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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 (almost) 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!).

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Are you a bitterballen-eating, fiets-riding, orange-wearing Nederlander? Or are you just plodding along in the land of...

How to get from Amsterdam to London in 2024

Travelling from Amsterdam to London is easy. These two capitals are not only close but are serviced...

Banking in the Netherlands: the complete guide

Are you moving to the Netherlands or thinking of opening a Dutch bank account and not sure...

Tipping in Amsterdam: all you need to know [UPDATED 2024]

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What language level is the Dutch integration (inburgering) exam in 2024?

You know you need to take the Dutch integration exam — but is the level A2? B1?...

13 companies in the Netherlands that hire internationals in 2024

The hunt for a great, English-speaking job in the Netherlands isn’t always easy — but it’s much...

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

In the Netherlands, cash isn’t king – Maestro is. But, while cash is also widely accepted, you...

Sick leave in the Netherlands: the easy guide for 2024

Coughs, splutters, headaches, injuries, burnout, and chronic illnesses: all things that might force you to take sick...