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Abuzer van Leeuwen 🇳🇱

Abuzer founded DutchReview a decade ago because he thought expats needed it and wanted to make amends for the Dutch cuisine. He has a Masters in Political Science and IT but somewhere always wanted to study history or good old football. He also a mortgage in the Netherlands and will happily tell you too how to get one. Born and raised in Rotterdam, Abuzer now lives in Leiden but is always longing back to his own international year in Italy.

The Singelpark in Leiden: how citizens created one of the best parks in the Netherlands

What if we told you that there's a park in the Netherlands that's kind of like the...

What you need to know about Labour Day in the Netherlands

It's Labour Day in the Netherlands. Yes, people, gather round! It's the universal holiday on which we...

6 essential phrases you need for this King’s Day

King's Day is the closest thing we Dutchies have to St. Patrick's day: a nationwide excuse for...

7 ways buying a house in the Netherlands could save you money (wait what?)

Tired of throwing away your hard-earned cash on rent but not feeling wealthy enough to spend hundreds...

The perfect daytrip: 4 things to do in Amersfoort

Going to Amersfoort but not sure what to do? Here are 4 things to do in Amersfoort...

4 things to know about the 2023 Dutch election results

Who and what is the BBB party? Who are the winners and losers of the Dutch elections...

8 steps to getting a mortgage and buying a house in the Netherlands for expats

Sure you’re all up-to-date on the latest developments about buying a house in the Netherlands. But how...

Panzerò: bringing you fresh Italian street food in Rotterdam

Just a few minutes' walk from Blaak station and the Markthal, you’ll find a cosy but delicious...