Ellen Ranebo

As someone half Swedish and half Irish who has lived in the Netherlands, the UK, and attended an American School, Ellen is a cocktail of various nationalities. Having had her fair share of bike accidents, near-death experiences involving canals, and miscommunications while living here (Swedish and Dutch have deceptively similar words with very different meanings), she hopes to have (and document) plenty more in future.

What your favourite Dutch supermarket says about you

Who needs horoscopes when we have Dutch supermarket stereotypes to define our personalities?  This article is your guide for projecting the image you want into...

Dutch Quirk #127: Ring their bike bell while they tailgate you

Ever been interrupted mid-leisurely bike ride in the Netherlands by a harsh bell ringing behind you? Craning your head around, you probably spotted the...

9 unmissable Dutch music festivals happening this summer

Dutch music festivals have to be seen to be believed: Milkshake’s unapologetic drag shows and the Mysteryland animal heads cannot be missed.  Post-festival, you will...

Hybrid work in the Netherlands: 5 things to know

If you want more time with friends and family and less commuting, working from home some days could be just what you need. However,...

Schiphol’s downsizing plans scrapped due to pressure from US and EU

After an intense meeting with the US earlier this week, it seems the Netherlands has been bullied into abolishing the Schiphol reduction plan. ✈️ Yup....

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