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Tips for visiting Christmas markets in Cologne with locations of the Cologne Christmas markets map and things to do in Cologne in December.

Free Walking Tour of the Cologne Christmas Markets with Map

October 12, 2019 by Karen Turner 14 Comments

​In 2019,  Cologne will have its annual Christmas market from November 25th to December 23rd. If you’re lucky enough to visit Cologne in winter (just in time), be sure to spend at least a day (if not three days) browsing the famous Christmas markets in Cologne. ​ ​Keep reading for tips for experiencing the German Christmas markets and…

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Filed Under: Europe, Germany, Uncategorized Tagged With: beautiful places, City Guide, cologne, europe, germany, Holidays, self-guided walking tour, Travel, travel tips

Things to do in Maastricht, the most beautiful city in the Netherlands

January 6, 2020 by Karen Turner 16 Comments

Maastricht is one of the most charming cities in the Netherlands and it can be easily explored in a weekend. The city is perfect for a slow, romantic weekend away from Amsterdam spent exploring a beautiful cathedral bookstore, strolling the tangled streets, touring historic caves, and eating/drinking delicious regional cuisine at affordable prices.  For architecture…

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Europe, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, europe, Limburg, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

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

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 Turner 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…

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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

Curious how to use couchsurfing? Safety tips for couchsurfing and advice for finding a good couchsurfing host to help you meet locals when traveling solo.

Couchsurfing: How to Make Local Friends Without Staying Over

February 3, 2016 by Karen Turner 34 Comments

Everyone has their opinion of couchsurfing   I like to use Couchsurfing while still having my own place to stay to meet locals in a city that I’m visiting, hear some interesting stories, try some local favorites, and most importantly, have an experience that makes me want to go back. I go through some Couchsurfing safety…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, General Travel Tips, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Tagged With: Budget Travel, Travel, travel tips

Chocolates photographed at some of the best chocolatiers in Brussels! #chocolate #chocolade #brussels #belgium

A free self-guided walking tour of the best chocolate in Brussels

November 1, 2019 by Karen Turner 17 Comments

If you’re figuring out what to do in Brussels and you’re a chocolate lover, you must try Belgian chocolate—and do a chocolate tasting in Brussels. Here’s some advice for finding the best chocolatiers in Brussels on a self-guided chocolate tour in Brussels, including their addresses!

Filed Under: Belgium, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Uncategorized Tagged With: belgium, brussels, europe, food, Travel, travel tips

A New Yorker's ultimate guide to the New York City subway answering FAQs about how to ride the NYC subway in a New York City public transit guide for tourists. Includes insider tips for NYC subway, NYC subway etiquette, the best New York subway apps, & how to get from JFK to Manhattan by subway.

How to ride the NYC subway: Essential subway tips by a New Yorker

April 18, 2018 by Karen Turner 23 Comments

I grew up in New York City, so it perplexes me when visiting friends tell me they don’t understand the New York City public transportation system. Let’s fix this now. In this NYC subway guide by a native New Yorker, you’ll find essential tips on how to ride the New York City subway, how not…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Uncategorized, United States Tagged With: Budget Travel, New York, NYC, public transportation, Travel, travel tips, USA

Looking for alternative things to do in Paris? 24 hours in Paris exploring off the beaten path Paris with a local tips for Paris best kept secrets!

24 hours in Paris: A local’s guide to off the beaten path ​Paris​​

November 10, 2017 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

In a sea of blogs about Paris, Kate from MoreNativeThanTheNatives, a Parisian resident, is here to give you an insider’s guide to Paris off the beaten path and Paris on a budget.  She’s crafted a plan for 24 hours in Paris with alternative things to do in Paris and some best kept secrets.  Keep reading…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Europe, France, Local Guides, Paris, Travel Tagged With: europe, France, Paris, self-guided walking tour, Travel, travel tips

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

If you're visiting Brunei Darussalam, you'll be visiting Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Beragan (BSB). Read the best things to do in Bandar Seri Beragan.

Not your average guide: Things to do in Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei

December 4, 2017 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

If you’re looking into visiting Brunei, you’re probably considering visiting the capital of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB as the locals say).   The capital of Brunei will surprise you regarding how many things to do in Bandar Seri Begawan you’ll find and for free.  Keep reading for a guide to Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei.

Filed Under: Asia, Borneo, Brunei, Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Travel Tagged With: Asia, Borneo, Brunei, City Guide, off the beaten path travel, 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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