Articles by

Samantha Dixon 🇦🇺

Sam has over six years experience writing about life in the Netherlands and leads the content team at DutchReview. She originally came to the Netherlands to study in 2016 and now holds a BA (Hons.) in Arts, a BA (Hons) in Journalism, and a Masters in Teaching. She loves to write about settling into life in the Netherlands, her city of Utrecht, learning Dutch, and jobs in the Netherlands — and she still can’t jump on the back of a moving bike (she's learning!).

These sneaky viruses are stealing thousands of people’s data via their phones and computers

Tens of thousands of Dutch people have had their data stolen through quiet viruses, with more people's...

Fierljeppen: the curious Dutch sport you need to know about

What has a giant stick, superior upper body strength, and can cross a canal in a single...

What were the Elfstedentochten really like? Vintage 50s video in full colour inside!

There are some things we wish would make a comeback: flip phones, playing in the street, and...

The Dutch agenda: plans to take over the world

First, a note to my editor: I'm really sorry this article is late. I don't really have...

The complete guide to writing a top Sinterklaas poem

There is no Dutch tradition as cherished as the Sinterklaas poem (well, except perhaps Zwarte Piet). But,...

Best Black Friday deals in the Netherlands 2024

Looking to score some Black Friday bargains in the Netherlands in ? We’ve rounded up the top...

Learn to speak Dutch at ‘werk’ with Taalthuis’s in-company courses

Confused about why your Dutch colleague laughed when you said, “Ik ben heet” (I am hot)? Well,...

The 19 biggest differences between France and the Netherlands

France and the Netherlands may share a love of bread, the same three colours on their flags,...