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.

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 were complete. Instead of 49 new affordable...

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 tall might seem like a disadvantage sometimes....

Living in Amsterdam? Your favourite snackbar and restaurant may have to close early

Amsterdam's mayor, Femke Halsema, has drawn up a new hospitality policy that will leave some partygoers very disappointed. You might have to start keeping...

The most smokers, concerts, and veggie restaurants: Amsterdam tops these lists

Many of us are probably very familiar with the fact that Amsterdam is an exceptional place to live in. But what exactly makes it...

Bitterballen uncovered: What’s really inside the Netherlands’ favourite snack?

Two things are known about bitterballen: that they're legally required to be on the menu of every Dutch bar and that I've definitely eaten...

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