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.

Far-right Wilders has left the coalition: What’s next for Dutch politics?

The Dutch government has collapsed after just 11 months in office, with far-right leader Geert Wilders pulling his Party for Freedom (PVV) out of...

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 High Line (that elevated railroad tracks-turned-park in...

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, don't worry — we're not under attack. Every...

The best neighbourhoods in Utrecht: The 2026 guide

Wondering where to live in Utrecht? We set out to find you the best neighbourhoods (and yes, also some 'meh'  but inexpensive neighbourhoods too). Congratulations,...

A wintery trip to Bruges: lights, chocolate, and everything Belgian

Just south of the Dutch border lies Flanders. Not Ned Flanders (d’oh 😜), but the province of Flanders, where they speak Dutch in an...

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