Why You Should Never Live In Haarlem

You do not want to live in Haarlem.

Haarlem is full of ugly old streets.

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The scenery is pretty average.

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This windmill does nothing.

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Haarlem has a big obnoxious Church getting in the way in the main square.

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Nothing happens in Haarlem. (Look at these boring free people.)

Liberation Day (Photo: Melanie Caitlin)

Haarlem has no culture.

Teylers Museum Fossil Room [Photo Credit: Brian Shuchuk, travellingshus.com]

Haarlem doesn’t have any nice parks.

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Look at this annoying canal.

Haarlem Photo by M.Bakenes

So uninspiring!

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There is no where to drink coffee.

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The markets are just full of cheese.

The Botermarkt [image source]

As you can see, Haarlem is rubbish! Don’t come here!

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Katie Joy

Jewellery Designer at Uniquely You Jewellery

Katie Joy was born and raised in London and now lives in Haarlem with her partner and their two cats. Katie Joy runs her own handmade jewelry business from home and is the Editor in Chief for ExpatsHaarlem. She enjoys exploring Haarlem, trying new places to eat and drink and likes to immerse herself in the Dutch lifestyle.

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