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The coziest brown bars in Amsterdam to drink like a local

February 22, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

One of the best things to experience in Amsterdam is a cozy brown bar. As a resident of Amsterdam, I experienced many of Amsterdam’s charming cozy brown bars and I hope that this article convinces you to experience a brown cafe in Amsterdam!

These classic Dutch cafes are known for their gezelligheid (a Dutch word that can be loosely translated as a feeling closest to cozy or homey). These bars are known for their large amounts of brown wood, okay selection of Dutch beer (I won’t oversell the selection), and quiet that you can’t often find at modern bars. Although the staff will most likely speak English, there’s nothing like experiencing a drink in Amsterdam like a local!

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Expat Life, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

A weekend of magic: Tips for visiting the Dordrecht Christmas Market

October 20, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

We’ve finally had some snow this weekend.  This weekend was also the Dordrecht Christmas market.  Each December, Dordrecht hosts one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in the Netherlands that coincidentally happens to the be the largest Christmas market in the Netherlands.  It’s due to the fact that the entirety of the Dordrecht historic city.  Read tips for visiting the Dordrecht Christmas market and photos of the Dordrecht Christmas market!

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, The Netherlands, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Your insider 420-friendly guide to cannabis in Amsterdam by a local

August 5, 2019 by Laura Verheijke 1 Comment

Amsterdam has long been considered to be ‘The OG Stoner Hotspot’–the place to go to get high and let loose long before the decriminalization and legalization of Marijuana started sweeping the globe. 

Visiting a Dutch coffeeshop is still a rite of passage for the many tourists who flock to the city every year, but it can still be pretty overwhelming. Here’s my Amsterdammer’s guide to safely experience the city’s gorgeous ganja. This local 420 guide to Amsterdam includes the best coffeeshops in Amsterdam and what you need to know about cannabis in Amsterdam before you toke up written by a former coffeeshop employee!

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands

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 swing and lookout worth almost twenty euros? Keep reading for this honest review of the A’DAM lookout….

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

Follow in the footsteps of Rembrandt: Key locations for Rembrandt

March 1, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of the most renowned Dutch artists is Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, who was born in Leiden prior to moving to Amsterdam to painting some of the famous paintings in the Netherlands. This article will walk you through Rembrandt’s life (with key addresses relevant to his life and artwork) as well as cover the best museums to see Rembrandt’s art in person. 2019 is the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death, which is the perfect opportunity to rediscover his life and art.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Holland, The Netherlands

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 love to try to try the local food and drink specialities…. and beyond Heineken and jenever, most people don’t know what to drink in the Netherlands.

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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

Where to find the best American food in the Netherlands

September 1, 2020 by Karen Turner 19 Comments

As an American living in the Netherlands for a couple of years, I’ve been missing American food a lot.  More of a passion project than a real project, I’ve been compiling my favorite places to buy American food in the Netherlands to help other American expats living in the Netherlands satisfy their cravings.

I’ve been living in Amsterdam and the Hague, so I’ve done my best to include other places, however, please let me know if you have any other favorites for me to add to this list! 

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Filed Under: Europe, Expat Life, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands Tagged With: expat

Café De Vergulde Kruik: the Heineken star cafe in Leiden

February 14, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

If you’re a lover of Heineken or just old brown bars in general, you will want to check out Cafe De Vergulde Kruik in Leiden. This cozy brown bar is one of the oldest brown bars in the city with an incredible story about the Heineken Star. It’s one of my go-to places for a beer, so I’ll include some tips for your visit!

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Filed Under: Europe, Holland, Leiden, Local Guides, Uncategorized

Insider tips for visiting Keukenhof from a local

February 14, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

One of the most famous sites in the Netherlands is Keukenhof. This large garden is only open seasonally, however, it’s world-renown for its beauty. This week’s post is by a Holland local, Lizzie, who is from the area to give you insider tips for visiting Keukenhof, tips for making the best of your trip to Keukenhof, and how to avoid the crowds at Keukenhof.

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Where to find the exact filming locations for Undercover from Netflix

May 6, 2019 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

As a serial Netflix binger, you can believe I was so excited when I saw that Netflix had a new series about the Netherlands and Belgium called Undercover. This series takes place along the Belgium/Dutch border, however you’ll find a number of other filming locations for Undercover throughout Europe. I’ve done the hard work pinning down these Under filming locations in case you want to go in the shoes of your favorite undercover cops! I’ve tried to avoid spoilers here.

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Filed Under: Belgium, Brabant, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

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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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