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Articles by
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.
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...
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...
A guide to hitchhiking in the Netherlands
Looking to hitch a ride in the Netherlands? This guide is here to give you the best...
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...
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...
The best extra-curricular groups for expats in Amsterdam
Moving to a new city is hard, especially with loneliness on the rise. Joining an expat club...
We asked readers about their experiences with the infamous Dutch directness
Ahhh, the infamous Dutch directness: is it a stereotype, or is it accurate? Should it even be...
New Zealand’s namesake: how the Dutch named NZ
Most people know that New York was originally named New Amsterdam, but what about New Zealand? Was...
