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.

Paying double: Dutch Lay’s and Doritos will now come in a box (and not everyone’s a fan)

Lay’s and Doritos have a brand-new look in the Netherlands, but your wallet might not love it. The iconic chips now appear in chic,...

Summer-like temperatures to follow wet, moody Dutch weather this week

It may not feel like it today (or tomorrow), but summer is coming — pinky promise. 🌞 Let's see what the weather will be like,...

Hoera! The Netherlands offers non-EU workers the highest minimum salary in all of Europe

The Dutch have done it again, claiming the top spot for the highest minimum salary offered to non-EU workers on a Blue Card. 🥇 Just...

Watch out! Dutch travellers to France could face up to €540 in driving fines

Dutch holidaymakers beware: if you’re heading to France, keep both eyes on the road and your wallets, because these new speed cameras are no...

€6 for a cheese sandwich: Your KLM flight might be about to get more expensive onboard

The Dutch airline aims to pull in €120 million this year through changes such as paid catering. That broodje kaas? It's going to cost...

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