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!).

Infected Dutch girl (17) arrested in Switzerland after faking negative COVID-19 test to flee home

A Dutch teenager who tested positive for coronavirus in a ski-region in Switzerland has been arrested by police after attempting to flee quarantine.  Swiss police...

Types of Dutch companies: quick and easy guide [2021]

So you’ve decided to create a company in the Netherlands — congratulations! It’s a great first step, and we’re sure you’ll have your business...

People on fire, riot police deployed, cars left to burn: New Years in the Netherlands strikes again

Despite a long-awaited fireworks ban, the annual festivities of New Year's in the Netherlands could not be contained.  New Year's Eve revellers quickly became New...

Entering the Netherlands on a bus, train, plane, or ship requires negative COVID-19 test from Tuesday

All travellers entering the Netherlands on bus, train, plane, or ship from December 29 must show a negative coronavirus test to their carrier.  Previously this...

UK students lose out: Erasmus cancelled after Brexit deal sealed

A disappointing Christmas present for many British students to unwrap: Erasmus exchanges for students from the United Kingdom will no longer be possible. The...

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