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.

Mental healthcare in the Netherlands: all you need to know for 2026

Mental healthcare is more important than ever in the Netherlands, with more and more people coming forward to talk about their struggles with their...

A guide to 13 thrilling zoos and animal parks in the Netherlands

Looking for a fun day trip? Consider it sorted: here are the best zoos, animal parks, aquariums, monkey parks and more in the Netherlands. A...

Huurtoeslag?! All you need to know about Dutch rental allowance in 2026

Are you renting a self-contained flat in the Netherlands? Then you may be entitled to huurtoeslag — otherwise known as rental allowance! So you're renting...

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 want to know more about taking ecstasy...

24 best free things to do in Rotterdam in 2026

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

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