Articles by

Nellie Werner

Nellie is a bilingual English/Dutch-speaker with a B.A. in Translation, living and working in Amsterdam.
Housing

Where to live in Amsterdam: the 2025 neighbourhood guide

So you’re moving to Amsterdam? Excellent choice! It's a great city that thrives with energy, history, and...
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Culture

Bird watching in Amsterdam – how many birds can you see from your balcony?

The Netherlands is home to over 560 species of bird. Though we're all well used to the...
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Education

The Dutch school system for dummies: a guide from one parent to another

If you haven't grown up in the Netherlands but find yourself raising a young family here, sending...
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News

Small energy startup sparks off brilliant idea: buy and close coal power plant

Vandebron, a small Dutch company that sells peer-to-peer renewable energy, has come up with a luminous pr...
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