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!).

The Netherlands has SNOW! Here’s where you might see it

Yes, wonderful readers, that chilly weekend wasn't for nothing; the Netherlands had its first dusting of snow for the winter! However, only a few select...

Dutch homeless shelters are so full they’re sending people back to the streets

Homeless shelters across the Netherlands are packed full, with some people in need already being sent back into the cold. “There is really a...

Here’s why Dutch groceries are way more expensive than other countries (hint: those sales)

Heard the rumours about the cheap groceries just across the border? Well, they're true — but it's not always what you think. Yep, if...

These are the 16 Dutch cities where fireworks are banned on New Year’s Eve

At least 16 different municipalities are implementing a total fireworks ban this year. That means, in those 16 locations, the general population is banned...

These three Dutch cities are among the BEST in the world for students

Three Dutch cities have made the top 50 in a new ranking of the best student cities in the world published by The Campus...

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