Articles by

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 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,...

Amsterdam vs. London: a comparison of two capitals

Two renowned yet completely different cities separated by the North Sea. With rave reviews about both, it...

Tiny houses in the Netherlands: inside minimalist Dutch life

Tiny living is becoming increasingly popular as people strive to spend less on their homes and, in...

Are floating homes the way of the future in the Netherlands?

Rapidly rising sea levels are just one of the many effects of climate change that a myriad...

7 things the Dutch could learn from the Kiwis

After a year of living in the Netherlands, I’ve come to find a few things here lacking...

This new Dutch neighbourhood is completely car-free — and looks UTOPIAN

The primarily car-free lifestyle in the Netherlands is, of course, mostly to do with the Dutch love...

The Dutch clinic that helps people get over their gaming addictions

When Tom was just 17, he'd spend his nights glued to his screen with his hands locked...

A local’s guide to Leiden – the best places to eat, drink, and shop

Do you want to check out a beautiful Dutch city that isn't Amsterdam? Are you eager to...