Articles by

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!).

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...

Not always the best: here’s 7 times the Dutch suffered a huge fail

Dutch fails — huh? It sometimes seems like the Dutch are good at everything they do. But,...

30% ruling, higher mortgages, vape ban: this changes in the Netherlands in 2024

As you stumble from bed today, bleary-eyed but full of hope (or terror) for the year ahead,...

This Dutch supermarket will stop selling cigarettes from January 1, 2024

Dutch supermarket giant Albert Heijn will stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products six months before a...

Moving to Utrecht: everything you need to know about living in Utrecht in 2024

If Amsterdam is the blood of the Netherlands, and The Hague is the brains, then Utrecht is...

What were Elfstedentochten really like? Vintage 50s video in full colour inside!

There are some things we wish would make a comeback: flip phones, playing in the street, and...

These are the biggest changes for the Netherlands in 2024

Oh, crystal ball, what is in store for the Netherlands in the coming year? 🔮 Beyond a potential...