top 5: best shoe stores
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
top 4: secret coffee shops
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
top 5: the best concept stores in Haarlem
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
This is how you get to Amsterdam
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
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
things to do in Haarlem: June 29 – July 5
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
this is where you sleep
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
this is how to get around in Haarlem
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