Culture and History, Haarlem Local Life
Let’s delve into the why behind Remembrance Day and it’s customs. Understanding remembrance day May 4th Remembrabce day is a moment for the Dutch people to honor and remember those who lost their lives during Woorld War II, as well as those who have fallen...
Haarlem Local Life, Holidays
If you wonder how to dispose of your Christmas tree, here is some handy info. Christmas tree collection made fun in Haarlem and Zandvoort Haarlem The municipality of Haarlem arranges a Christmas tree collection on December 29th, January 5th, and 12th, between...
Haarlem Local Life, Holidays, Kids
Fall school break, aka Herfstvakantie, is just around the corner! Here are 7 tips to have a jolly good Herfstvakantie in and around Haarlem. KID’S NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Several museums will open up the door on Saturday, October 23, to kids, aged 4 -12, and their...
Haarlem Local Life, Leisure & Travel
The Formula 1 race will be back in Zandvoort for the first time in 36 years! It’s a dream coming true for a lot of Dutch F1 fans. What makes it even more special is that Dutch driver Max Verstappen, currently one of the best F1 drivers around, will be there. The...
Food & Drink, Haarlem Local Life, Local business
A few weeks ago I received an invitation to pay a visit to the Cordemeijers at the Food Union in the Waarderpolder, the base of Cordemeijers’ business. How it all started It all started about eight years ago. Hans Cordemeijer had visited Italy quite often on...
