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.

Police bring gifts for children after Sinterklaas theft

When a Rotterdam family's Sinterklaas gifts were stolen from their front door, the police didn't just go after the thief; they made a heartwarming...

Should Rutte and the king follow the US example and receive their COVID vaccination in public?

In the US, former presidents are being vaccinated on camera to show the public that the vaccine is safe. Now the question in the...

Restaurant industry threatens to open on January 17 and stay open

Restaurants and cafes in 50 municipalities are threatening to open their doors on January 17, regardless of coronavirus measures.  The restaurant industry is fed up,...

Weekly update: coronavirus continues to decline at a snail’s pace

Coronavirus cases in the Netherlands have decreased again only slightly, according to new figures from the RIVM. While it may be a step in...

The Netherlands’ first vegan supermarket is coming to Amsterdam

Vegan Fresco, the Netherlands' first vegan supermarket, is coming to Amsterdam in January.  It's a sustainably designed supermarket selling only plant-based products, according to Het...

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