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.

Curfew and visitation ban in the Netherlands inevitable, experts say

As the new variant of coronavirus continues to circulate in the Netherlands, stricter measures remain on the table — and the call for action...

Dutch primary schools and childcare will remain closed for at least the next three weeks

Minister of Education Arie Slob has announced that primary schools and childcare will remain closed until at least February 8. The cabinet did investigate the...

Over a quarter of workers are asked by employers to go into the office

More than a quarter of people who can work from home in the Netherlands are being asked by their employers to come into the...

Amsterdam police gather in support of terminally ill 24-year-old

Last night, Amsterdam police gathered on Dam Square in support of 24-year-old Melissa, who has leukaemia. They rounded up their patrol vehicles for a...

Should I enrol my child in a Dutch school? 6 factors to help you decide (from an expert)

There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to send your child to a Dutch school or an international school in the Netherlands....

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