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Your guide to Penn State by an PSU alum. Fun things to do in State College PA, where to eat in State College, where to stay by Penn State, & day trips from State College.

Insider’s Guide to Penn State with the best things to do in State College PA

July 11, 2018 by Karen 16 Comments

My husband and I are Penn State grads who met while we were students at Penn State. (WE ARE!).  This is an insider’s guide with tips for things to do in State College, best things to do at Penn State (Main Campus), where to party in State College, where to get an adult drink in State College away from the undergrads, where to stay in State College, where to eat in State College, awesome day trips from State College (things to do in Centre County).
 

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Filed Under: Local Guides, North America, Pennsylvania, Uncategorized, United States Tagged With: City Guide, Travel, travel tips, USA

Montelbaanstoren Tower is one of the most beautiful secret spots in Amsterdam!

Secret Amsterdam: 30+ secret places to visit in Amsterdam by a local

April 22, 2022 by Karen 27 Comments

I’ve been putting off this guide to secret Amsterdam for a while as living in Amsterdam has made me worry about sharing my secret places in Amsterdam where I go to avoid the tourists.  However, it’s not nice not to share. In this local’s guide to Amsterdam off the beaten path, you’ll be visiting some Amsterdam secret spots as well as some really non-touristy things to do in Amsterdam.  

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

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 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 also eat at non-chains that provide some healthy options! It’s possible to stay on a budget while eating in Amsterdam, so keep reading for the best cheap eats in Amsterdam.

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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

Insider tips for how to see the tulip fields in the Netherlands using public transportation from Amsterdam. Includes free tulip field walking route near Keukenhof and directions to the Dutch tulip fields from Amsterdam.

How to see the tulip fields near Amsterdam for free by a local

November 1, 2018 by Karen 25 Comments

I’m obsessed with tulips and one of my favorite parts of living in the Netherlands is going to the tulip fields in Holland each year. I include tips for seeing the tulip fields near Amsterdam for free!

Although most people visit Keukenhof, it’s very easy to see the Dutch tulip fields without a tour or a bike.  You can easily visit the fields on a budget, so read for tips on how to see the tulip fields in the Netherlands for free two different ways.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, biking, Budget Travel, nature, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips, tulips

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 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.

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

Visiting Delft? Plan your perfect day trip to Delft with a free self-guided walking tour of Delft with map. This one day Delft itinerary includes the best things to do in Delft and where to eat in Delft along an expertly researched free walking tour! Includes information on how to get from Amsterdam to Delft for a day trip.

A perfect day trip to Delft: Interesting things to do in Delft

July 9, 2020 by Karen 16 Comments

I used to think of myself as a big city girl, but after moving to the Netherlands, I fell in love with the smaller quieter cities in the Netherlands. One of my favorite cities in the Netherlands, which is an easy day trip from Amsterdam, is Delft.   I’ve been living in the Hague for some months now and I routinely visit Delft each month.

Delft has one of the most prestigious universities in the Netherlands, so despite the history, Delft feels like a young town if you know where you’re looking.

This itinerary for Delft is a mix of historic sights and new modern shops/restaurants, so you get to experience both sides of this beautiful city.  Keep reading for things to do in Delft in a compact one day itinerary for Delft.

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Delft, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: day trips from amsterdam, Delft, history, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

Looking for day trips from Amsterdam! Find out the 15 best cities to visit in the Netherlands, including the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands!

19 Best Cities to Visit in the Netherlands Besides Amsterdam by residents

February 13, 2020 by Karen 46 Comments

As a Dutch resident, I’ve been lucky enough to see many of the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands that aren’t as well known to tourists as well as the Dutch countryside.

Although you’ve probably heard why you should visit Amsterdam, the prettiest Dutch cities to visit are often peaceful, less crowded, and more memorable.  Keep reading for the 19 most atmospheric and beautiful cities/towns in the Netherlands that will help you discover more of the Netherlands.

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Filed Under: 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, europe, history, Netherlands, off the beaten path travel, Rotterdam, The Hague, Travel, travel tips

Visit Mons Belgium, one of the best day trips from Brussels! Find out what to do in Mons, about the Doudou festival & interesting things to do in Belgium!

Why you need to visit Mons/Bergen in Wallonia!

September 29, 2017 by Karen 12 Comments

Mons, Belgium is one of the best day trips from Brussels for those seeking culture and history. Mons is one of the many beautiful cities in Belgium and a  great introduction to Wallonia (the French speaking part of Belgium).

Although I’ve visited a few cities in Wallonia, I was surprised by the many things to do in Mons and its UNESCO recognized attractions (six!).  After a trip to Brussels, it was nice to get off the beaten path in Belgium and discover other things to do in Belgium besides visiting Brussels, Antwerp, and Bruges.

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Filed Under: Belgium, Couples Travel, Europe, Uncategorized Tagged With: beautiful places, belgium, City Guide, europe, history, Travel, travel tips, wallonia

Visiting Slovenia and wondering what cities to see on a Slovenian road trip? Read about 10 little-known beautiful Slovenian cities that you must see!

15 Beautiful Slovenian Cities That You Have Never Heard Of

February 18, 2017 by Karen 49 Comments

Slovenia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and there are so many beautiful cities to visit.  You’ve probably read why quite a few posts about why you must visit Lake Bled, however the best Slovenian cities to visit for me were the ones where we could sit back with a glass of Slovenian wine—and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings.

Thanks to some other bloggers and amazing readers, I’m publishing the 10 most beautiful cities that you’ve probably never heard of to inspire you to visit Slovenia!  (My amazing readers gave me FIVE more in Eastern Slovenia, so keep reading for a few more reader-suggested gems!)

This includes some cute Slovenian cities surrounded by vineyards, overlooking mountains, and nestled next to the sea. Keep reading for the best places to visit in Slovenia if you hate the crowds (or just love beautiful villages in Europe!)

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Filed Under: Europe, Slovenia, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: europe, off the beaten path travel, slovenia, Travel, travel tips

17 things to know before celebrating King’s Day in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

February 15, 2020 by Karen 3 Comments

If King’s Day in Amsterdam is not on your radar, you need to put this Dutch holiday on your bucket list.  One day a year, the Netherlands becomes a street party of massive proportions; Amsterdam is the epicenter of this party.  Tourists and locals alike take to the canals to drink, dance, and buy/sell goods from the street.  This post is full of helpful tips to know before your trip to Amsterdam for King’s Day.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Europe, Expat Life, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, Holidays, 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.

Guidebook Author to Moon Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges, published March 2022.

 

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