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Don’t have enough vacation days but want to travel more? Tips to get the most out of your vacation days off to travel more while working full time.

Maximize your Vacation Days with Working Full Time

November 14, 2016 by Karen Turner 30 Comments

I’m an American working a 9-5 job.  I know you don’t have enough vacation days off to travel. Instead of saying quit your job to travel, this post is about how to travel more with a job.  Working 9-5 often means dreaming of vacation days, but this is how to travel more often by maximizing…

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Filed Under: Expat Life, General Travel Tips, Work and Travel Tips Tagged With: Travel, travel tips

Visiting Japan? Your Osaka Travel Guide for two days in Osaka Japan with unique things to do in Osaka and food to try in Osaka!

Your Osaka Travel Guide: Two Days in Osaka Japan

March 4, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

If you’re considering visiting Osaka during your trip to Japan, you might find that two days in Osaka is the perfect amount of time to cover many of the attractions in Osaka without rushing through this Japanese metropolitan city.  This Osaka travel guide covers the best things to do in Osaka, foods to try in…

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Filed Under: Asia, Japan travel, Local Guides, Uncategorized Tagged With: Asia, City Guide, Japan, Travel, travel tips

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 Turner 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…

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

Visiting Singapore on a Budget? Tips for Singapore by locals on things to do in Singapore, where to eat in Singapore on a budget & famous food in Singapore

Insider’s Guide to Singapore On a Budget: Your complete guide to cheap Singapore

August 19, 2017 by Karen Turner 10 Comments

This is an insider’s guide to Singapore by locals.  Fun fact: I lived in Singapore for a hot summer on a broke student’s budget. However, I have written this up to date guide with tips for Singapore together with Brooke and Alaine. Singapore is not considered to be a budget destination, however it is possible to visit Singapore…

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Filed Under: Asia, Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, Singapore, Travel Tagged With: Asia, Budget Travel, City Guide, singapore, Travel, travel tips

Want to visit Jordan to see Petra from Israel? Travel logistics and tips for the overland journey (from Eilat) and for visiting Petra!

Israel to Jordan and the Incredible City of Petra

January 31, 2016 by Karen Turner 16 Comments

Ever since seeing Indiana Jones, I’ve wanted to see Petra.  In this post, I cover basics of traveling in Jordan, getting there from Israel and Petra, how much time to give yourself to enjoy Petra, including what not to miss!  ****Post was updated February 16, 2017 as the border crossing has changed in 2017.*** 

Filed Under: Israel, Jordan, Middle East Travel, Travel Tagged With: israel, jordan, middle east, Travel, travel tips

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

Traveling abroad to a foreign country? Tips on how to use Google Translate offline and without wifi OR data! Tips on using the best free translation app!

How to Use Google Translate Offline Without Wifi or Data

June 17, 2017 by Karen Turner 34 Comments

I love challenging myself to visit new places where I’m out of my comfort zone, whether it’s Kosovo or Japan, however the reality is that I’m a cheapskate when it comes to paying for data and I have dietary restrictions. I often travel in areas where people don’t speak English fluently and sign language is…

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Filed Under: Asia, Europe, General Travel Tips, Travel, Travel Gear Tagged With: Travel, travel tips

Tennis racquet next to US Flag. Read about the US open for tennis and tips for attending the US Open in New York.

The Insider’s Guide to the US Open by a fan attending for 30+ years

September 1, 2019 by Steve Ertrachter 42 Comments

This week is a guest post from a reader who happens to be my dad. Steve is a native New Yorker who has been going to the US Open for the past 35 years.  He attends for three days every year.  The most that he has ever spent on one day was $3 for a…

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

Tips for taking a road trip in Andalucia Spain with the best things to see in Andalusia!

Tips for a Road Trip in Andalucia, Spain

January 16, 2016 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

For my birthday, I asked for one thing: a trip.  Jacob granted me my wish: a weekend anywhere I wanted (within reason). I had visited Spain during my first backpacking trip years ago and regretted not leaving Seville to see more of Andalucia. Luckily, Jacob had never been to Spain before and it was easy…

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Europe, Spain, Travel, via-ferrata Tagged With: Adventure Travel, europe, road trip, spain, Travel, travel tips, via ferrata

Tips for eurorailing around Europe and whether you should buy a Eurail tips. Travel Advice for train travel within Europe for first time backpackers.

20 Tips for Eurorailing Around Europe for first time backpackers

April 29, 2017 by Karen Turner 34 Comments

As an American who did my first Eurotrip after graduating college AND now a European resident, I’ve learned a lot lessons about train travel in Europe. These are tips for traveling around Europe by train for first-timers considering buying the Eurail pass, which is available to non-European citizens. Non-European citizens living in Europe can also…

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Filed Under: Belgium, Budget Travel, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: eurail, 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.

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

 

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