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.

What will the weather be like this King’s Day?

Yes, it’s official — the weather has cleared its schedule. King’s Day is getting the royal treatment: it will be dry, sunny, and comfortably...

Is your Dutch energy bill too high? Apply for this government fund (before it runs out!)

Hoera! Dutch households with lower incomes can now apply for help with their energy bills through the government’s Temporary Emergency Energy Fund. According to the...

Family sues Dutch police for their alleged role in a brutal double murder

What began as a property dispute in the peaceful village of Weiteveen ended in a tragic double murder. Now, the victims’ relatives are out...

Easter weekend weather in the Netherlands: here’s what to egg-spect

As the holidays arrive in the Netherlands, all eyes are on the skies. Will sneaky spring showers be raining on our Easter parade?  Well, there’s...

Many LGBTQ+ Americans are fleeing to the Netherlands due to Trump policies

Dutch organisations are receiving more and more migration requests from members of the American LGBTQ+ community, as Trump’s policies continue to threaten their rights. The...

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