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.

How to get found as a freelancer in the Netherlands (when nobody knows your name yet)

Registering as a zzp'er takes an afternoon. Getting your first Dutch client when nobody knows your name is the part nobody warns you about. You've...

How much does weight-loss medication cost in the Netherlands in 2026?

If you've been eyeing weight-loss jabs and wondering what they'll do to your bank balance, the short answer is that you'll likely be paying...

Travelling to the Netherlands? Here are 8 things to take care of before you go

From securing a travel visa or ETIAS authorisation to navigating the Dutch transport network, this checklist covers eight handy steps to make your trip...

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