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!).

‘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 — here’s how the Dutch feel about it

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

Paaspop kicks off the 2026 Dutch festival season (just in time for the warm weather)

The Dutch festival season is officially underway, and it's kicking off in Brabant: Paaspop returns to Schijndel this Easter weekend, April 3 to 5,...

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,...

Albert Heijn just launched a phone case with an egg cup attached (and swear they’re not joking)

Dutch supermarket giant Albert Heijn has launched a blue phone case with a built-in eierdopje (egg cup) on the back — and no, before you ask,...

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