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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

5 personality traits that the Brits could learn from the Dutch

What should the Brits learn from the Dutch? We'd never generalise, but the stereotypes (on both sides)...
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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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Housing

Furnishing your house in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

So, you've just moved into your new place in the Netherlands. Great! But here's the thing: it's...
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Culture

Moving to the Netherlands: the pros and cons

Before you move to this gorgeous country, it's always worth knowing what the pros and cons of...
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Culture

8 great windmills to visit in the Netherlands

Windmills are one of the first things you think of when you hear the words "Holland" or...
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Culture

Photo Report: these photos of the Netherlands will warm you up when it’s cold outside

Have you been loving our previous photo reports? If the Dutch weather has left you feeling a...
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Culture

12 weird laws the Netherlands still has in 2025

In a country that's described as overly bureaucratic, it's not surprising that the Netherlands controls some things...
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Culture

Dutch pick-up lines and compliments: the complete 2025 guide

A good love life in the Netherlands also requires some high-quality Dutch pick-up lines. So let us...
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