Aurora Signorazzi

Aurora comes from the majestic Italian capital, and is working on her PhD in virology at the University of Groningen. She has been living in the Netherlands for four years and is by now familiar with many Dutch habits... But still finds plenty of reasons to be pleasantly amazed (most of the time) by this industrious country and its brutally honest inhabitants!

5 things expats experience when taking a trip back “home”

You've been counting down for weeks — your visit back home from the Netherlands is almost here! It will be great, but you should...

The Dutch and time: how their language shows they are planning maniacs

The Dutch are crazy about a lot of things, like splitting the bill or eating chocolate sprinkles for breakfast. But their one true love...

Do the royals pay taxes in the Netherlands?

Does the Dutch royal family pay taxes? What exactly is the financial status of the royal family in the Netherlands? This is a good...

Odd Dutch quirks: things Dutchies do, but won’t ever admit to

Dutchies do some pretty weird things sometimes — and no, I'm not talking about visiting the Red Light District. It takes an outsider to...

The gem of the north: 7 free things to do in Groningen

Out of money but looking for some amazing things to do in Groningen? Well, you're in luck, because there are plenty of fun things...

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