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Emily Burger

Emily grew up in South Africa but has also lived in Egypt, the UK, Canada and now the Netherlands. She first came here for her Bachelors in Arts and Culture at Maastricht University and soon fell in love with the land of canals, clogs and cheese. When she's not daydreaming about sci-fi movies or countries yet to explore, you can find her writing for DutchReview.

Dutch sororities and fraternities: yep, they exist (and are echt bizarre)

Hold up — sororities and fraternities in the Netherlands? Isn’t that an American thing? Well, it’s complicated,...

Why is the Netherlands so flat? The complete explanation

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how on earth the Netherlands is so flat, you’re not alone.  When...

Studying in Maastricht: ultimate guide to Maastricht University and more

So you’re considering studying in Maastricht. Great choice! You can look forward to making legendary student memories...

A day trip to Maastricht: what to see, do, and eat

Ah, Maastricht. The metropolitan of Limburg. You’ll find plenty there! This beautiful city is the ultimate marriage...

How to set up your utilities in the Netherlands (in English!) with PartnerPete

Setting up your water, electricity, and other utilities in the Netherlands can be stressful enough to pull...

Surfing in the Netherlands: where to go and what to know in 2023

Surf’s up in the Netherlands? You bet. If you can brave the chilly waters, there are plenty...

Dutch clogs: the traditional wooden shoes of the Netherlands

Visit any Dutch tourist shop and you’ll see this national symbol on keychains, magnets, clothes — you...

Dutch architecture in South Africa you can still see today

It’s easy to spot Dutch architecture in the Cape of South Africa thanks to these two nations'...