Maria Smith

Born and raised in England Maria is a Dutch obsessive. Not just in love with the windmills and tulips her passion for all things Orange has spanned over 10 years. Proud feminist and campaigner, Maria works in UK politics whilst dreaming about eventually moving to the Netherlands.

11 kick-ass Dutch women you should know about this International Women’s Day

The Netherlands has had countless incredible, powerful, and strong women throughout history. What better way could there be to celebrate International Women’s Day, or...

The ultimate Dutch Christmas playlist

Even though many people dislike Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas is You', every year on December 1 at 8 AM sharp, every...

Why didn’t they tell me? A guide for visiting the Netherlands

I’ve been frequenting the lowlands for a good many years now, and when I first came over, I had little idea of what to...

Things people ask when you say you’re learning Dutch

So you've decided to start learning Dutch — good on you! Learning a new language is hard enough as it is, but people's responses...

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