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.

7 reasons why living in the Netherlands will change your life

I honestly can’t remember what it felt like to live outside the Netherlands. There are so many unique aspects of the country that you...

The pros and cons of moving to the Netherlands (from someone who’s done it)

Before you move to this gorgeous country, it's always worth knowing what the pros and cons of living in the Netherlands are. This way,...

The Dutch have finally got their head around this British sport (watch inside)!

So, it looks as if Dutchies finally understand British sports. Comical and true as heck when it comes to cricket, we dug up an...

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, although they do exist. Anti-squatting initiatives are...

Holidays in the Netherlands: Here are all your days off in 2026

There are holidays of cultural, religious, and historical significance throughout the year in the Netherlands. But when should you officially celebrate? (Or take an...

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