Monthly Archives: August 2010

Where to buy Tea in The Hague? At Marion’s Betjeman and Barton Teashop

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Marion van den Blik decided to share her passion for tea with others and opened shop in The Hague in August 1992. It was the first teashop of Betjeman and Barton in the Netherlands. Betjeman and Barton is originally a … Continue reading →

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New Meyva

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

Open for over 20 years the New Meyva serves specialities from Suriname.  Their roti’s are a true treat. Friendly staff make you feel at home and are ready to help you order if you are not familiar with the dishes. Just around … Continue reading →

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International Day The Hague 2010

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Have you ever wondered what the Peace Palace really looks like inside but never had the chance to go there? On September 19th several international organisations based in The Hague are open to the public. Tours will be given by the … Continue reading →

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The Hague’s Cultural Season Begins

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

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M Building by Rem Koolhaas cancelled by The Hague

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

The City of The Hague has canceled the M Building by Rem Koolhaas just after they hade broke ground in front of the The Hague Central Train Station and had spend roughly € 2 mio planning costs. I would say … Continue reading →

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The Stork of The Hague (1) – On the Big Church

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

The coat of arms of the City The Hague contains a stork, for ages already. Two weeks ago, for the first time, I met several participants of Opûh Koffie (Open Coffee), an unstructured group of The Hague loving Hagenaars and … Continue reading →

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Vapiano, for a quick bite

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

Vapiano is a self-service Italian restaurant for those looking to not spend that much but still feel like they are dining out. When you walk in you are handed a swipe-card and the first thing to do is find a … Continue reading →

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The Hague Market, the biggest market in Europe

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

With over 500 stalls the Hague Market is the biggest market in Europe! Besides being open 4 days a week you can find almost anything on the market. It is handy to know that their goods range from fresh produce to clothing, flowers … Continue reading →

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Where to dine in The Hague on Mondays (1)

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

One of the typical habits of Dutch restaurants is that they close early. Usually they don’t take orders after 9.00 PM. Moreover, on Mondays most restaurants are closed. For reference purposes we have various Dutch sites that contain guest reviews … Continue reading →

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Slagerij Rob Van der Zalm

Posted on August 4, 2010 by

I needed to start the Shopping and Food and Drinks categories. As I’m currently the “Mayor” of Slagerij Rob van der Zalm (a slager is a butcher) on Foursquare with 2 check ins only, I thought to start with them. … Continue reading →

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