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top 4: best classic pubs

By On April 16, 2018

No trendy hipster stuff here. Only perfect service in a characteristic atmosphere. This is Haarlem presents our top 4 of classic pubs in Haarlem Koops – Damstraat 4 A personal favorite, because of… Read More

dinner

top 4: pizza party

By On April 12, 2018

Fancy a pizza? A proper one, with a real Italian crust and fresh toppings? This is Haarlem presents the top 5 of pizza places in Haarlem!   De Pizzabakkers – Kruisweg 70D… Read More

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top 5: best shoe stores

By On January 23, 2017

Shoe shopping, who doesn’t love it? To help you on your way, here is This is Haarlem’s top 5 of the best shoe stores. No big chains, only small boutiques with a… Read More

shop beauty

this is me getting a haircut

By On October 11, 2016

A few weeks ago Adam Tullett from Toni & Guy Haarlem kindly invited me to his salon for a little makeover. Since my bangs had been blocking my view for a while,… Read More

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top 5: best vintage fashion

By On March 23, 2016

It wasn’t too long ago when a citytrip abroad for me would involve at least one afternoon of shopping at stores that were unique to the city/country in question. In London you… Read More

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top 4: secret coffee shops

By On February 29, 2016

The days of shops selling just clothes or only books are long gone. Welcome to the era of concept stores! For those who have been living under a rock for the past… Read More

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This is how you get to Amsterdam

By On February 19, 2016

One of the great things about Haarlem is that it is so close to Amsterdam. And it is super easy to get there, too. Train Easiest way: by train. Trains leave eight… Read More

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how to: tip your waiter

By On February 12, 2016

I once read on a website for people visiting the Netherlands that Dutch waiters tend to be offended by guests leaving a tip. Let me tell you once and for all: that… Read More

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top 5: best second-hand bookstores in Haarlem

By On February 8, 2016

There is one reason why I still prefer real paper books and magazines over digital ones: the smell of paper. I just really love it. Always have, and probably always will. A… Read More

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Pharmacies: where to find them

By On February 5, 2016

Let’s hope you don’t get sick during your stay in Haarlem, but if you do this list might come in handy. Basically, there are two types of pharmacies in the Netherlands. 1.… Read More