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.

This is what’s happening on Election Day 2023 in the Netherlands

Today, March 15, the Netherlands is holding elections for the 12 provincial councils (Provinciale Staten) and 21 water boards (Waterschappen). Time to head to...

Trains in these Frisian cities are to be halted for a week due to… badgers?!

Sometimes trains get cancelled due to delays or staff shortages… and sometimes they get cancelled because of badgers. 🦡 Yes, you read that right. 😳 Currently, no...

Rainy weather AND a code yellow warning for wind are hitting the Netherlands this week

Is it spring yet? Unfortunately not, say experts, who predict stormy weather instead. ☔️ While temperatures will hit a balmy 17 degrees Celsius in the...

Say what!? Rotterdam is hosting a FLOATING festival in the Maashaven this summer

Rotterdam is a city famous for its stunning architecture and modernity. With June on the horizon, this means that Rotterdam Architecture Month ’23 is...

S’no way! These parts of the Netherlands can expect even more SNOW today

What’s something you wouldn’t expect when spring is approaching the Netherlands? Snowfall. But hey, perhaps we should just give up on the seasons altogether.  This...

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