Lyna Meyrer 🇱🇺

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.

This southern Spanish city is a Dutch summer hotspot — but why?

With its rich history and vibrant culture, Southern Spain has long been a popular destination for Dutch travellers — but why? Well, it’s cheap,...

Dutch companies are “selling” residence permits via the highly skilled migrant scheme

The Netherlands employs its so-called Kennismigranten (highly skilled migrants) in many sectors, from IT to academia to... nail salons, apparently. Yup, according to research by...

Getting internet in 2026: 7 questions about getting WiFi to your Dutch house

The internet makes the world go round — and naturally, you want excellent WiFi at your Dutch house. Whether you’re moving to the Netherlands or within...

11 unique places to spend the night in the Netherlands

Looking for unique places to spend the night in the Netherlands but don’t know where to start?  Whether you live here or are visiting for...

Dutch fraternity publicly sends out a “slut-list” objectifying fellow female students

Male-dominated student associations in the Netherlands appear to have a track record of questionable (disgusting) sexist behaviour — and it seems like no matter...

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