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Karen Turner
New Yorker–born and raised. Currently living in the Hague, the Netherlands after stints in Paris and Amsterdam. Lover of travel, adventure, nature, city, dresses, and cats.
Published on: April 4, 2017 | Updated on: August 27, 2023

Karen Turner

Game of Thrones in Malta: An Independent Tour Review

April 4, 2017 by Karen Turner 30 Comments

 I love Game of Thrones and when I found out that I was going to visit Malta, I knew that I needed to find the Game of Thrones locations around Malta. Since I had limited time, I chose to take the Game of Thrones tour with Malta Film tours after reading the glowing reviews.

This is an independent review of the tour for my Game of Thrones lovers with some additional tips for finding GOT filming locations in Malta! No spoilers beyond season 1, I promise. 

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Filed Under: Europe, Malta, Travel Photography, Uncategorized Tagged With: malta, Travel, travel tips

The Truth about Japan’s Aokigahara Forest

March 31, 2017 by Karen Turner 44 Comments

Have you heard of the Aokigahara Forest? The Aokigahara Forest in Japan (Japanese: 青木ヶ原) (known as the Sea of Trees in Japanese 樹海) is the country’s most infamous forest. The Junkai forest is infamous due to the internet.Read for more about my experience hiking in this virgin forest and whether you should​ go.

TRIGGER WARNING- This article contains information about suicide which may be upsetting to some people.

I do not include triggering images in this post, only photos of the forest/trees. Images included this post are copyrighted and unauthorized usage will be pursued in court. Please do not twist my words into something that they aren’t.

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Filed Under: Asia, Japan travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: Japan

What to Do & Eat in Melbourne on a Budget by a Local

March 3, 2017 by Karen Turner 31 Comments

As a born-and-raised Melbournian, I will tell anybody that listens that this is truly the best city! Melbourne has been voted the ‘most liveable city in the world’ by the Economist for 6 consecutive years now. However, Australia is not a budget-friendly country for travelers. With a decent cup of coffee costing between $3-$5, it can be easy to see where all of our money goes (You must have at least ONE world-famous Melbourne coffee!)

This post is the attempt of a local Melbournian helping you navigate my hometown on $20 AUD or less a day.  Includes tips for what to eat in Melbourne under $15 AUD and what to do in Melbourne for free.  FREE downloadable Google Map that you can use offline at the bottom!

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Filed Under: Australia, Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, Travel Tagged With: australia, Budget Travel, off the beaten path travel, Travel, travel tips

15 Beautiful Slovenian Cities That You Have Never Heard Of

February 18, 2017 by Karen Turner 49 Comments

Slovenia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and there are so many beautiful cities to visit.  You’ve probably read why quite a few posts about why you must visit Lake Bled, however the best Slovenian cities to visit for me were the ones where we could sit back with a glass of Slovenian wine—and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings.

Thanks to some other bloggers and amazing readers, I’m publishing the 10 most beautiful cities that you’ve probably never heard of to inspire you to visit Slovenia!  (My amazing readers gave me FIVE more in Eastern Slovenia, so keep reading for a few more reader-suggested gems!)

This includes some cute Slovenian cities surrounded by vineyards, overlooking mountains, and nestled next to the sea. Keep reading for the best places to visit in Slovenia if you hate the crowds (or just love beautiful villages in Europe!)

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Filed Under: Europe, Slovenia, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: europe, off the beaten path travel, slovenia, Travel, travel tips

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

Prevent & Kill Bed Bugs & Sand Fleas While Traveling

January 18, 2017 by Karen Turner 8 Comments

Not everything about traveling is nice, in particular, bug bites.  Bed bugs or sand fleas can really ruin a trip (trust me).  Read my advice & Susanna’s tips on how to prevent and kill bed bugs / sandfleas while on vacation. Curing the itch can be harder with a language barrier, but you’ll be glad to come home bug-free.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, General Travel Tips, Health while Traveling, Travel Tagged With: Travel, travel tips

Texel: Perfect Couple Weekend Trip from Amsterdam

December 31, 2016 by Karen Turner 21 Comments

I didn’t hear of Texel until I moved to the Netherlands.  This beautiful island in the North of the Netherlands (about 3.5 hours from Amsterdam) is a well-kept secret among Dutchies who spend their vacations sunbathing on its clean beaches, swimming into the Wadden Sea, biking along its heather-filled dunes, visiting its seal sanctuary for injured seals, and taking in cute little Dutch towns.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend away, a weekend birdwatching, or a family cycling trip, Texel is a great weekend trip from Amsterdam or Rotterdam. It’s my new favorite summer getaway and I’ll be back.

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

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 your vacation days out of the office. Keep reading to see how I managed to swing visiting 12 countries in 12 months with a full-time job.

Traveling is not always about traveling for days…but it’s about going to where you’ve dreamed of visiting, no matter how long you have.  Keep reading for easy steps to travel more with a full time job!

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

Toronto on a Budget In Summer by a Torontonian

October 9, 2016 by Karen Turner 18 Comments

Toronto is a fabulous, multicultural city that offers visitors cultural, natural and gastronomical adventures. It’s possible to explore this dynamic city on a tight budget with a few insider tips courtesy of Toronto native Lauren from Global Locavore! Here are six of her favorite summer activities both on and off the beaten path. Stick around until the end advice about getting around!

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Canada, Local Guides, North America, Ontario, Travel Tagged With: Canada, City Guide, North America, Toronto, Travel

4 Must-See Dutch Castles

August 30, 2016 by Karen Turner 32 Comments

Ever wish that you were born into a royal family or want to visit a castle near Amsterdam?  Even if you’re not, you can visit these four beautiful castles in the Netherlands to feel like a royal, at least for a day.  All are easily accessible via public transit and possible with a day trip from Amsterdam or Rotterdam.  Ready to see some incredible castles?

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: castles, day trips from amsterdam, europe, Netherlands, Travel

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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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