Solo travel

Stayed at I am Local Hostel.. Super beautiful accommodations, made friends with Co-ed dormmates.. we went to see Barbie in the refurbished Panopticon former prison! Solo day: rented bike from hostel and rode through the National Park dunes to the beach-absolute bliss and the water temperature was incredible! Woodstock on the beach is an amazing place to hang out and the wildlife is incredible!

Solo travel

I want to give a shout out to Haarlem, Netherlands. For someone who has seen Amsterdam but gets tired of the hustle of the big city, nearby Haarlem can’t be beat. My son relocated there two years ago and I’ve had the opportunity to visit 4 times already. It’s a mini Amsterdam but much more laid back. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a tourist shop there. It’s safe, easy to get to from Schiphol (the #300 bus has its own road!). It’s beautiful. Safe, and very walkable. I just got back home less than...

Haarlem is a very save city. You can go out during day and night time. There are a few areas that I wouldn't go on my own at night, but that is because almost no one lives there or because the neighbourhoods are known for low crime areas. As a woman, you can walk alone in the citycentre. Just use your right mind. You can always talk to other people if you feel unsafe. Most peope around here are very helpful and polite!

You don't have to worry. I've walked alone with headphones blasting. Noone bothered me. There can me some outgoing drunk people but doesn't mean they'll do/say anything to you. There's always a bus driving in the centre. But in the night it doesn't go often.

Haarlem is very safe. I walk alone a lot at night and I always feel safe. During the day the people are very friendly. Over the weekends just always be aware for people who are intoxicated. There are security who walk around at night if you feel unsafe.

Haarlem is a very calm, nice place. With beautiful nature. Very nice people that are open minded to help you out or just for a talk. The neighborhood becomes quiet at night.