Articles by

Federica Marconi

Federica was born in Rome but decided life wasn’t chaotic enough — so she moved to the Netherlands in 2019, right before a global pandemic (impeccable timing!). While mastering the art of coffee as a barista, she also conquered an MA in English Literature & Culture. She dreams of opening a literary café where books and coffee fuel deep conversations. Until then, she writes. And drinks a lot of coffee.

Blood rain is coming to the Netherlands (no, it’s not the apocalypse)

Sun and sand sound like the perfect ingredients for a warm weekend in the Netherlands? Think more...

“To stop coughing, just stop coughing”: Patients share the craziest advice Dutch doctors gave them

One minute you're clutching your chest in agony, the next you're drinking tea and popping a paracetamol...

Watch out: Tourists are tricked into paying over €400 in this UK travel permit scam

Planning a cheeky London weekend or a Highland escape? If you're travelling from the Netherlands to the...

Legal cannabis is now available in these ten Dutch cities (but there’s a catch)

Starting April 9, coffee shops in ten cities are finally saying doei to shady supply chains and...

Calls for Tesla tax surge while sales continue to plummet in the Netherlands

Once the sleek symbol of the electric future, Tesla is now falling seriously behind. Sales in the...

It’s terrace weather! Up to 22 degrees forecast for these Dutch regions 

The Dutch skies are slaying today, and we’re living for it. After what felt like a never-ending...

It’s official: The Netherlands named Europe’s best country for young adults to thrive

The Netherlands officially snagged the top spot as the best country in Europe to live your best...

Trump’s anti-DEI crusade hits Europe: Dutch officials alarmed by ‘worrying’ request

Just when you thought US politics couldn’t get louder abroad: American embassies have sent letters to European...