Heather Slevin

Heather is a Dublin native, addicted to catching the Luas, the Irish version of a tram, for one stop, and well used to the constant rain and shine. Seeking to swap one concrete city for another (with a few more canals and a friendlier attitude to cyclists) here she is with the Dutch Review! As a Creative Writing student, she can usually be found sweating over the complicated formatting of her latest poem or deep inside the pages of a book, and loves writing, writing, writing.

Ice-skating rinks in the Netherlands: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and beyond

Looking for the best ice-skating rinks in the Netherlands? One of the most festive ways to enjoy the winter season has got to be...

8 ultra-gezellige ways to spend Christmas in Amsterdam [2026 guide]

It's the most wonderful time of the year,  especially if you’re celebrating Christmas in Amsterdam!  Amsterdam, as one of the most festive European cities, has...

Dutch Quirk 29: Wave goodbye until they can’t see someone anymore

Picture this; the wonderful dinner party you've been lucky enough to attend at a Dutch person’s house has just ended, and you’re on your...

Dutch Quirk #83: Tell everyone ‘doe normaal’ when they’re not normal themselves

Have you ever been in the centre of Amsterdam, wondering just why so many Dutch people seem to have some kind of social uniform...

8 cosy places to work or study in Groningen

So, you live or study in one of the Netherlands’ best student cities, and you’re looking for places to work or study in Groningen....

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