Articles by

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.

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...

Everything you need to know about anti-squatting in the Netherlands (aka ‘antikraak’)

Squatting and crime are not things you see much of in the Netherlands compared to other countries,...

6 ways to learn Dutch fast and easy: our best tips to learn ‘Nederlands’ in life

Wanna learn Dutch, but you're not sure where to start? Then you're in luck! Whether you're looking to...

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...

Huurtoeslag?! All you need to know about Dutch rental allowance in 2024

Are you renting a self-contained flat in the Netherlands? Then you may be entitled to huurtoeslag —...

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)...

Mental healthcare in the Netherlands: all you need to know for 2024

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

14 thrilling theme parks in the Netherlands in 2024

You're in luck! There are plenty of theme parks in the Netherlands for you to visit, most...