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.

Getting rid of smoking? Netherlands is one of only four countries on track

The Netherlands has taken the lead in the fight against tobacco consumption, being one of the few to have adopted every recommended measure.  The dangers...

Ever seen bike parking at a Dutch festival? This photo has Reddit users SHOCKED

You thought bike sheds at train stations were chaotic? Just wait until you see bike parking at Dutch festivals. 😳 Dutch people use their bikes...

Summer sunshine? Nee, early August will see cold and wet Dutch weather

It’s time to zip up that regenjas (rain jacket), as the wettest week of the summer has just arrived. Our suggestion? Grab some warm...

Almost 4000 brand-new cars are about to sink off the Dutch coast

A cargo ship carrying 3,783 brand-new cars is still in flames near the Wadden Islands. Now, it’s looking quite possible that both the ship...

How to say thank you in Dutch: 10 ways (with pronunciations!)

Learn how to say thank you in Dutch in just a few minutes — and impress all the Dutchies around you!  Learning Dutch can seem...

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