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.

The Dutch want to build a 70-metre-tall bike mountain: here’s what it will look like

Ever wanted a challenge when it comes to biking? No? Well, this soon-to-be 70-metre-high bicycle mountain will surely get your legs on fire. 🔥 Stichting...

Here’s how you can help Turkey and Syria’s earthquake victims from the Netherlands

The recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have destroyed the lives of many people. This is hard to watch from the safety of the...

Mandatory sustainability courses, vegetarian meals, and reduced travel: Dutch university tackles climate change

Erasmus University in Rotterdam (EUR) is making huge changes for staff and students in an effort to reduce its climate footprint.  The university has a...

The Netherlands has fewer and fewer student rooms available (and prices are only rising)

Sorry students and young professionals, prices for student rooms have gone up and will continue to rise.   In 2022, the price for an average student...

Some regional public transport employees in NL to go on strike this Thursday

Are you planning to commute tomorrow? You might want to check your train schedules before you leave the house.  According to the labour union, VVMC,...

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