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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! Leave a Comment Theme: BooksDirections: The Hague: Lange Poten 23 Amsterdam: Kalverstraat 185 Leuven (Belgium): Diestsestraat 115Website: www.abc.nl
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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 Leave a Comment Theme: HobbiesAddress: De Volger 25 De RijpPhone: 0299 679717Directions: on the N244 towards Alkmaar - the industry site is signposted and you cannot miss the Hobbywereld.Website: www.hobbywereld.nl
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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. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Close to the church and Havermarkt.Website: www.sasbreda.nl
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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. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: 15 minute walk from the train station. In the heart of Breda.Website: www.barones.nl
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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. Leave a Comment
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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/ Leave a Comment
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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 Leave a Comment
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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. Leave a Comment
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Please see Off The Beaten Path tip for more info! The museum is located in the old church. The rectory is transformed into a tea shop. But you can also buy online from the link below.
Tea specialities like special Chinese teas, tea mélanges and local teas from Groningen and Friesland.
Also accessories like tea filters, etc.
Photo: from website
Tea: from € 2,45 per 100 gr. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: Hoofdstraat 15-17, 9973 PD HouwerzijlPhone: +31 595 572 053Website: www.theefabriek.nl/ Other Contact: info@theefabriek.nl
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These are Dutch chocolate brands of which my favourite is Verkade.
Verkade also makes biscuits.
Both Verkade (since 1886) and Droste (since 1863) are very old brands with memorable advertisements that all Dutchies are familiar with.
Especially Verkade was a pioneer in advertising. With every product you used to get little pictures to collect in special albums. There were 30 albums before 1940 and five after 1965. The original albums are worth money, nowadays and are still being reprinted.
The name was on biscuit tins and is to this day associated with homely comfort and drinking tea with mum.
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www.verkade.nl
www.droste.nl
They are the "Cadbury" of The Netherlands.
- Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: Any grocery shop or supermarketWebsite: see above
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