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.

New Zealand’s namesake: how the Dutch named NZ

Most people know New York was originally named New Amsterdam, but what about New Zealand? Was it originally Zealand before the Dutch arrived? Where...

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 next to the IJmeer, which made it...

Truffles and magic mushrooms in the Netherlands: all you need for a psychedelic trip 2026

Have you always wanted to try truffles in the Netherlands? Or are you just curious about what they are and how they work? In...

A guide to hitchhiking in the Netherlands

Looking to hitch a ride in the Netherlands? This guide is here to give you the best advice for a safe and fun journey...

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 called "directness" or simply "honesty"? Straightforwardness is valued...

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