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!).

How long does it take to get a driver’s licence in the Netherlands?

So, you're in the Netherlands and thinking about hitting the road. But how long will it really take to get that shiny Dutch driver’s...

7 ways a Dutch job is different

Dreaming of a Dutch job? Here's the thing: working in the Netherlands can be dramatically different to working in other countries.  Work culture? Different. Work...

7 benefits you could be claiming from your Dutch employer

Congratulations on landing a job in the Netherlands — but your work isn’t over yet. There are still your benefits to negotiate! In your new...

Where are the ‘I amsterdam’ letters? The complete selfie guide

Here's a riddle for you: what weighs 250 kilos, is two metres high, and features in around 6,000 selfies a day? The I amsterdam...

Job interviews in the Netherlands: what to expect (and how to nail one!)

Hey, congratulations on scoring that job interview in the Netherlands! However, as a foreigner, you may be wondering: “What is a Dutch job interview...

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