Articles by

Julia de Oliveira Moritz

Júlia was born in Brazil, but she’s been away for more than half her life. At five years old, she moved to Nigeria, and at 14, she came to the Netherlands. She came for her education and stayed for… something. She’s not sure if that something is the vibrant springtime or the live music bars. All she knows is that this is her new home, at least for now.

27 ways to thrive in the gloomy Dutch weather

Dutch weather can get us down sometimes. As soon as it gets gloomy (like, 99% of the...

Dutch girls are the new French girls, here’s why

Dutch girls are tough, direct, and financially smart. They stay busy and look gorgeous doing it. Sure,...

Why is Amsterdam’s Red Light District red? The answer is, well, kinda gross

Everyone's heard of Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District.  Maybe you've been there as a tourist, or perhaps you've...

Dutch Quirk #128: Have a DIY mentality about everything

Dutchies are thrifty, they’re frugal, and they’re self-reliant. Combine all of these, and they get the fantastic...

History of Amsterdam’s Red Light District: the intriguing past unveiled

Amsterdam’s Red Light District is one of the most famous neighbourhoods in the world — but there’s...

9 things that can go wrong in your Dutch house

Whether you’re buying or renting a home in the Netherlands, there are many things that you can...

The 17 best live music venues in Amsterdam (from a local)

Live music venues in Amsterdam are everywhere, and there’s one of every kind: big, small, famous, underground....

Here to stay: 1 in 3 expats still in the Netherlands after 7 years

Yep, a lot of people like the Netherlands enough to stick around for almost a decade. Most...