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.

Netherlands to BAN temporary rental contracts (unless you’re an expat!)

Renters and house-hunters across the Netherlands, we have some good news: soon, temporary rental contracts will be a thing of the past. 🙌 After...

This Dutch store now sells tompouce VIBRATORS (yes, you read that right)

It looks like the Dutch obsession with tompouce has reached its climax. Literally. HEMA's shelves are now stacked with a baby pink, tompouce-inspired sex...

Echt? The Anne Frank House is about to transform into something surprising this November

Halloween may be over, but it seems like Amsterdam's Anne Frank house wants to play dress-up... in November. Huh?! Yup, on 22 November 2023,...

Storm Ciarán: falling tree claims one life in the Netherlands

Storm Ciarán has officially arrived in the Netherlands. Tragically, one person has lost their life during the code orange weather warning. The fatality occurred...

Dutch at the workplace: your essential phrases for working in the NL

So, during your interview with a Dutch company, you boasted about wanting to practice your Dutch more — and now you've got the job! ...

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