House of Borski – Latest Hotspot In Overveen

Overveen, a lovely village just eight minutes by bike from Haarlem’s city center, has a new hotspot, House of Borski. Formally known as ‘Het Koffiehuisje’, the space has been completely made over to the delight of locals and new visitors. Vibrant,...

Handy app that warns you about ticks

It is the time of the year – more than half of the tick bites happen in June and July. But in which part of the Netherlands are the risks high? The Nature Today app People are not aware of the risks of a tick bite according to biologist Arnold van Vliet. Figures...

5 SUMMER CAMP TIPS IN THE HAARLEM AREA

School Summer Holidays are just a few weeks away. For most of us holidays plans vanished after Covid19 knocked at the door. No trips to the French Riviera, Tuscany or other exotic destinations. A staycation is more like it. Next question: ‘Are there Summer Camps...

Visit the ‘Vakantiebeurs’!

When is the best time to book my Summer Holidays? I have the feeling that prices went up when I booked’,  That’s what an expat friend asked me the other day. In January the travel industry likes to secure their cash flow. That’s why you see a lot of...

Spirit of Christmas at 3 country estates near Haarlem

It’s easy to get in the fesitive December mood with so much Christmas Fairs throughout The Netherlands. Some are organized in city centers, some are open-air markets, some fairs will be held in old churches or even better at beautiful country estates. Are there...