18km (11 miles) W of Amsterdam
Some visitors to Amsterdam prefer to "commute" from Haarlem. The small city (pop. 150,000) has a similar 17th-century ambience, but gets along nicely without the many hassles that go with the nearby capital's famously tolerant and often eccentric lifestyle. You can easily get around this quaint, quiet center of music and art on foot. Haarlem is home to one of Holland's premier art museums. Besides, it's close to the North Sea beaches and to the bulb fields, at the heart of an area dotted with elegant manor houses and picturesque villages.
Haarlem Travel Experiences
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Settling In to Being on Vacation
We arrived in Amsterdam late Thursday afternoon and found ourselves immensely well pleased and situated at the Golden Bear, the venerable... Continue reading »
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Day 1: Landing and Staying at the Brouwer House
Day 1: We arrived in Amsterdam and sat in the airport for one hour before buying tickets for the train Amsterdam. We arrived at 7:00... Continue reading »
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The most romantic city in Europe..no wait I thoug...
Ry is in heaven and although I have been here before, I love the fact that I am sharing this with him! We settle into a rented stud... Continue reading »
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Amsterdam, Holland
Amsterdam was such a great time. I went with Alsyon and Micaela. We met up with other students from our program. We arrived on Friday and... Continue reading »
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Amsterdam, Netherlands - Warning: Contains Adult...
“Hello gentlemen,” said the man standing beside a doorway with lurid pictures of naked couples behind him. We turned around to face him b... Continue reading »
