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.

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...

After a korting? The ultimate guide to cheap shops in the Netherlands

Looking for the equivalent of a dollar store, a euro shop, or a pound shop in the Netherlands? Here's what we know about shopping cheaply...

Unemployment benefits in the Netherlands: what you need to know 2026

We've previously discussed what happens if you lose your job in the Netherlands, but what about the unemployment benefit front? We all need cash...

Wadlopen in 2026: your guide to mudflat walking in the Netherlands

Have you ever heard of mudflat walking in the Netherlands and thought: "What the heck is that!?" You're not alone. It's an activity that...

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