips for the best neighborhoods to stay in Amsterdam.

The Best Neighborhoods in Amsterdam to Stay In, Eat In & Explore

February 4, 2016 by Karen Turner 18 Comments

I’ve been living in Amsterdam for a while now and I wanted to show others the Amsterdam that I love: neighborhoods full of regular people, great food, local haunts, and gezellig (cozy) cafes/bars.  Most people miss out on these when they visit Amsterdam as they stay in the centre, but I wrote about five neighborhoods…

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, Netherlands, 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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