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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.
Culture
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....
Culture
How did the Netherlands become the first country without stray dogs?
According to the World Health Organisation, around 200 million stray dogs worldwide. Impressively, not one of them...
Society
Truffles and magic mushrooms in the Netherlands: all you need for a psychedelic trip [2023]
Have you always wanted to try truffles in the Netherlands? Or are you just curious about what...
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...
Culture
The miracle cure-all? Everything you need to know about CBD in the Netherlands
CBD in the Netherlands is hyped, affordable, and widely available.
Chances are that you have heard of...
Culture
9 tourist traps in the Netherlands (and the best alternatives)
We've all no doubt heard about tourist traps in the Netherlands and Amsterdam and many of us...
Culture
Visiting a coffeeshop in Amsterdam: etiquette, tips and tricks for first timers
Ever thought about visiting a coffeeshop in Amsterdam but don’t quite know where to start?
Don’t fret, you’ve...
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...