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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.

The Third Regional Heatwave and the Second National Heatwave of the Year is Possibly on the Way

The sun is shining and the temperatures are rising! We have already had two regional heatwaves this...

The amount of homeless people in the Netherlands has doubled in 10 years

Homelessness is on the rise in the Netherlands. Figures released by the Central Bureau of Statistics in...

The Sun is Back! How can you make the most of the hot weather?

Eindelijk! Finally! Perhaps you can stop furiously googling holiday destinations in order to get your dose of...

Government set to borrow €50bn for economic progress (but we still need new houses!)

The Netherlands coalition government is contemplating setting up a multi-billion dollar fund to secure economic growth over...

Nearly No Trains are Running to The Hague this Thursday till Monday

Are you planning on going against the grain and visiting Scheveningen during the rain this weekend?  Well,...

Amsterdam Mayor Writes Letter Explaining Son’s Arrest and Addresses Accusations of a “Cover-Up”

The son of Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema was arrested last month after being caught breaking and entering...

Twitter Reconnects Woman With Man Who Gifted Her a Bike When She Was a Refugee Child

Mevan Babbakar, a 29-year-old woman living in London, pleaded with followers on the internet to help her...

Lowlands Festival Set to Become Wetlands Festival

Lowlands is this weekend and has an outstanding line up - Parcels, Jungle, Loyle Carner, Tame Impala...