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!).

Body found in search for missing 24-year-old woman, suspect remains on the run

Police believe they have found the body of a missing 24-year-old Syrian woman from Almere. The discovery was made yesterday by a bystander in the...

This 1950s video introducing the world to the Netherlands is pure vintage wholesomeness

Ah, the glorious and almighty Netherlands! One of the great things about living in a country is seeing its rich history in everyday life....

Crisp sheets, free toiletries, and a refreshing bottle of… piss? Hotel guest receives water bottle with suspicious yellow liquid

A Reddit user expecting a refreshing gulp of water in a Dutch hotel recently had an unfortunate surprise when the bottle was filled with...

How to land a sponsored job in the Netherlands in 2026

When considering getting a visa for the Netherlands, you may be wondering, "Can I just get a sponsored visa through a job?" It may seem...

Do I need to speak Dutch to work in the Netherlands?

You’re ready to pack your bags and move to the Netherlands for work, but there’s one problem: you don’t speak Dutch!  Will you be able...

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