Samantha Dixon ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

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 โ€” and she still canโ€™t jump on the back of a moving bike (she's learning!).

The Dutch job market in 2026: What expats need to know

The Dutch job market is entering 2026 in a slightly different mood than in the past few years. For the first time since 2021, job...

Swimming in Amsterdamโ€™s canals: what you need to know

Fancy a swim in a canal in Amsterdam? Maybe think twice. While those dreamy canals may look perfect for a refreshing dip, they're full...

8 unmissable movies about the Netherlands in WWII

Sitting at home on Remembrance Day or Liberation Day in the Netherlands? It sounds like the perfect occasion to catch up on some Dutch...

‘Friet’ or ‘patat’? The ultimate guide to Dutch fries

The humble Dutch fries. In a nation known for fierce and unadulterated debates, the Dutch will disregard standard social manners in the spirit of...

The Dutch royals are having a sleepover with Trump tonight โ€” here’s how the Dutch feel about it

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Mรกxima will spend tonight at the White House as guests of Donald Trump, with Prime Minister Rob Jetten joining for...

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