Laila Robles Martínez

Laila is a journalist born and raised in Mexico City, and has lived in Canada (a semester in high school counts, right?), Spain (where she met the love of her life and completed her Master’s Degree in Humanities) and most recently, The Netherlands. She has great passion for exploring new cultures, mothering her beautiful three-year-old son, tasting all kinds of vegan treats and, of course, writing.

5 things you won’t miss if you leave the Netherlands

While I always try to look for the positive in life, I will admit that a part of me has a hard time turning...

5 things that will surprise you when you first arrive in the Netherlands

When my husband and I were first presented with the opportunity to live in The Hague, we didn't really know what to expect. We...

5 odd little things you can find in the Netherlands

As an international, once you get past the most obvious things that differ from what you're used to, you start to develop a sixth...

5 English-teaching yoga studios in The Hague to get your mat out for

Craving some yoga in The Hague but have no idea what it means when your teacher says de berg? Then an English-language class is...

4 things that are hard to find in the Netherlands

Do you ever arrive in a new place and expect things to work just as you're used to? Yes, I've made that mistake as...

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