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Emma Brown

A familiar face at DutchRevew. Emma arrived in Holland in 2016 for a few weeks, fell in love with the place and never left. Here she rekindled her love of writing and travelling. Now you'll find her eating stroopwafels in the DutchReview office since 2017.
Culture

Holidays in the Netherlands: when are the public, national, and school holidays in 2025?

There are holidays of cultural, religious and historical significance throughout the year in the Netherlands — but...
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Culture

7 reasons why living in the Netherlands will change your life

I honestly can’t remember what it felt like living outside of the Netherlands. There are so many...
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Day Trips

Best beaches in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to Dutch beaches

The sun might be shy here, but nothing beats a summer day at one of the best...
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Health

Mental healthcare in the Netherlands: all you need to know for 2025

Mental healthcare is more important than ever in the Netherlands, with more and more people coming forward...
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Travel

Train etiquette on Dutch trains: 8 things you’ll always see

Ah, train journeys in the Netherlands: not the worst, yet not the best. We all have our...
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Culture

7 things that the Dutch kind of suck at

We've brought you a list of what the Dutch are great at and why the Dutch are...
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Cities

A guide to night buses and night trains in the Netherlands

Had one too many drinks and missed the last train? Bracing yourself for a taxi journey that...
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Attractions

A guide to 13 thrilling zoos and animal parks in the Netherlands

Looking for a fun day trip? Consider it sorted: here are the best zoos, animal parks, aquariums,...
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