Articles by

Liana Pereira 🇱🇰

Primarily fuelled by cheese and lots (LOTS!) of coffee, Liana is a Burgher from sunny Sri Lanka that’s in the midst of wrapping up her linguistics degree. While writing will *always* have her heart, she also likes travelling, dogs, and heavy metal. As an observer of all things weirdly and wonderfully Dutch since 2018, she’s thrilled to have the ‘write’ opportunity to help others feel more at home here.

Dutch Quirk #131: Flock to online comments to type ‘gekoloniseerd’

Let’s set the scene: you’re watching a Pewdiepie meme reaction video on YouTube and he briefly mentions...

Unlimited data SIM cards in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

Hoera, you’ve landed in the Netherlands, tried your first stroopwafel, and now you’re looking for the perfect...

Dutch beach mystery: gruesome body parts from two different men found

Mystery hit Dutch shores on Friday, October 6, when washed-up body parts appeared on a beach. Now,...

Why does the Netherlands still not have electronic voting?

The Netherlands, with its progressive mindset and reliance on tech, seems like a perfect candidate for electronic...

These two Dutchmen just made the European Most Wanted list: Here’s why

Although the Netherlands is doing its best to shed a 'drugs and parties' vibe, two Dutch citizens...

Revolut Business: is this the best business banking account in the Netherlands?

Revolut is a strong contender for a business banking account in the Netherlands. This neobank is jam-packed...

Names in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to Dutch names

Wait… did that guy just say his name was Freek?! Yep, Dutch names can be Freek-ishly weird...

Your Dutch healthcare premiums are rising: here’s what you should know

Paracetamol jokes aside, Dutch healthcare is some of the best in the world. The bad news? Healthcare...