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.

Single and want to buy a home in the Netherlands? You can only afford 2% of homes on the market

If you’re single and hoping to buy a house in the Netherlands, brace yourself: your chances are about the same as finding a table...

KLM is downgrading their carry-on policy for certain routes (and your bag needs to be even smaller than on EasyJet!)

Something’s brewing in the blue skies of KLM, and it’s not just the coffee. Starting September 9, the Dutch airline is testing a brand-new...

Move over, fossil fuels: Most Dutch electricity now comes from renewable sources

In 2024, the Netherlands hit a major milestone: for the first time ever, more than half of its electricity came from renewable sources. And almost...

The NS is wrongly fining people €350: here’s why

Imagine this: You grab an OV-fiets for a quick spin, cycle home like a responsible human, and return the bike dutifully to their return...

Buienradar forecasts 40 degrees in August — but hold up before you buy a pool

If you checked Buienradar in recent days and saw temperatures of 40°C and hurricane-force winds forecast for August 15, you weren’t alone. But no,...

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