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.

7 ways Dutchies and Italians are more alike than you think

At first glance, Italians and the Dutch seem worlds apart, shaped by different histories, climates, and habits, but what’s less often explored is what...

13 things living in Amsterdam has taught me

Living abroad teaches you lessons, and Amsterdam hands you a test before you’ve even found a place to live.  This city doesn’t come with instructions,...

13 things I love about Dutch people as an international

The Dutch — practical yet playful, direct but never dull, and always effortlessly gezellig. They have a way of doing things that's both fascinating and,...

Art museums in Amsterdam: the ultimate guide in 2026

Amsterdam may be small, but its art and culture scene is anything but. With a wealth of art museums spread across its charming streets,...

Woman who threw 15-month baby off of fifth-floor balcony faces court

A 42 year-old-woman who allegedly threw her 5-year-old son from the balcony of their fifth-floor apartment in Zuptphen last November has fronted the court....

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