Lyna Meyrer ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ

Fueled by a love for writing, social media, and all things Dutch, Lyna joined the DR family in 2022. Since making the Netherlands her home in 2018, she has collected a BA in English Literature & Society (Hons.) and an RMA in Arts, Literature and Media (Hons.). Even though she grew up just a few hours away from the Netherlands, Lyna remains captivated by the guttural language, quirky culture, and questionable foods that make the Netherlands so wonderfully Dutch.

These are the Netherlands’ most attractive municipalities in 2025

Every year, researchers rank all 342 Dutch municipalities to determine which are the most attractive places to live. Now, the 2025 results are in. The...

The Netherlands’ Eurovision ultimatum has backfired spectacularly

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The Dutch parliament is sounding the alarm: their plan to slap a โ‚ฌ70 surcharge on long-haul flights could backfire spectacularly, with travellers simply driving...

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So youโ€™re thinking about getting home contents insurance โ€” or youโ€™ve just signed a policy โ€” but youโ€™re not sure whatโ€™s covered under home...

Investing in the Netherlands: 7 key tips to get started today

Want to get started with investing in the Netherlands but donโ€™t know where to start? Iโ€™ve been there. Investing is one of the most effective...

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