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.

Fibre optics in the Netherlands: Getting the fastest internet in Amsterdam and beyond

Fibre optics offer lightning-fast internet speeds and a stable, ultra-reliable connection, whether you're in Amsterdam's bustling city...

26 thrilling things to do in Groningen in 2025

Welcome to gorgeous Groningen — a province that lives and breathes history, yet never loses its hip...

Best banking apps for internationals in the Netherlands

Between traditional banking apps and apps for saving and investing, the Netherlands has plenty of international-friendly financial...

Maps of the Netherlands: 9 maps to understand the Dutch landscape

It's a running joke that Holland is flatter than a stroopwafel, but have you ever wondered what...

People sick after eating frozen blueberries from Albert Heijn, damages filed

Following Albert Heijn's recall of Hepatitis A-infected blueberries, 31 people have already filed reports to their customer...

Which is the best-rated mobile service provider in the Netherlands?

The Netherlands’ best-rated mobile service providers are all budget service providers: Simyo, Ben, and Youfone. New to the...

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...

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

Choosing an eSIM offers the best of both worlds: you get all the perks of a regular...