When you think of Den Haag, "cars" does not immediately come to mind. Yet the Louwman Museum, located 10-15 minutes from the city centre (by bicycle--remember, we may have a car museum but we're still Dutch), houses the world's largest collection of pre-1910 automobiles, and more than a few specialty cars from the period after. While the cars that supposedly belonged to Elvis and Bond (James Bond) are interesting decorations to be sure, this is not a novelty museum: some of automobiles were the personal possessions of Winston Churchill and even a couple of Habsburg royals, while entire floors of this museum display a comprehensive history of the evolution of very concept of an automobile, from 18th-century horse drawn carriages all the way to the first (and failed) iterations of an electric car.
Just as enticing are the building and grounds itself. Sky-high ceilings, spacious interiors, and well-considered set pieces (my daughters still talk about "the swan car" admittedly a novelty, but what a novelty!) make for a pleasurable afternoon, while the grounds outside are perfect for quiet walks or biking in tree groves that let you forget about all things car, and city until you're ready to return to them both.
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Hug the Tea is a cute café specialising in matcha, but with a wide variety of different teas and tasty baked goods. And they also have a lunch menu.
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Café Constant serves lunch and dinner, but you can also go there for coffee or drinks. There is also a nice terrace on both sides of the front door.
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J&L Bubble Tea is a very cute spot with an extensive menu, everything from the classics, like dirty boba or milk tea to fruit teas, and seasonal specials.
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I find the swimming pool De Blinkerd one of the most relaxing places in The Hague and the building is interesting as well as it is a dome.
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They have almost 200 kinds of different beers, and they organize events, like pub quizzes, so it is a good spot to hang around with friends.
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It is quite small but feels like a little sanctuary in the middle of the city center. The garden is filled with different beautiful hidden sculptures.
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House of Tribes is a lovely cafe with a modern interior and a community table for bigger meetings. It is a great spot if you want to have some work done.
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When you order the dishes you like to share, they put the dishes in the order that will give you the best experience. The food is amazing and so inspiring!
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Full Moon Express is great for a good and fast lunch or dinner. They have different types of noodle soups, wok, barbecue, bento boxes, or Japanese curry.
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I discovered this bakery by surprise when I was taking a shortcut through the city centre. It is located in the middle of the city centre and yet it's quite secluded.
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All around Koningsplein are houses built in the neo-renaissance style typical for the area, beautifully maintained with their front doors in bright colors.
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For breakfast, Petit offers croissants or granola with fruit, for lunch there are two tosti options (the Dutch version of a grilled sandwich).
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