Lea Shamaa ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง

Lea has a passion for writing and sharing new ideas with the world. She enjoys film photography, Wes Anderson movies, fictional books and jazz music. She came to the Netherlands in 2019 for her media studies and has fallen in love with the country and its culture ever since. She loves to ride her bicycle in the city but also feels the need to overtake everyone on the bike lane (she's working on it).

New study: Schiphol’s air traffic poses health risks to local residents

A recent study by the RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment) exposes links between Schiphol's air traffic emissions and neighbouring residents'...

7 Dutch universities snap up a spot in the top 150 in the world

According to the 2023 QS University Rankings, seven Dutch universities claimed their place in the top 150 spots, making them the best universities in...

Cruising Amsterdam’s canals is officially the top tourist experience (in the world!)

A hiking tour in the Himalayas? How about snorkelling in Hawaii? Nah. According to TripAdvisor, Amsterdam canal cruises are the best thing for tourists...

Plans for a car-free neighbourhood in Amsterdam to be realised by 2026!

The Frans Halbuurt neighbourhood in Amsterdam will soon become a car-free area, which priorities space for pedestrians, cyclists and children's recreation. How leuk! โœจ...

One in six Dutch people experience discrimination at work

According to a survey conducted by the Nationale Vacaturebankย (National Vacancy Bank), about one in six Dutch people has been discriminated against at their work....

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