Ailish Lalor

Ailish was born in Sydney, Australia, but grew up by a forest in south-east Ireland, which she has attempted to replace with a living room filled with plants in The Hague. Besides catering to her army of pannenkoekenplantjes, Ailish spends her days convincing her friends that all food is better slightly burnt, plotting ways to hang out with dogs and cats, and of course, writing for DutchReview.

Paternity leave in the Netherlands: a complete guide for new fathers in 2026

Dutch paternity leave gives new fathers up to 15 weeks of statutory leave (geboorteverlof), but it's essential to understand the complex UWV payout rules...

7 things you didn’t know about The Hague

Ah, The Hague. The international city of peace and justice, home to many international institutions, and the seat of the Dutch government. Already falling...

The 8 greatest forests in the Netherlands for a nature escape

The Netherlands is full of stunning forests that offer the perfect escape from the rush of the Randstad. A leisurely walk around a forest...

9 things you might not know about King Willem-Alexander

King Willem-Alexander has been the Netherlands' head of state for over 10 years now, but there's more to him than "just" being king. From...

7 of the best scenic bike paths in the Netherlands

With spring right around the corner and sunny weather making a comeback, we all want to spend more time outside. Now is high time...

Case Studies