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.

This Dutch city has installed special stairs for cats in case they fall into canals

Falling into a canal is basically a Dutch rite of passage. But when it happens to cats? Not so cute.  In spite of their nine...

Ik Mik Loreland: the Dutch TV show that gave kids nightmares

Once meant to teach Dutch kids how to read, Ik Mik Loreland (which roughly translates to Me Mik and Loreland), aired from 1994 to...

Robbie Williams spent a day trolling tourists in Amsterdam and the footage is hilarious

The global pop icon is no stranger to messing with fame. This week he hit the streets of Amsterdam with a mission: to see...

These changes are coming to your wallet from July 1 in the Netherlands

Hold on to your bank card, because July 1 is bringing a fresh batch of money-related changes, some good, some... well, let’s say less...

Here’s how Belgium’s stricter border checks may impact Dutch travellers

Planning a summer getaway to Belgium? Great choice! You’ve got waffles, beer, and now... entry checks! Starting this summer, the Belgian government will roll out...

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