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Amsterdam Light Festival: The best thing to do in winter in Amsterdam

November 28, 2017 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

The Amsterdam Light Festival is a yearly festival in Amsterdam with changing lights (on an annual basis).  I consider the changing light exhibitions created by artists from all over the world one of the best things to do in Amsterdam in winter.

You can see the Amsterdam Light Festival on foot, by boat, or by bike. Read for tips for visiting the Amsterdam Light Festival, which can only be done during January or December in Amsterdam.

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

Visiting Sint Anna ter Muiden, the smallest town in the Netherlands

June 29, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

When I read about Sint Anna ter Muiden and a couple sources mentioned that it was one of the most beautiful towns in the Netherlands, I was very curious.  This small town is the most western point of the Netherlands and it only has 50 people (as of 2006).  This makes Sint Anna ter Muiden the smallest town in the Netherlands and an absolutely stunning one, only 300 meters from the Belgian border. It’s right next to Sluis, one of the cities of Zeeland, so it’s easy to visit for an hour or two if you’re in the area.  I’ll be discussing the history of this fascinating and beautiful off the beaten path town in the Netherlands….

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Couples Travel, Europe, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam, Zeeland

Sustainable Borneo Travel: Cruising on the Kinabatangan River

February 11, 2017 by Karen Turner 21 Comments

I loved the National Geographic movies about the ecosystems of the world as a child, so I always dreamed of visiting Borneo. However, Borneo is a huge island composed of three countries, so you need to decide where you’re going to go. I chose the amazing Malaysian province of Sabah due to its accessibility by budget airlines (AirAsia) and the Kinabatangan river for its amazing wildlife.

A square inch of land in Borneo is supposed to be more biodiverse than ANY other place on the planet.  This Borneo travel guide covers my experience visiting the beautiful Kinabatangan river, advice about the Kinabatangan river packages you’ll find, the Borneo ecotour that I chose, and information about the animals you’ll see in Borneo!

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Couples Travel, Malaysia, Sustainable Tourism, Travel, Travel Photography Tagged With: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Malaysia, nature, Travel, travel tips

How to visit Rhine Valley on a budget

May 22, 2016 by Karen Turner 14 Comments

Most people think of luxury when they think of Rhine Valley, however it’s possible to visit Rhine Valley on a budget . I absolutely love castles and vineyards, however I don’t have the money for a Viking River Cruise through Germany (I wish!).

This is a guide to the Rhine Valley region visiting the beautiful UNESCO heritage sites of the Upper Rhine Valley without sacrificing thousands of euros for a river cruise.

This is simple: castles, wine, charming towns, and nature.  Your trip has gone horribly wrong if you don’t end up seeing at minimum 2 castles while in Rhine Valley.

For wine lovers, the famous German Riesling from close-by Mosel & Rhine Valley is cheap and easily available. The beauty of the region surprised me, and there’s plenty to do outdoors. Lastly, find out how to save money while staying in a castle.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Couples Travel, Europe, Germany, Uncategorized Tagged With: Budget Travel, europe, germany, road trip, Travel, travel tips

Magical Maastricht: Tips for visiting Maastricht’s christmas market

January 7, 2020 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

Maastricht is such a lovely city and it’s always delightful to have an excuse to revisit Maastricht.   After finding a steal on NS last year, we packed our bags for a weekend to explore Maastricht’s Christmas market, Magical Maastricht.  Needless to say, our weekend in Limburg enjoying Maastricht and Valkenburg was just what we needed.  I recently returned back to Maastricht to revisit Maastricht during the magical Christmas season and I’ve updated this post with more tips for visiting Maastricht during the Christmas season.

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

One perfect day in Antwerp: A self-guided walking tour with the best things to do in Antwerp

October 8, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

Antwerp is one of my favorite Belgian cities.  As I live nearby, I regularly visit Antwerp just for the sake of it, so this post is a compilation of my favorite things to do in Antwerp, some cafes/restaurants, and beer cafes that you’ll want to stop off at.

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Filed Under: Belgium, Couples Travel, Europe, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Your one day guide to visiting Utrecht, the most enchanting city in the Netherlands

October 30, 2018 by Karen Turner 10 Comments

Have you ever visited a place that you fall in love with instantly?  From the moment that I visited Utrecht on a day trip from Amsterdam, I fell in love with Utrecht.  This beautiful Dutch city has canals that are two stories, unlike Amsterdam, which only adds to the delightful architecture, slow pace, amazing food, and the few tourists.  Keep reading for my one day guide to Utrecht with what to do in Utrecht in one day and a complete itinerary for visiting Utrecht.

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, europe, Netherlands, Travel

One day in Aachen, Germany with the best things to do in Aachen

August 8, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

When we decided to visit Maastricht, the Netherlands, I wanted to visit Aachen.  I’m a huge history geek…and Aachen, Germany is a mecca for history lovers.  Aachen was the capital of Charlemagne’s empire–and it’s certainly worth a visit for history lovers! In this post, I’ll be discussing the best things to do in Aachen, great seasonal events in Aachen, and where to stay in Aachen.

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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

Should I elope? Reasons for eloping and 15 best places to elope

July 29, 2017 by Karen Turner 20 Comments

Weddings can be overwhelming, expensive, and exhausting, so eloping with your fiance is a great way to take the pressure off from intensive wedding planning and family stress. (Surprise, I got married!)

Read why eloping was right for us, reasons to elope (or not elope), and about the best places to elope! This is not going to be your typical guide to on how to elope.

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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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