🇳🇱 Haarlem: The Peaceful Dutch Gem Near Amsterdam
✨ Just 20 mins by train from the capital, Haarlem offers all the charm without the crowds! ✨ 🏡 Why Stay in Haarlem? Perfect base for exploring: The Hague, Leiden, Rotterdam & Utrecht 🚆 Affordable Airbnb (way cheaper than Amsterdam!) 500m from the train station—super convenient! 🌾 Local Highlights: Molen de Adriaan: The town’s iconic historic windmill 🌬️ Jumbo & Albert Heijn (AH): Dutch supermarket chains for fresh groceries 🥛🍎 🌷 Day Trip to Keukenhof? Take Bus 852 (book tickets online—8:15 AM is less crowded!) Pro tip: Arrive early to enjoy the tulips in peace! #Haarlem #NetherlandsTravel #SlowTravel #DutchCountryside #WindmillVibes