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Austria on a budget: 15 cost-cutting tips for budget travel in Austria

September 11, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

One of the biggest shocks of planning our trip to Austria was how expensive Austria is…  After spending three weeks this past August in Austria, I hope that I can help you better plan your travel in Austria to cut costs.  Fifteen tips for budget travel in Austria are included in this article!

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Filed Under: Austria, Budget Travel, Europe, Uncategorized

How to see the tulip fields near Amsterdam for free by a local

November 1, 2018 by Karen Turner 26 Comments

I’m obsessed with tulips and one of my favorite parts of living in the Netherlands is going to the tulip fields in Holland each year. I include tips for seeing the tulip fields near Amsterdam for free!

Although most people visit Keukenhof, it’s very easy to see the Dutch tulip fields without a tour or a bike.  You can easily visit the fields on a budget, so read for tips on how to see the tulip fields in the Netherlands for free two different ways.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, biking, Budget Travel, nature, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips, tulips

Why you must visit Subotica, Serbia: an art nouveau dreamscape

May 4, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

When I was researching my trip to Serbia, I was intrigued when I read about a city in Northern Serbia with art nouveau architecture. One of my favorite pastimes when traveling is to find beautiful architecture, so when I decided that I’d visit Serbia, I knew that I had to find my way to Subotica.  Keep reasons for reasons to visit Subotica, Serbia and a little miniature guide to Subotica with tips on things to do in Subotica, Serbia.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Europe, Serbia, Uncategorized Tagged With: balkans, serbia

How to visit France on a budget: Thirteen cost-cutting tips for travel in France

May 25, 2019 by Steve Ertrachter 12 Comments

If you’re visiting France, you might be wondering how you can afford your trip between the food, the hotels, and the attractions.  However, it’s definitely possible to visit France on a budget.

These are tips that I’ve perfected via my time living in Paris, traveling in France, and my dad’s recent trip around France. Traveling on a budget isn’t always about surviving on a shoestring, but cutting back on unnecessary expenses to splurge on the experiences that matter to you.   I wrote this blog post together with my dad based on his recent trip to Provence and my travel around France. This post has been recently updated based on a recent trip. (April 2019).

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, France, Paris, Uncategorized Tagged With: Budget Travel, europe, France, Travel, travel tips

Your Albania itinerary: The best things to do in Albania

April 18, 2018 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

One of my favorite trips of last year was visiting Albania.  We only had a week in Albania, which is a bit on the low side, but enough to get you hooked on visiting this beautiful country in the Balkans, but I’ve expanded this itinerary to include the best things to do in Albania with the help of friends.  I include a complete itinerary for our trip to Albania, which was done entirely by bus besides one organized trip to Valbona.  I hope that this Albania itinerary inspires you to visit this beautiful country!

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Albania, Budget Travel, Europe, Uncategorized Tagged With: balkans

Where to stay in New York City: 13 affordable hotels in New York City

July 11, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

A lot of you have asked me if I had any recommendations for clean and cheap hotels in New York City. As a New Yorker myself, I’ve struggled with giving out hotel recommendations as well, I don’t stay at a hotel when I’m in New York.  I’ve asked fellow travel bloggers and friends for their picks for affordable hotels in New York City and I’ve provided some insider tips for finding cheap hotels in New York City.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, New York City, New York State, Uncategorized, United States

Ein Tag in Haarlem: ein perfekter Reiseplan mit Aktivitäten in Haarlem

December 1, 2018 by Karen Turner 7 Comments

Wenn du die Niederlande besuchst, musst du von Amsterdam nach Haarlem fahren, einer typisch “niederländischen” Stadt. Haarlem ist ein sehr einfacher Tagesausflug von Amsterdam aus, nur fünfzehn Minuten mit dem Zug. Diese ikonische niederländische Stadt mit hübschen Kanälen, weniger Touristen, entspannter Atmosphäre und beeindruckender Architektur ist ein Muss für Menschen, die nur wenig Zeit in den Niederlanden haben. Lies weiter, um herauszufinden, was du in Haarlem unternehmen kannst, inklusive einem kompletten Tagesprogramm in Haarlem (mit Karte). Am Ende findest du eine ausführlichere Liste von Aktivitäten in Haarlem.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, day trip from amsterdam, day trips from amsterdam, Netherlands

Hotel Not Hotel Review: A quirky and affordable hotel in Amsterdam

February 12, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

I love a quirky hotel. On my last night living in Amsterdam, I stayed at Hotel Not Hotel. This review of the hotel is not sponsored and I paid for my stay myself. I hope this review helps you judge if Hotel not Hotel is for you…or not.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Couples Travel, Europe, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

How to buy cheap train tickets in the Netherlands

July 15, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

After living in the Netherlands for three, I’ve become frugal as I find the Dutch trains expensive.  I’m here to dish my insider tips for how to buy cheap train tickets in the Netherlands.  

I’ve divided this post on how to save money on the Dutch trains into two sections: tips for tourists to save money on the Dutch trains and one more suited to residents of the Netherlands who are looking to save on the Dutch trains. 

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Off the beaten path things to do in Utrecht with insider tips

August 17, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

Two weeks ago, I headed to Utrecht for the ultimate insider tour of Utrecht.  I was lucky enough to be shown around by Utrecht by Suzanne, a proud resident of Utrecht, that I met using a website called 2 glimpse.  We had a lovely time doing the off the beaten path things to do in Utrecht that many tourists miss.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

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