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.

Rejected! University of Amsterdam plans to admit fewer international students

From 2023, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) plans to put a cap on the number of international students admitted to both psychology and political...

Unbe-live-able: The Netherlands faces its highest rent increase ever since 2014

Thinking of relocating to the lowlands? Think again. As of July, rent just became 3% more expensive than 12 months before — making it...

Ch-ch-changes! Dutch cabinet to increase minimum wage by 10% next year

The cabinet decided to cater to the wishes of the Dutch, and raise the minimum wage by 10% in 2023. 💸 With the Dutch inflation...

Autumn draws near: chilly mornings and warm temps throughout the day

With September just around the corner, that cosy autumn weather is making its way to the Netherlands. ⛅ According to NU.nl, this week’s weather in...

Don’t have a coin for your shopping cart? No problem, as Albert Heijn scraps the system

It’s the end of an era! Albert Heijn decided to scotch the age-old system, where Nederlanders had to stow a coin into shopping carts...

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