Adam Frick

The Hague

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Spotter since 2024

My spots (18)

Scally's Tea Room – High tea in Chinatown

"Scally's Tea Room" in The Hague markets itself as having the best scones in town. It presents itself as British in a comical but ultimately endearing way!

Coffee & tea

Snacks

Adam

Frick

Oct 5, 2024

Holocaust Memorial – Unique slice of Hague history

This is The Hague's Holocaust Memorial - the way it's set up, once cannot avoid seeing it. History must be remembered or it will be repeated...

Art & culture

Adam

Frick

Oct 6, 2024

Monkeybos – ‘Play forest’ for all ages

"Monkeybos" in The Hague is a veritable play forest instead of a mere playground. It's at the top of my list for hidden gems in the whole country!

Relaxing

Adam

Frick

Oct 5, 2024

Clingendael Pet Cemetery – Charming!

"Clingendael Pet Cemetery" in The Hague has about a dozen headstones that mark the lives and deaths of pooches from the turn of the 20th century...

Art & culture

Relaxing

Adam

Frick

Oct 6, 2024

Al Karam – Syrian cuisine

"Al Karam" in The Hague isn't just another shoarma place - here they really love what they do, plus there's Middle-Eastern, and then there's Syrian...

Restaurants

Adam

Frick

Oct 5, 2024

Het Balihuisje – 'Concept' cafe in trendy 'hood

"Het Balihuisje" is The Hague's attempt to keep up with the 21st-century version of urban chic. It aspires to be a hub of creativity as well as a cafe!

Bars

Coffee & tea

Adam

Frick

Oct 6, 2024

Haagse Harry Monument – Den Haag's patron saint

The "Haagse Harry Monument" in The Hague is a statue dedicated to a comic strip character who became so popular, they just had to pay tribute to him...

Art & culture

Relaxing

Adam

Frick

Oct 5, 2024

O'Casey's Irish Pub – Brexit? What's Brexit?

"O'Casey's Irish Pub" in The Hague brings together nations in a way that everyone feels at home. There's an intimate feeling I can't find elsewhere!

Bars

Music

Snacks

Adam

Frick

Oct 6, 2024

About me

About me
I am a father, husband, writer and teacher (in that order). I emigrated to Den Haag in 2016 and haven't looked back since. While I wait (anxiously!) for permanent residency, I write fiction for pleasure and work as an editor and translator for the Dutch and European professional sphere.

Why The Hague
The Hague consistently refuses to adhere to any stereotypes. Is it a government town? A beach town? A melting pot, or the cradle of bluebloods? Is it an expat town or a traditional fishing village? Really, Den Haag is all of these and more. It's never going to win a nightlight competition versus Amsterdam or Rotterdam, but something different and special emerges the longer you're here and the more you listen: a beacon of authenticity.

Where else can you find me online?
Well, I have my own professional website to reinforce my English editing business, which I am happy to share, but I prefer to keep my online presence minimal--come find me in reality!