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.

Dutch rental agencies are asking househunters for even more private financial information

Want to rent a home in the Netherlands? Be ready to hand over your payslip, bank details, and maybe even your firstborn. 👀 According to...

Sit-ins for Gaza: Protesters take over train stations across the Netherlands

Train stations across the Netherlands turned into powerful scenes of protest yesterday (July 24), as the country staged sit-ins to speak out against the...

North Holland man admits to abusing pony multiple times “to see if I could still have sex”

A 38-year-old man from De Kwakel (North Holland) appeard in court today for the repeated sexual abuse of a pregnant Shetland pony in Amstelveen. According...

Dutch visa fraud is on the rise: Here’s how to avoid getting scammed

Planning a trip to the UK or the USA from the Netherlands? Be warned: sneaky visa scams are on the rise, and they're costing...

This street in Amsterdam is dealing with a rat infestation (and TikTok queues aren’t helping)

Amsterdam's famous shopping street, Kalverstraat, is no longer just a tourist hotspot. It's become a paradise for rats and a total nightmare for locals. As...

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