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.

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...

The Zaanse Schans by drone is insanely beautiful: photo & video report

Windmills are one of the most quintessential and stereotypical accents to the Netherlands (alongside clogs, smoking weed, stroopwafels, and unrivalled architecture of course!). While...

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 simple trick up their sleeve that...

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 could significantly enhance your feeling of belonging...

Cocaine in the Netherlands: everything you need to know 2026

Cocaine in the Netherlands is available, semi-popular, and relatively affordable. In fact, the drug and country have a history together that goes way back. In...

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