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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

Ecstasy in Amsterdam: Party drugs in the Netherlands

So, you've made it to the Netherlands, but you're not here for the art and tulips. You...
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Health

Pollen, allergies, and hay fever in the Netherlands: how to survive it

Ah, the sun is shining, birds are singing, and spring is on its way. But you know...
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Day Trips

24 best free things to do in Rotterdam in 2025

Is Rotterdam your next destination, but you're trying to stick to a budget? Or maybe you're another...
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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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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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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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