Articles by

Lina Leskovec

Lina moved from Slovenia to the Netherlands in 2021. Three years in Amsterdam got her a Bachelor’s in Political Science and made her an advocate for biking in the rain. Her main expertise include getting the most out of her Museumkaart purchase and finding the best coffee spots in Amsterdam.
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Economy

This Dutch landlord tried charging €1850 for a tiny flat (and it backfired spectacularly)

The housing crisis in Amsterdam is in full swing, so stories about overpriced apartments are as common...
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News

Amsterdam coffeeshop bans locals from smoking inside: only tourists allowed

A picture has recently circulated on Reddit that has some Dutch people in a frenzy — a...
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News

The Netherlands is (mostly) relieved about the German election result: here’s why

Germany's exit polls reflected the wider European trend of centre-left losses amid growing support for the far-right...
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Lifestyle

What’s the weather in the Netherlands like? The 2025 guide

Weather in the Netherlands tends to be one of the topics people here love complaining about the...
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International

Cheap last-minute trip from Amsterdam to Paris? It’s now possible (but there’s a catch)

The return of Eurostar's Snap trains offers a quick Amsterdam-Paris getaway for up to half the regular...
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Economy

Did you study in the Netherlands between 2015 and 2023? You might get some money back

For the so-called 'unlucky generation' of students in the Netherlands, some reimbursement is on the cards with...
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News

This iconic Rotterdam flat is now a pricey expat rental — and the locals aren’t happy

Residents in Rotterdam's Provinierswijk were in for a big disappointment when the renovations of the iconic Ungerpleinflat...
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Health

This 11-year-old Dutch girl is considering growth-prohibiting surgery after already reaching 170cm tall

The Netherlands is famous for having the tallest people in the world. But even here, being exceedingly...
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