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.

The Rijksmuseum has bought a 200-year-old condom and it’s a must-see

This little piece of rubbery history isn't just old — it's naughty, historically rich, and now sitting proudly in a glass box for all...

Temperatures could reach up to 36 degrees in the Netherlands next week

After yesterday's heat, today cools things down with clouds, showers, and some gusty wind, but don't worry, amazing summer weather is just days away. So...

Rutte congratulates and thanks Trump during NATO Summit, US president enjoyed sleepover with royals

Trump is in The Hague — and it's all about him. Before the US president even stepped off the plane, the red carpet was...

Trump to stay with Dutch royals, drops f-bomb before boarding flight to the Netherlands

Trump hadn't even taken off for The Netherlands before the real turbulence started, not in the air, but in global politics. Between fiery statements, mid-flight...

You can now go-kart through Amsterdam (and people are not happy about it)

Pirate flags, motorised karts, and joyrides past the Rijksmuseum — Amsterdam has officially become a live-action Mario Kart level. As Het Parool reports, tourists have...

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