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!).

Why expats struggle with mental health in the Netherlands — and what you can do about it

The idea of living in the Netherlands can be magical: spinning windmills, winding bike paths, healthy work-life balance, and progressive culture.  But sometimes, being an...

Is this desk and chair combo the ultimate Dutch home office setup? [Flexispot E7 Pro and BS12 Pro Review]

Like many in the Netherlands, I spend a lot of my working hours working from home. However, I too often find myself hunched over...

This iconic Amsterdam tourist attraction might be closed for good

Amsterdam's Artis zoo faces an uncertain fate amid pushes to close it in the name of animal welfare. The long-running zoo has welcomed Amsterdammers...

Here’s how much money Dutch athletes win with an Olympic medal

We've spent the last two weeks glued to our screens, watching incredible athletes accomplish unthinkable things. While the ultimate goal for most athletes is,...

Dutch man offers 13 and 14-year-old a free horse in exchange for nudes

A man from Den Bosch will spend up to 18 months in prison after promising two underage girls a free horse if they sent...

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