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 Dutch integration (inburgering) exam: the ultimate 2026 guide

If you need to take the Dutch inburgering (integration) exams, congrats! You’re about to go on a whirlwind adventure.  But fear not, young Dutchie-to-be: the...

Video streaming services in the Netherlands: the complete guide

Looking for video streaming services in the Netherlands? Got a burning desire to put your feet up, rest your overworked mind, and find out...

7 everyday bunq features that changed the way I bank

After five years of stashing my money in a bunq Pro account (aside from a short-lived stint with ING), I’m ready to claim: yes,...

Do I need to speak Dutch to work in the Netherlands?

You’re ready to pack your bags and move to the Netherlands for work, but there’s one problem: you don’t speak Dutch!  Will you be able...

Learning Dutch and sick of people switching to English? This app would never

One of the plagues of learning Dutch is rehearsing something in your head, working up the nerve to say it — and being met...

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