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Emanuela Occhipinti

Emanuela traded pasta for passport stamps, wandering her way across the globe. With a Master’s in East Asian Studies she has a passion for Japanese literature. She decided to settle in the Netherlands to fully enjoy flower culture. When she’s not writing (rare, but it does happen), she’s on a mission to find the perfect skincare product and will gladly corner you for a passionate TED Talk on why sunscreen reapplication is the most important thing.

Summer who? Code yellow thunderstorms will hit the Netherlands this Saturday

Just when we were getting used to sipping cocktails in the sun and pretending we lived in...

Another child coma case potentially linked to Haribos laced with cannabis

A 9-year-old boy from Zeeland fell into a coma for three days last month — now, the...

VVD slams door on PVV: The upcoming Dutch cabinet with Wilders is basically cancelled

In a political plot twist that many saw coming, VVD leader Dilan Yesilgöz has just ruled out...

This Dutch university just cut ties with Israel, but nine others are still linked to Israeli defence research

Erasmus University in Rotterdam has hit the brakes on its academic ties with three Israeli universities: Bar-Ilan...

No Dutch trains or alternative transport this Friday, due to 24-hour strike

Heads up, train travellers! 🚨 A major strike is on track (pun intended) for Friday, June 6,...

Vondelpark hosts open living room for men to discuss their mental health this week

Something a little different is popping up in Amsterdam’s Vondelpark this week: The Gathering of Men. A cosy...

Did you know Amsterdam has a boat full of cats? Introducing De Poezenboot

Looking for something quirky and unforgettable to do in Amsterdam this week? Head straight to De Poezenboot...

Goodbye budget flights: Ryanair says “doei” to this Dutch airport, thanks to soaring costs

Bad news, budget travellers, because Ryanair is saying “tot ziens” to Maastricht Airport from October 26. ✈️ Why?...