Gaelle Salem

Born and raised on the island of Sint Maarten, Gaelle moved to the Netherlands in 2018 to attend university. Still trying to survive the erratic Dutch wind and rain, she has taken up the hobby of buying a new umbrella every month. You can probably find her in the centre of The Hague appreciating the Dutch architecture with a coffee in one hand and a slice of appeltaart in the other.

15 things to expect on a date with a Dutchie

You’re an international living in the Netherlands, and you’ve just said yes to a date with a Dutchie. The nerves have started to kick...

Dutch Quirk #7: Send a Tikkie for virtually nothing

A home-cooked dinner for €15, a coffee for €3, or a pack of potato chips for €0.70 — the Dutch will send a Tikkie...

Dutch Quirk #66: Go camping in France for the holidays

It’s an ordinary summer day; you’re driving on a highway when all of a sudden, you see a mob of Dutchies with caravans pass...

From airhockey to VR: Here are the 15 best arcades in the Netherlands

We all thought arcade culture saw the last of its heyday 20 years ago. However, it’s managed to make a strong comeback in the...

21 marvellous things to do in Nijmegen in 2026

The oldest city in the Netherlands is bursting at the seams with ancient history, stunning architecture, gorgeous landscapes, and exciting things to do —...

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