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.
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Schiphol’s testing street closed, testing demand increased

Minister of Health Hugo de Jonge has decided to close Schiphol’s coronavirus test street. As demand for testing increases, education and healthcare staff are...

McDonald’s Netherlands bans plastic straws and lids, focus on sustainability

McDonald’s Netherlands is introducing a new ban on plastic straws and lids. Starting in mid-October, guests will receive paper straws and a new folded-edge...

Dutch man fights for 85 cents in Supreme Court

We’re all familiar with the Dutch stereotype about being frugal, but the latest report of a man taking an issue of 85 cents to...

Pirates kidnap two workers from Dutch ship off Nigerian coast

Two people were kidnapped by pirates from a Dutch reefer ship, the Water Phoenix, off the coast of Nigeria yesterday.  The Water Phoenix is a...

Sinterklaas arrival: parades, festivities cancelled by municipalities

Several municipalities have cancelled their Sinterklaas entry events this year due to coronavirus. Sinterklaas committees are currently seeking alternatives for the festivities.  Traditionally, Sinterklaas makes...
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