Samantha Dixon ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

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 โ€” and she still canโ€™t jump on the back of a moving bike (she's learning!).

Banking in the Netherlands: the complete guide for internationals in 2026

Are you moving to the Netherlands or thinking of opening a Dutch bank account, and not sure what to expect? Don't stress; while banking...

The Americans have learned of Dutch ‘droppings’ and now they’re confused

Americans took to Twitter to discuss a peculiar Dutch practice: dropping. Much like their fascination with other European concepts, including Dutch niksen and the...

Halloween in the Netherlands: the ultimate [and spookiest] guide for 2026

Double, double, toil and trouble, Halloween in the Netherlands is just a nubble. Luckily for our American friends, Halloween celebrations have started to trend....

Guide to buying your first bicycle in the Netherlands (from a veteran international)

Welcome to the Netherlands! As you know, the Dutch get around on two wheels more than they get around on two legs. We know youโ€™re ready and...

Tongue twisters to trick your tongue into talking Dutch

Learning Dutch is kind of like forcing your throat to compete in the Olympic gymnastics when it's only ever played T-ball. But, as we...

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