Articles by

Nellie Werner

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

Where to live in Amsterdam: the definitive neighbourhood guide for 2023

So you’re moving to Amsterdam? Nice choice! It's a great city and many people who settle here...

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...

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...

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...

Basic Income in the Netherlands: Can we afford it?

An unconditional basic income for everyone. Can you imagine what that would be like? Everyone, from the...