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A Glimpse of Daily Life in The Hague
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Scheveningen pier and Promenade
is a popular area year round
for entertainment and restaurants
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This multi-screen cinema at
Scheveningen shows most films
in their original language (i.e.
often English), subtitled in
Dutch. The Hague has 4 major
cinemas always showing a variety
of current films.
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Flowers are inexpensive, plentiful
and popular. Traditionally, Dutch
men brought flowers to their wives
or girlfriends on Friday. Isn't
this a custom we should all encourage?
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Parking is limited in all city-centres
and strict regulations apply.
Wheel clamping is very common.
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Recycling is encouraged with conveniently
located containers for paper and
glass.
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Somewhat of a shock to newcomers,
sex-shops can be found in every
big city-centre.
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Transportation
in The Hague
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Bikes are commonly used as a
way of travelling to work. There
are separate lanes and
traffic lights for cyclists
on most roads.
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Both pedestrians and motorists
must be alert for cyclists who
seem to generally have priority!
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Public transportation in the
Netherlands is excellent, with
frequent bus, tram and train
connections.
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Shopping in
and around the Hague
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These
shopping streets are typical
of many Dutch villages,
offering a variety of small
independent shops as well as
chain stores such as Hema (household
goods) and Dixons (electronics).
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Fresh fish shop at Scheveningen
Harbour
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Hobbemaplein
market in the Hague has an extensive
range of fruit, vegetables, spices
etc.(pictured above and right).
Most villages have a smaller open
air market one day per week. |
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There
are several different supermarket
chains, with branches everywhere.
Although much smaller than American
or British supermarkets, they
offer a good variety of items
and unlike independent shops are
often open until 8 or 9 pm in
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