Articles by

Samantha Dixon πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

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 (almost) 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 β€” and she still can’t jump on the back of a moving bike (she's learning!).

How to ace the KNM integration exam (and skip the boredom)

Here’s a little secret: the KNM exam is one of the most underestimated among the Dutch inburgering...

Dutch man kills Greek cat with a crowbar, has to face €30K fine

A Dutch man is facing a €30,000 fine after killing a stray cat in Greece last weekend....

Pass the inburgering (integration) speaking exam easily with this simple method

Ah, the long-feared Dutch inburgering speaking exam: what a test! Many internationals have stepped nervously into DUO's exam...

King’s Day will not be on King Willem-Alexander’s birthday next year: Here’s why

The Dutch king will still blow out 58 birthday candles in Doetinchem in 2025 β€” but the...

Dutch Quirk #23: Perform the ‘lekker wave’ if something is delicious

You're seated in a tastefully decorated Dutch restaurant, where a linen tablecloth brushes your legs, a candle...

How to land a sponsored job in the Netherlands in 2024

When considering getting a visa for the Netherlands, you may have wondered, "Can I just get a...

Dutch Quirk #35: Put public urinals in the middle of busy streets

Picture this: you're taking a delightful walk through a classic Dutch city, completely mesmerized by the canal...

Video streaming services in the Netherlands: the complete guide

Looking for video streaming services in the Netherlands? Got a burning desire to put your feet up,...