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!).

Dutch shops could open as soon as next week (but for pickup only)

Keen to enter a store that's not your local Albert Heijn? Keep that chin up — the government wants to reopen shops as early...

The biggest delay to vaccinations in the Netherlands? Everyone wants a selfie

The Netherlands has been criticised for its glacial start to the coronavirus vaccination process — but, according to chairman of the National Acute Care...

Miss the Dutch snow already? Reminisce with this flurry of top snaps 📸

It came as fast as it went: for less than 24-hours the Netherlands turned a dazzling white.  People across the Netherlands jumped on the opportunity...

Banned Amsterdam protests attracts 2000: police arrest 143, use water cannons and dogs

Amsterdam police have arrested 143 protesters during an illegal demonstration in Museumplein in the city centre.  Authorities estimate around 2,000 people flocked to the event...

Dutch coronavirus measures may only ease in March (at the earliest): OMT

Craving a sit-down meal in your favourite restaurant? Want to take a stroll with people from two different households? Don't hold your breath —...

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