Kriti Swarup

Kriti Swarup is a writer and multimedia journalist based in Amsterdam. Originally from New Delhi, she moved to the Netherlands in 2022. Writing for DutchReview is her way of making sense of assimilation and helping fellow internationals find a home between cultures. A cum laude graduate in media and culture from the University of Amsterdam, Kriti has reported on topics ranging from art and lifestyle to business and technology. When she isn’t working (or rewatching Game of Thrones), she is usually, and somewhat perpetually, trying to learn Dutch.

Expat experiences: “I think my pregnancy cost me my job”

Every successful woman fears one thing: “Will pregnancy hurt my career?” In Amelia’s case, a company based in Noordwijk made her feel justified in...

Expat experiences: “My Bumble match turned out to be married”

Dating is all fun and games until your dinner date casually mentions, “I’m married.” Yikes. Let’s back up here a bit.  One of our readers, Ashwin,...

Here are the most obscure dating apps people use to find love in the Randstad

Living in a country where the infrastructure is designed to isolate, it’s no wonder people struggle to find love. With “meet-cutes” quickly becoming a...

OPINION: The IND needs to stop sending letters by post (I’m losing my mind) 

Here’s a brief history of communication technology. First there were smoke signals, then ravens, followed by posted letters, telegrams, faxes, and finally, email.  Unfortunately, the...

How to get a BSN in the Netherlands: The complete guide

Moving to the Netherlands means getting a BSN. It's your golden ticket to Dutch life — from opening a bank account to signing a...

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