Katrien Nivera πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­

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 β€” she just wishes she could grow tall, too.

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

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

This Dutch city has been sinking for hundreds of years β€” should we be worried?

The Netherlands is known as the country of cheese and bicycles, and for being the flat European country below sea level. As it turns...

Dutch Quirk #106: Go to the snackbar after a night of drinking

Whether we're talking about pre-coronavirus or post-reopening of horeca, anyone who drinks has a night-out story they're probably not proud of. Like everyone else,...

Dutch Quirk #132: Have a secret language when biking

Have you ever biked the streets of Amsterdam and watched as a cyclist stuck their left arm out into oncoming bicycle traffic? Or heard...

Recycling in the Netherlands: an international’s guide in 2026

Chances are no one taught you about recycling and waste management in the Netherlands β€” and we don’t blame you!  Recycling and garbage disposal may...

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