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.

These Dutch train routes will be jam-packed this September, but here’s how to snag a seat

With Dutch rail chaos looming on the horizon, you'll want to stock up on all the tips and tricks to avoid being crammed like...

Man returns from holiday to €1140 parking fee at Rotterdam The Hague Airport

What was supposed to be a relaxing holiday in Turkey turned into an expensive lesson in airport parking for one man from Overijssel. His mistake?...

Ship to the US? PostNL has just halted all package deliveries to the States

Planning to surprise your cousin in New York with a box of stroopwafels? You might want to hold that thought. Since Saturday, August 23, PostNL...

A Dutch ad depicted a woman being murdered, and the internet’s not having it

Walibi Holland, a Dutch theme park, is facing criticism over a Halloween promotional video that many say makes light of violence against women.  The video’s...

Girl (17) violently attacked and killed while cycling home from Amsterdam, police call for witnesses

Police in Duivendrecht are investigating the violent death of a 17-year-old girl who was attacked while cycling home from Amsterdam on Tuesday night. According to...

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