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Katrien Nivera 🇵🇭

Third culture kid Katrien is a Philippine native who’s been living in the Netherlands since she was a tween. One identity crisis and two university degrees later, she is here to stay for her passion in writing and journalism. Other than organising her life on Notion and the sticky notes app, Katrien is found nose-deep in a good book, button-mashing on her Nintendo Switch, or practicing scales on her flute.

Owning a second-hand hybrid or electric vehicle in the Netherlands: everything you need to know

Owning a second-hand hybrid or electric vehicle in the Netherlands can seem like a daunting task.  Why? Well,...

You won’t believe where Amsterdam wants to celebrate its 750th anniversary

Hip hip hoera! The city of Amsterdam has announced its plans for its 750th anniversary as the...

This is The Hague’s latest plan to build hundreds of new apartments

The municipality of the Hague is coming in strong with new plans to battle the housing crisis...

This unlikely Dutch city is one of the top 10 trending travel destinations for 2024

Are you looking for an up-and-coming place to visit in 2024? Look no further, as Booking.com tells...

Amsterdam to launch another campaign to curb disruptive tourists

The Dutch capital is taking a hard line against rowdy British sex and drug tourists after its...

Winter is here: NL faces a cold but sunny start to December

Grab your mittens and bundle up because meteorological winter has finally hit the Netherlands — in the...

Solar panels in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

With a shift towards sustainability and rising utility costs, many people in the Netherlands are looking for...

Geert Wilder’s chosen man to form a new government just had to resign…for fraud

Geert Wilders' attempts to form a new coalition and cabinet are off to a rocky start, as...