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This is Haarlem top 5 best shoes stores: Foof Shoes
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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

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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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top 5: the best concept stores in Haarlem

By On February 24, 2016

Concept stores are everywhere nowadays, and luckily also in Haarlem. A concept store basically sells more than just one type of product and usually you can also sit down and enjoy a… Read More

How to get to Amsterdam - This is Haarlem
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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

how to: tip your waiter - This is Haarlem
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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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things to do in Haarlem: June 29 – July 5

By On June 28, 2015

photo by Weekend de Kade   Ballet 422 – Filmschuur / Monday June 29 Independent film theatre the Filmschuur presents Cracking the Frame, a monthly program that brings films about art and… Read More

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this is where you sleep

By On January 19, 2015

So, you are planning to visit Haarlem. Good choice! Now comes the important part: deciding where to sleep. You’ve got a few options: a hotel, a hostel, an apartment, or you can… Read More

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this is how to get around in Haarlem

By On January 16, 2015

If you are a first time visitor of Haarlem you might be uncertain on what is the best way to explore the city. Luckily, you have come to the right place. Walk or… Read More