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The American Book Center: Books in English only
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  • Nathalie_B
  • Updated By Nathalie_B on May 31, 2005
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  • The ABC - Netherlands
    The ABC
    by Nathalie_B
    Personally, I like to read books and a lot! Of course it is possible to find books in English and other languages here in The Netherlands, but if you're looking for some particular type of books you'll need more than just a local bookstore.
    The American Book Center stores are located in 3 cities: The Hague, Amsterdam, and Leuven (Belgium). In general, books in the Netherlands are expensive, you'll pay at least 1,5 times more than you would pay for the same book in the US. But, if you're student and have your valid ID with you, you'll get 10% discount.
    In The Hague the second floor has the bargain section where you can find second hand book. It may take you a while looking for what you want but if you're patient enough you can find some real good book for a very low price. Once I managed to find a book by Paul Theroux for only 3 Euro!

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  • Theme: Books
  • Directions: The Hague: Lange Poten 23 Amsterdam: Kalverstraat 185 Leuven (Belgium): Diestsestraat 115
  • Website: www.abc.nl
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    Hobbywereld: crafters heaven
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  • margaretvn
  • By margaretvn on August 28, 2005
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  • This is a large shop in an industrial site. It has a very large selection of cardmaking and scrapbooking materials and the prices afre good. The people (it is a family run shop) are very friendly. They have a loyalty card which costs 7.50 euros but gives 10% off all purchases. They regularly give classes and demonstrations of card making. There is a coffee area with free tea and coffee and a place for husbands to sit while their wives are shopping!

    the prices range

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  • Theme: Hobbies
  • Address: De Volger 25 De Rijp
  • Phone: 0299 679717
  • Directions: on the N244 towards Alkmaar - the industry site is signposted and you cannot miss the Hobbywereld.
  • Website: www.hobbywereld.nl
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    't Sas: Elegant shopping in Breda
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  • Dutchnatasja
  • By Dutchnatasja on November 1, 2004
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  • Breda - 't Sas - Netherlands
    Breda - 't Sas
    by Dutchnatasja
    In the heart of Breda, you’ll find a new shopping area called ‘t Sas. The shop are exclusive and elegant. The atmosphere is great. There are several shops. They sell antique, cosmetics, flowers, juwerly, homedecoration and much more. There are also several restaurants and bars. It is a very nice place to shop, and one you don’t want to miss! Have fun.

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  • Directions: Close to the church and Havermarkt.
  • Website: www.sasbreda.nl
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    The Barones: Shoppingmall The Barones in Breda
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  • By Dutchnatasja on November 1, 2004
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  • Breda- Shoppingmall de Barones - Netherlands
    Breda- Shoppingmall de Barones
    by Dutchnatasja
    This shoppingmall has about 50 shops. From clothing shops till bookshops, restaurants en two department stores. (V&D and The Bijenkorf, they are very popular in The Netherlands) There is for everybody a lot to shop. It’s located in the heart of Breda. The Barones gets in a week 110.000 visitors, so it’s a very popular mall in this area. From the train it is a 15 minute walk to this mall.

    As much as you want.

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  • Directions: 15 minute walk from the train station. In the heart of Breda.
  • Website: www.barones.nl
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    Keukenhof Gardens: Send Tulips Home
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  • windsorgirl
  • Updated By windsorgirl on October 25, 2003
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  • tulips, Keukenhof Gardens - Netherlands
    tulips, Keukenhof Gardens
    by windsorgirl
    At the Keukenhof Gardens you will see a fantastic display of tulips in their greenhouses. Notice that each variety is labelled and you can order which ones you like and they will be shipped to your home in time for planting in the fall.

    I found the prices quite reasonable and so ordered several dozen as gifts to family and friends. They were all well received and produced beautiful blooms for many years afterward.

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  • Theme: Flowers
  • Website: www.keukenhof.nl
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    Market on Saturday
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  • d_d
  • By d_d on February 2, 2003
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  • Saturday market - Netherlands
    Saturday market
    by d_d
    In the northern part of Amsterdam (the Noord) you can catch a glimpse of traditional Dutch life away from the crowds.
    There are large public markets here on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday that rarely see any tourists and where you can find many nice objects.

    Strange clothes or jewells or....

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  • Theme: Other
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    Films: Dutch cinematography
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  • ATLC
  • Updated By ATLC on October 5, 2007
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  • The Dutch 'Oscar' is called Golden Calf and here's a list of winners.

    Looking for Dutch films? The 'Nederlands Filmfestival' recommends http://uk.imdb.com/

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  • Theme: Art
  • Website: www.filmfestival.nl
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    Claudio Ferrici, my favourite handbag brand: Claudio Ferrici, Dutch leathergoods
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  • ATLC
  • Updated By ATLC on June 21, 2003
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  • MY WELL USED FERRICI COLLECTION - Netherlands
    MY WELL USED FERRICI
    COLLECTION
    by ATLC
    Passing a shoe shop or bag shop is lethal! I really must contain myself if I see very well made, quality leather goods.

    My favourite brand is Claudio Ferrici for bags. It's a Dutch brand but with the Italian quality, craftmanship and style. My business case and several bags are all from this brand. You'd think I have enough but no... new models will have me drooling in no time.

    To some Dutch people it is a disappointment that Claudio Ferrici was founded in 1985, by Jef and Henk van Gils. I would think we should be proud that it is a Dutch family with generations of experience in the leather industry, providing a wealth of knowledge in the art of fine leather styling, and quality. Their main goal has always been to provide the finest quality at reasonable prices.
    Reasonable prices? Ahem. It is still a lot of money!

    Ferrici uses the "Vera Pelle Italiana Conciata al Vegetale" mark for the main part of her leathergoods. This mark guarantees that the leather used to make the product has been tanned exclusively with vegetable extracts and without using any chemical substance that can be harmful to man. Well, this is what the website tells me. But to be honest I never considered it (although it is a good thing) because these bags appeal to me strongly.

    From casual bags to business cases and accessories. The attention to the quality finishing is exquisite.

    There are speciality shops in Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Maastricht, The Hague. And several retailers in The Netherlands and throughout the world.

    Hmm, should I tell? A Claudio Ferrici bag is easily € 150. A business case can be from € 300

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: Breda
  • Phone: +31 765202900
  • Website: www.claudioferrici.com
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    Het Hollands dropwinkeltje: Drop! / Licorice!
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  • nighthawk
  • By nighthawk on December 16, 2002
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  • Netherlands Shopping
    by nighthawk
    For those far away from the Dutch soil and in craving need for drop/licorice....here s the online shop :)
    Perhaps it s even satisfying to look at the pics ....keep a hanky at hand in case you might drool :-).

    The pic I have taken from their site. Will replace it by my own soon.

    I haven t looked carefully, but I do think it s a bit more expensive compared to what I pay in our shops.

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  • Theme: Food and Drink
  • Address: Available at your computer :-)
  • Directions: Depends....
  • Website: http://www.hollandsedrop.com/
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    Senseo Crema: Senseo Crema, a Dutch coffee machine
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  • ATLC
  • Updated By ATLC on December 25, 2002
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  • MY OWN SENSEO CREMA - Netherlands
    MY OWN SENSEO CREMA
    by ATLC
    This coffee machine stormed the Dutch market in 2001. It was a huge success right from the start. In the beginning stock was sold out immediately after it arrived.

    It's a machine which uses special pads to make coffee per cup (or per two cups). For the design and development, Philips (Dutch manufacturer of electric appliances) and Douwe Egberts (Dutch coffee company) collaborated.

    The coffee looks like espresso with a firm creamy layer. Tastes very good. I have quite lost my wish to buy an expensive espresso machine. Though I'd be the last to admit that true espresso is something of a different order.

    Even though coffee per cup is more expensive than percolated coffee, the Senseo Crema entered many households in The Netherlands. The product is now being developed for other countries.

    Around € 70 for the appliance
    About € 3 for a pack of18 coffee pads.

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  • Theme: Food and Drink
  • Website: www.senseo.nl
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