Haarlem is after all the home of Frans Hals, so a visit to the Frans Hals Museum is a must. Housing the largest collection of Hals's works, not to mention the beautiful buildings they are exhibited within. Take a trip to Groot Heiligland to discover Hals's own house, and wander over to Hall to discover the temporary exhibitions. 

A sandwich of dreams: the stuffed focaccias at Romeo's make for the tastiest lunch around. Heavy on the fillings (from meats, to veg, to cheese and sauces) and on the freshest focaccia one could imagine, if we could eat this every day we would. 

Proving that creating that perfect bouquet is a form of art is Paul from Klavertje Vijf, a florist come workshop space where creativity, and beauty just seem to flow. Whether you're after wedding creations, or just your everyday bouquet; a trip to this store never fails to amaze us.