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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!).
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...
The NS will run 1800 extra trains a week from Sunday; here’s how
The NS has added a further 1800 trains to its timetable as it continues to adjust post-pandemic....
This is why you might get even LESS savings interest next year (and how to fix it)
Interest rates on debts are rising, while interest rates on savings at traditional Dutch banks are also...
The Netherlands has SNOW! Here’s where you might see it
Yes, wonderful readers, that chilly weekend wasn't for nothing; the Netherlands had its first dusting of snow...
Dutch homeless shelters are so full they’re sending people back to the streets
Homeless shelters across the Netherlands are packed full, with some people in need already being sent back...
Here’s why Dutch groceries are way more expensive than other countries (hint: those sales)
Heard the rumours about the cheap groceries just across the border? Well, they're true — but it's...
These are the 16 Dutch cities where fireworks are banned on New Year’s Eve
At least 16 different municipalities are implementing a total fireworks ban this year.
That means, in those...