Brin Andrews

Brin is an avid ice cream eater from the US, calling Amsterdam home since early 2019. As a lover of mountains, life below sea level has been a bit of an adjustment, but she manages to stay afloat with long runs, wine, and frequent travel. Incidentally, these are a few of her favourite topics to write about.

Netherlands fourth most likely to recover economically from the pandemic

Out of 37 countries, the Netherlands has come in as fourth most likely to recover financially from the coronavirus crisis. This is according to...

Attacks on four Polish supermarkets in the Netherlands a coordinated effort, say police

Last week, there were four attacks on Polish supermarkets belonging to the Biedronka name, with Iraqi-Kurdish owners. Police are now assuming a coordinated effort...

Coronavirus update: grave new numbers re-emphasise need for lockdown and quiet Christmas

The RIVM has released another round of concerning coronavirus figures for the past week. Today, as we settle into the first day of a...

All is not lost for Dutchies: HEMA remains open for sausage and cake

Even though department stores have been classified as non-essential businesses, HEMA is staying open, much to the joy of Dutchies. The chain sells everything under...

Dutch Lockdown: these are the measures now in effect

The Dutch cabinet has issued a new set of emergency coronavirus guidelines to go into effect on December 15. The restrictions will last for...

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