Articles by

Francesca Burbano

Francesca is an international at heart but moved to the Netherlands to get her degree in media and communication. While she's not a big fan of the cold weather and biking (for good reason — she's been hit by bikes three times already), she fell in love with the canals, bitterballen, and the 'gezelligheid' of Dutch culture. When she's not writing, you'll find her reading thriller books, hitting her personal records at the gym, and cuddling up with her Ragdoll cat.

Making Dutch friends as an international: Our 21 best tips

The Netherlands has amazing perks (a healthy work-life balance, good public transportation, yummy fried snacks, anyone?), but...

9 cosy places to work or study in Eindhoven

Working from home is great — but with so many fantastic cafés, libraries, and coworking spots to...

Turns out Miffy is actually…Dutch?

Miffy, the lovable fictional rabbit, is recognizable anywhere. It has left many wondering where she comes from....

Meet Upway: the new online marketplace for refurbished e-bikes (that won’t make your wallet cry)

From zooming to work in style to upping your fitness and reducing your carbon footprint, there are...

7 things you need to know when buying a refurbished e-bike

So, you want to join the e-bike craze. This makes sense: sophisticated, healthy, and environmentally green, many...

Dutch Quirk #112: Invite family over to fry food on tiny table-top barbecues

Your Dutch partner has invited you to join his family for a barbecue, how exciting! You dress...

Dutch Quirk #70: Eat too much and have to uitbuik afterwards

Imagine this: you just finished having a delicious meal with your Dutch friend when they all of a...

17 reasons why biking is king in the Netherlands

The Dutch and their bikes go together better than peanut butter and jelly — but how did...