Naomi Lamaury

Naomi came to the Netherlands four years ago for her studies with two suitcases and without ever having been to the country or knowing much about it. Now, you can find her eating ‘bitterballen’ and fighting against the Dutch wind on her bike every day like a local. Naomi enjoys writing about what is going on around her alongside a warm cup of coffee.

Step aside, Albert Heijn: this Dutch supermarket is now the most expensive chain in the Netherlands

Felt like your boterham is costing you more than usual? Basic staples such as potatoes, rice, and milk are costing you 15% more than...

Here’s why you’ll soon need to pay extra for that plastic to-go cup in the Netherlands

Love to pick up a coffee on your way to work or an order of frietjes on a day out? From  July 1, that...

An important reminder: Amsterdam displays destroyed Russian tank on the Leidseplein

A destroyed Russian tank from the Battle of Kyiv is on display at the popular Leidseplein in Amsterdam. It serves not only as a...

Hoera! Amsterdam public transport becomes free for children up to 11 years old

It’s official — from 22 July until 30 November 2023, public transport in Amsterdam will be free of charge for children aged four to...

Say ‘hoi’ to warmth and sunshine (but you’ll need to weather a Dutch thunderstorm first)

After een beetje of a rainy Monday, the rest of the week should have plenty of sunshine and relatively warm temperatures (well, for Dutch...

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