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Articles by

Liana Pereira 🇱🇰

Liana juggles her role as an Editor with wrapping up a degree in cognitive linguistics and assisting with DutchReview's affiliate portfolio. Since arriving in the Netherlands for her studies in 2018, she's thrilled to have the 'write' opportunity to help other internationals feel more at home here — whether that's by penning an article on the best SIMs to buy in NL, the latest banking features, or important things to know about Dutch health insurance.

15 not-so-cute things Dutch people do

Strange as it sounds, the land of quaint canals, cosy cats, and colourful clogs isn’t always so...

Dutch Quirk #68: Carry an emergency krentenbol everywhere they go

As an international, you may be shocked at the sight of your significant other producing a bag...

Code orange in the Netherlands: Here’s how the heatwave schedule might affect you

The Netherlands is sweltering under a code orange weather warning, so you can expect disruptions to various...

The best credit cards for expats in the Netherlands

Choosing the best Dutch credit card often involves wading through pages of information on interest rates, annual...

14 things you’ll find in Dutch houses that make internationals go: “Wait, what?”

Love or hate them, the Dutch are fiercely unique (even though they may not dress like it). One...

eSIMs in the Netherlands: The ultimate 2025 guide + the best options

eSIMs offer the best of both worlds: you get all the perks of a regular SIM card,...

Heads up, The Hague: These new NATO security rules are in effect (and causing chaos)

If you live in The Hague, you've probably seen some fenced-off zones and a heavy police presence....

Good news, travellers: Dutch train strikes are now suspended

Sick of hearing about expat integration exams and wild, code yellow weather? Here's more welcome news instead:...