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.

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 and heartfelt initiative is offering a pop-up...

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? According to them, the relationship just got...

New evidence emerges in Dutch siblings’ death, as the public raises €116,000 for their funeral

A heartbreaking discovery has shed more light on the case of Jeffrey and Emma from Beerta, Groningen. 👇 Just fifteen minutes after their father drove...

You’ll soon have to pay to enter this iconic Dutch tourist destination

Starting next year, tourists will have to fork out €17.50 for the privilege of visiting the Zaanse Schans – one of Holland’s prettiest postcards...

Finally! EU majority supports Dutch push for Israel investigation

After several long months, the EU is finally taking a stand against Israel and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Here's what we know! 👇 Earlier...

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