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!).

King’s Day will not be on King Willem-Alexander’s birthday next year: Here’s why

The Dutch king will still blow out 58 birthday candles in Doetinchem in 2025 — but the monarch has changed the date of his...

Transaction declined: Why don’t my bank cards work in the Netherlands?

In the Netherlands, cash isn’t king — debit cards are. But, while cash is also widely accepted, you may be surprised when arriving in...

Senior citizen punched 15 times at Dutch supermarket for being “too slow”

A 68-year-old Rotterdam man was attacked at a Rotterdam Albert Heijn supermarket. His offense? Fumbling with his debit card for too long. The incident...

How to get from Amsterdam to London in 2026

Travelling from Amsterdam to London is easy. These two capitals are not only close but are serviced by stacks of transport options. Would you...

This 28-year-old Dutch woman with mental illness will be euthanised in May

The 28-year-old Zoraya ter Beek will die next month by voluntary assisted suicide. On the surface, Ter Beek's life looks ideal: she lives in the...

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