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!).

Top skills internationals bring to the Dutch job market (and how to stand out!)

The Dutch job market is full of opportunities for internationals — but it’s also competitive. Want to know what makes you stand out? It’s...

How much deposit do I need for a house in the Netherlands?

If you’re considering buying a house in the Netherlands, one of the first things you’ll probably wonder is: how much deposit do I need?  The...

Mark your calendars: Dutch elections set for Wednesday, October 29

It’s official — the Netherlands will be heading to the polls on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, for the next general election. The caretaker cabinet has...

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, and a weirdly extensive knowledge of types...

The top 3 best coffeeshops in Almere

If you’ve just moved to the Netherlands or are visiting for a while, you're probably curious where to find the best coffeeshops in Almere.  While...

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