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.

Amsterdam’s King’s Day may be getting a makeover (and it’s about time)

After years of overwhelmed ambulance services, alcohol-fuelled chaos, and canal-side carnage, Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema is finally saying enough is enough. King's Day 2026...

Planning to visit the US? Get ready to hand over five years of social media history

The United States is proposing mandatory social media checks for all tourists from visa waiver countries, including the Netherlands. That means anyone heading to...

Three killed in police chase in The Hague after car crashes into tree and catches fire

Three people died and one was seriously injured early on Wednesday morning after a car crashed and caught fire during a police chase in...

Stricter borders but better deals for expat talent: D66 and CDA unveil cabinet plans

Two centre parties, D66 and CDA, have finally revealed their "positive agenda" for forming a new Dutch government, and it's a mixed bag for...

Ever wondered how the Dutch ditch their Christmas trees? Here’s how (photos inside!)

Where do all the Christmas trees in the Netherlands go after the holidays? Unfortunately, it's not to a better place. Quite a few internationals have...

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