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Freya Sawbridge

Freya was born in Edinburgh but raised in New Zealand (cue every person she meets saying “oh I have always wanted to go there but it’s so far away!”). A restless and curious nature has led her to move countries 5 times in the last 3 years in attempt to find a place she can call home. She contacted DutchReview on a whim and arrived in the Netherlands in summer 2019 to start her internship.
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10 hidden gems in the Netherlands: Unique places you wouldn’t think to visit

It can be hard to separate yourself from the tourist traps — they're popular for a reason....
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Photo Report

The Zaanse Schans by drone is insanely beautiful: photo & video report

Windmills are one of the most quintessential and stereotypical accents to the Netherlands (alongside clogs, smoking weed,...
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Culture

7 things the Dutch could learn from the Kiwis

After a year of living in the Netherlands, I’ve come to find a few things here lacking...
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Culture

Every street in this Dutch neighbourhood is named after Lord of the Rings

The small, unassuming town of Geldrop in Eindhoven has every street named after J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of...
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Culture

On this day in 1963, Dutch exporters became millionaires overnight (thanks to one clever decision)

Forget today's Wall Street traders doing sneaky insider trading — back in the 60s, Dutch exporters had...
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Culture

A guide to hitchhiking in the Netherlands

Looking to hitch a ride in the Netherlands? This guide is here to give you the best...
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Culture

Wild swimming in the Netherlands: the best spots for a dip

When I was housesitting in Amsterdam's IJburg neighbourhood, I started wild swimming. 🌊 The house was located right...
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Culture

9 tourist traps in the Netherlands (and the best alternatives)

We've no doubt all heard about tourist traps in the Netherlands and Amsterdam, and many of us...
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