Abuzer van Leeuwen πŸ‡³πŸ‡±

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 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...

Art in Antwerp: why this Flemish city should be your next trip from the Netherlands

Sometimes, you need a change of scenery from the classic Dutch canals. How about Antwerp's Art scene? It's only a short train ride away,...

A family vacation in Mechelen: What to do, see, and eat

If you're a parent, you know all about the challenges of travelling with kids: endless car rides, the chorus of "Are we there yet?"...

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 big move β€” especially this year. Now...

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