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.

Amsterdam is the 3rd best city for bargain lovers in all of Europe

Thanks to its highly-rated flea markets, antique shops, and outlet stores, Amsterdam has been named one of the best places in Europe to strike...

Expected rain not enough to reduce water shortages in the Netherlands

As the drought has taken hold, the Netherlands is drier than ever — and an upcoming visit from our old enemy (rain), is not...

Dutch gas prices break yet another record, cabinet calls for higher wages

On Tuesday, gas prices in the Netherlands reached an all-time high, testing the limits of millions of Dutchies’ wallets. Luckily, the cabinet is seeking...

It’s official: these three Dutch universities are among the top 100 in the world!

The ballots are in! Shanghai Ranking has published their 2022 list of the best universities in the world — and three Dutch toppers claimed...

Good news! Two Dutch airports to compensate passengers who missed flights

Missed your flight due to airport chaos in the Netherlands? You can now claim compensation at both Schiphol and Eindhoven Airport until September 30! Both...

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