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15 books about Amsterdam that you’ll want to read!

February 23, 2018 by Karen Turner 6 Comments

One of my favorite things to do is to pick up a book about a destination before I get there.  I’ve been living in Amsterdam and these are my favorite books about Amsterdam.  I’ve also included some favorite books about Amsterdam from friends of mine….

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, literature, Netherlands, Travel

20 tips on how to survive biking in Amsterdam by a resident

March 6, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

One of the most common questions that I get about the Amsterdam is about biking.  Bicycling in Amsterdam is the best way to get around, however biking can be terrifying for people who are used to leisurely bike rides in the park who haven’t done city biking before.

Keep reading tips from a Dutch resident on what to know about biking in Amsterdam, without a tour, before your trip to the Netherlands!  This guide to cycling in Amsterdam includes Amsterdam bike rules to know prior to biking in Amsterdam for both tourists and residents.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Health while Traveling, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, expat, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

The Best Souvenirs to Buy in the Netherlands by a Dutch Resident

January 1, 2019 by Karen Turner 9 Comments

If you’re looking for the best souvenirs to buy in the Netherlands, we got you covered. Jacob and I have lived in the Netherlands for several years now and we’ve sent a lot of gifts from the Netherlands to family members!  We include lots of tips for buying great gift ideas as well as souvenirs from the Netherlands for yourself!

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

Amsterdam in May: Weather, Events, and tips by a former resident

March 20, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

As a former resident of Amsterdam, I can confidently write that April in Amsterdam is one of the best times of the year to visit Amsterdam. This blog post with insider tips will include key Dutch holidays in April, the weather in Amsterdam in April, what to wear in Amsterdam in April, tips for avoiding the crowds in Amsterdam, how to see the tulips outside of Amsterdam in April, celebrating King’s Day in Amsterdam, and some great events in Amsterdam in April.

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Amsterdam in April: Weather, events, & tips by a former resident

March 5, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

As a former resident of Amsterdam, I can confidently write that April in Amsterdam is one of the best times of the year to visit Amsterdam. This blog post with insider tips will include key Dutch holidays in April, the weather in Amsterdam in April, what to wear in Amsterdam in April, tips for avoiding the crowds in Amsterdam, how to see the tulips outside of Amsterdam in April, celebrating King’s Day in Amsterdam, and some great events in Amsterdam in April.

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25 Essential Travel Tips for Amsterdam From An Amsterdam Resident

December 31, 2018 by Karen Turner 43 Comments

I lived in Amsterdam for over three years. These are my tried and tested tips for visiting Amsterdam based on advice for my friends and family visiting me. I’ve structured in the form of 25 tips including some Do’s/Don’ts.

Although I have plenty to write about living in Amsterdam, I’m most often asked for tips about visiting Amsterdam by friends and strangers. I hope that these tips help you plan your Amsterdam trip!

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

The best cafes and coffee shops in the Hague for coffee in Den Haag

April 13, 2023 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

I knew that the Hague was cosmopolitan, however, I never expected the range of cafes in the Hague that I’ve found here.  As someone who is an entrepreneur, I find that working at a coffee shop (not that kind!) helps me feel both refreshed and inspired in a way that I cannot feel at home.  Similarly, there’s a lot of taking a moment to enjoy a good cup of coffee and the little joys that something so simple can bring, so keep reading for my favorite cafes and coffee shops in the Hague!

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Filed Under: Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: coffee, food, The Hague

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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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