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.

Dutch Quirk #50: Disagree about Zwarte Piet all the time

Come December, many countries celebrate their traditions. The French have Papa Noël with their helper rats, and Americans have Santa with his elves. The...

How to create your dream Dutch bathroom in 7 steps

Has your old-fashioned Dutch bathroom got you feeling blue? With outdated design choices like Victorian toilets, tiny sinks, and antique tiling, it’s not hard...

7 destinations for a romantic camping getaway in France

The hustle and bustle of life can take its toll on any relationship. Nevertheless, there’s no better way to reignite that spark than by...

Holy smokes! Flavoured e-cigarettes to be banned from Dutch markets starting October 2023

Starting in October 2023, some flavoured e-cigarettes will be banished from markets in the Netherlands. 🚬 Vaping has become a growing trend that’s particularly used for...

Freezing temperatures? Meteorologists predict a relatively cold Dutch winter

As days get darker, leaves turn brown, and arctic chills sweep across the lowlands, it’s clear that winter is here — but how cold...

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