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 #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...

Dutch Quirk #135: Refuse to buy a new bike, even if it’s falling apart

From travelling to work to grocery shopping and going to terrasjes, having a bike is essential when living in the Netherlands. The Netherlands prides itself...

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 step, but it's a step in the right direction...

8 things to know about getting Dutch internet

Whether you’re moving to or within the Netherlands, you’ll have to be ready to set up your utilities and home essentials — a.k.a. the...

Dutch Quirk #64: Act like it’s the Randstad versus everyone else 

When people think of the Netherlands, cities like The Hague and Utrecht come to mind. But your average Dutchie might get a little ticked...

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