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!).

How to ace the KNM integration exam (and skip the boredom)

Here’s a little secret: the KNM exam is one of the most underestimated among the Dutch inburgering (integration) exams.  It sounds so simple: knowledge of...

How to read your Dutch employment contract: the easy guide

Got a Dutch employment contract in front of you and no idea where to start? You're not alone — and no, it's not just...

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,...

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