food

Your neighborhood guide to the 14th arrondissement of Paris

March 20, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

I often write about travel, but travel is often about enjoying your surroundings. For most of my time in Paris, I lived in the 14th arrondissement. Although this arrondissement isn’t famous in the same way that other arrondissements for its attractions, there are many things to do in 14th arrondissement as well as some fantastic food. I hope that this neighborhood guide to the 14e arrondissement inspires you to stick around to explore a bit of this local neighborhood in Paris.

Shortly after moving to Paris, we found a charming apartment in a historic Haussmannian building in the 14th. It was small and I wasn’t sure what it would be like in the 14th arrondissement. Given how crazy the apartment market in Paris is, we took it although the apartment wasn’t exactly what we thought it would be (“CLEAN ME” written into the blinds). That said, I instantly fell in love with the neighborhood. Most people only visit the 14th for the Montparnasse Tower or the Paris Catacombs, however hopefully this little guide inspires you to find some good food after visiting the catacombs.

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Singapore’s coolest neighborhoods: Off the beaten track Singapore

January 14, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

If you’re planning a trip to Singapore, you’ve probably read about the Gardens by the Bay and other things to do in Singapore a million times. Don’t worry; this guide written by a Singaporean resident focuses on off the beaten path Singapore with unusual places to visit in Singapore for embracing your inner hipster (or just having some great local food/drinks).

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A free self-guided walking tour of the best chocolate in Brussels

November 1, 2019 by Karen Turner 17 Comments

If you’re figuring out what to do in Brussels and you’re a chocolate lover, you must try Belgian chocolate—and do a chocolate tasting in Brussels. Here’s some advice for finding the best chocolatiers in Brussels on a self-guided chocolate tour in Brussels, including their addresses!

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Your Belgrade food guide: Where to eat in Belgrade and where to drink coffee in Belgrade, Serbia

May 7, 2018 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

While visiting Belgrade Serbia, I fell hard for Serbian food. I’m not pretending to be a tried-and-true expert on Belgrade, but with the help of Svetlana, one of my Instagram followers who lived in Belgrade, my fantastic hostel receptionist, and some new Serbian friends, I was able to expertly navigate Belgrade’s food scene. This is my little guide to where to eat in Belgrade, Serbia with some tips on where to drink coffee in Belgrade in between your meals. (Be prepared to leave Belgrade ready for a coffee IV.)

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Your foodie guide to Yerseke, the best place to try Zeeland mussels, oysters, and lobster in Zeeland

June 15, 2018 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

Sometimes, I get a wild hair–and when I read about the Zeeland mussels, oysters, and the Oosterschelde lobster, I knew that I had to visit this Dutch province just for the seafood. After researching where to try the best seafood in Zeeland, I ended up deciding to visit Yerseke.

This cozy fishing village is one of the best places in Zeeland to try local Zeeland seafood. In this little guide to Yerseke for day trippers, I’ll be discussing the history of Yerseke, where to eat in Yerseke, and what to eat in Yerseke.

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Where to find authentic and cheap food in Amsterdam by a local

June 1, 2020 by Karen Turner 19 Comments

Finding the best places to eat in Amsterdam where you’re on a tight budget can be tricky as eating in Amsterdam seems expensive. As a resident of 2+ years of Amsterdam, I wrote this guide to where to eat in Amsterdam on a budget for anyone looking for cheap restaurants in Amsterdam who want to also eat at non-chains that provide some healthy options! It’s possible to stay on a budget while eating in Amsterdam, so keep reading for the best cheap eats in Amsterdam.

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Where to eat in Buffalo: A resident’s guide to the best places to eat in Buffalo NY

December 1, 2018 by Karen Turner 11 Comments

I spent a couple of years living in the Queen City (Buffalo, NY). A lot of people aren’t impressed by Buffalo at first and that’s because Buffalo is the kind of city that you need to take the time to explore by car. Sometimes you feel like a detective standing in a strip-mall parking asking yourself if this really the amazing donut shop that you heard about.

That’s the thing: Buffalo is about the people and the food. You need to talk to locals about where to eat in Buffalo as the food is spread out all over the city and luckily, I have some friends who have been keen to introduce me to the best places to eat in Buffalo, New York.

This is not so much a guide to “fancy” restaurants or the newest restaurants, but a guide to the classic food in Buffalo that you’ll want to try along with some affordable yet delicious restaurants in Buffalo. I promise that there’s some vegetarian options here. Map at the bottom. 🙂

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7 Foods You Must Try In Kolkata, India

November 26, 2017 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

If you’re planning a trip to Kolkata (formally known as Calcutta), prepare to EAT all the delicious and famous Kolkata foods that make Bengali food distinct.

Read tips from a local (Chandrima) on where to buy the best Bengali food in Kolkata and what Bengali dishes to try in Kolkata. Keep reading for a Kolkata food guide by a local in this guest post to make you properly hungry….

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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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