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.

Dutch Quirk #6: Live by their agendas when making plans

If you consider yourself a spontaneous, adventurous person, then maybe the Netherlands isn't the place for you. Dutchies don't like surprises — in fact,...

Provinces in the Netherlands: the easy guide

The Netherlands might be a small country, but don’t be fooled! The country is divided into 12 provinces, each one home to unique landscapes...

Dutch Quirk #117: Constantly check Buienradar

The Netherlands is known for many things, from tulips to cheese, but something that everyone notices while living here is its vulnerability to the...

Dutch Quirk #14: Drink a glass of milk with every meal

Whether you're eating delicious pannekoeken, uitsmijter, or stamppot, another hidden essential to a Dutch meal is a tall glass of milk!? Yeah, that's right. Dutchies...

Dutch Quirk #86: Call people Abraham and Sarah on their 50th birthday and wildly decorate their home

Plenty of countries celebrate someone's 50th birthday as a huge milestone, but the Dutch do it differently. Yes, yet another weird tradition when it comes...

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