Jen Lorimer 🇿🇼

An avid tea drinker, Jen was born and raised in Zimbabwe. She moved to Utrecht in 2017 to pursue her history degree. She loves people-watching, canoeing the Utrecht canals, and observing how the Dutch come alive in summer. Having been traumatised by a Dutch circle party, Jen wants to help equip other internationals with tips and tricks to survive and thrive in this wonderful flat country.
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Dutch train passengers sent 2,500 requests for help since launch of WhatsApp number

Over the past year, the NS has received close to 2,500 reports by passengers of nuisance on trains. The NS took action in about...

Most successful Olympic day in almost 100 years for the Netherlands

While it might still be early in our part of the world, today — Wednesday, July 28 — is already the most successful Olympic...

Colonies of Benevolence in the Netherlands added as a World Heritage Site (finally!)

This transnational heritage site includes the 200-year-old settlements in Frederiksoord, Wilhelminaoord, and Veenhuizen in Drenthe, and the Belgian colony in Wortel. The NOS reports that...

Hydrangea thieves on the loose — more than just pretty flowers

The hydrangea season is in full bloom, and people seem to be appreciating them for more than just their aesthetic value. A growing number...

Proof of vaccination without having the shot? New form of vaccine fraud in the Netherlands

GGDs have become aware of a new form of vaccine fraud, where people try to obtain a vaccination certificate without actually having the shot...
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