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.

Self-driving trains in the Netherlands; they’re coming for us

To increase rail capacity and transport more passengers, NS will be trialling a self-driving train later this year. The train will be tested on...

Go to sleep in Amsterdam, wake up in Vienna: new train line forecast for 2021

Ahhh Vienna, the vibrant Austrian capital boasting imperial palaces, fabulous galleries and delicious food. Have you ever dreamed of an easy weekend trip from...

The best signs from the climate strike in The Hague

An estimated 25,000 people turned up last Friday, September 27, to protest the climate crisis. With that amount of people, we aren't surprised at...

Should you pay for your unhealthy lifestyle? Many Dutch people think you should

A recent survey by the Central Bureau of Statistics has concluded that many Dutch people think health insurance premiums should increase for those who...

The first sustainable tiny offices in Leiden

In the former nursery garden tucked just below Leiden's Central Station train tracks, the first tiny offices have been built! The foundations have been...

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