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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.

Monthly alarm sirens in the Netherlands: what you need to know

So you're wondering why you're hearing sirens in the Netherlands on a Monday morning. First of all,...

Why the Netherlands will never have an ‘Elfstedentocht’ (Eleven Cities Tour) again

An Elfstedentocht in Friesland, the Netherlands is what the Dutch people want more than winning a World...

Where to eat in Rotterdam: 13 trendy restaurants to go to in 2024

Wondering where to eat in Rotterdam? Looking for a trendy hipster place? A gourmet experience? Or just...

Eating out in Leiden in 2024: the top hotspots to check out!

As you might know by now, Leiden has a special place in our hearts here at DutchReview....

How Dutch people get rid of their Christmas trees

Where do all the Christmas trees in the Netherlands go after the holidays? Unfortunately, not a better...

The ultimate Dutch winter wonderland photo report

One thing that never changes in the Netherlands is the love for snow. And so, here are...

7 questions answered about getting a Dutch mortgage in 2024

So you finally decided to buy a house in the Netherlands instead of renting. Congrats! That’s a...

Gourmetten: A ‘gezellige’ evening of classic Dutch dining

You haven't celebrated Christmas in the Netherlands properly if you haven't done gourmetten. Gour-what-en? Exactly. If you're the foreigner...