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.

Here’s why ‘ATM stores’ are popping up across the Netherlands

You will be seeing fewer and fewer old-fashioned ATM machines scattered around the Netherlands, as they will slowly be replaced by so-called 'pin shops'. Not...

Vandalism and hate crimes: Netherlands stumbles in LGBTQ+ rights

Once one of the strongest advocates for equality, the Netherlands is now falling off the path towards creating an inclusive society and being a...

Rainbows forecast for Amsterdam Pride… because it’s going to rain (A LOT)

The cold rainy Dutch weather has no plans to stop this weekend, meaning that Amsterdam Pride might take place underwater. ☔ Unfortunately, the wettest week...

Here are the happiest (and saddest) places to live in the Netherlands

Which town in the Netherlands makes the happiest residents? It's the big showdown between the Dutch cities. 💪 The Dutch are almost always at the...

It’s official: we’re in the wettest week of summer 2023

Did you get to work this week dishevelled by the rain? Well, get used to it. We’re officially going through the wettest week of...

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