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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

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museums & galleries

De Hallen: museum of modern and contemporary art

By On February 4, 2016

De Hallen is Haarlem’s museum of modern and contemporary art. And it is one of my personal favorites. Not just in Haarlem, but of all museums in the Netherlands. What I like… Read More

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top 5: best street food in Haarlem

By On February 1, 2016

  Walking around town all day long can make a person hungry. Sometimes your hunger is best satisfied with a nice salad or a grilled vegetable sandwich. Other times you need something… Read More

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things to do in Haarlem: December 12 & December 13

By On December 11, 2015

Market by Portrait #1– December 12 & December 13 Portrait is a concept store where you can shop, drink coffee and come to do some work. Coming weekend though, the focus is… Read More

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top 5: the best coffee in Haarlem

By On November 6, 2015

It is part of the morning ritual of most people I know: a nice cup of coffee. Back home, you probably have a favorite spot where they know how to make your… Read More

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go for a walk in Haarlem’s National Park

By On July 9, 2015

Taking a hike in a National Park might not be the first thing that springs to mind when planning your visit to Haarlem. It should be though! National Park Zuid-Kennemerland is located between… 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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things to do in Haarlem this weekend: June 19th – June 21th

By On June 19, 2015

Night of the churches (Kerkennacht) – Friday June 19 Once every two years over 100 churches in the Netherlands open their doors to those that are curious about what goes on in… Read More

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coffee & tea

feel at home at Anne & Max

By On May 13, 2015

For over ten years now, Anne & Max has served the best coffees and sandwiches to the people of Haarlem, me included. I have been a regular visitor here since the day… Read More

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things to do in Haarlem this week: May 11th – May 17th

By On May 11, 2015

Welcome to the very first edition of Things to do in Haarlem this week where I will give you a weekly overview of fun things to do in Haarlem. Let’s get started! ‘Because I… Read More