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 cinemas forced to raise ticket prices to survive the energy crisis

Cinemas in the Netherlands are hiking up their ticket prices in order to compensate for their sky-high energy bills. While we may witness plenty of...

Unleash the beanies! Frosty and chilly weather to hit the Netherlands this week

Lowlanders, bring out those gloves, scarves, and three-layered outfits. Once again, colder temperatures are approaching, and it might even freeze in the coming nights. If...

Road casualties in the Netherlands will increase if no measures are taken, says Dutch minister

Recent studies have shown that road casualties among cyclists will grow in the upcoming years if no new measures are taken by the Dutch...

The best helper? Piet and Sinterklaas stop a robbery in Dutch town

Two people dressed as Sinterklaas and Piet caught a shoplifter outside of the residential boulevard in Almelo on Sunday afternoon. 🎅 The perpetrator tried to steal...

These Dutch train stations will soon Tikkie you money when you hand in bottles

It's time to wave goodbye to awkward receipts. Soon, you’ll be able to deposit your bottles at five of the largest NS stations in...

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