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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 Dutch built cities on sinking land: how will this fare with climate change?
The Netherlands literally means "low country" and for good reason too: only about 50% of the country...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...