Katrien Nivera 🇵🇭

Third culture kid Katrien has been working as a writer and editor at DutchReview for over two years, originally moving to the Netherlands as a tween. Equipped with a Bachelor’s in communication and media and a Master’s in political communication, she’s here to stay for her passion for writing, whether it’s current Dutch affairs, the energy market, or universities. Just like the Dutch, Katrien lives by her agenda and enjoys the occasional frietje met mayo — she just wishes she could grow tall, too.

17 adventurous things to do in Texel in 2026

If you’re looking for a quiet getaway or a sporty weekend out, there are plenty of things to do in Texel. The island is...

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If you’re looking to up your financial game, there are plenty of digital banks in the Netherlands ripe for the picking.  Digital banking has changed...

Dutch Quirk #71: Have impossibly narrow and steep stairs in their houses

Anyone who's visited a Dutch house before will recognise a few distinct traits: open curtains for everyone to see, birthday calendars in the toilets,...

Dutch Quirk #119: Make all their foreign friends try drop

You may have heard of a few Dutch delicacies before coming to the Netherlands — perhaps it was the delicious rendition of Dutch fries,...

Dutch cheese varieties: the comprehensive (and cheesy) guide

Most people have heard the stereotype that the Netherlands is a land filled with cheese — and they're not entirely wrong.  Dutch cheese is famous...

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