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!).

The top 3 best coffeeshops in Almere

If you’ve just moved to the Netherlands or are visiting for a while, you're probably curious where to find the best coffeeshops in Almere.  This...

The 21 weirdest things Dutchies don’t realise are only Dutch

The Dutch are truly global citizens, with top English, cities that attract people from all over the globe, and an innovative spirit that never...

8 unmissable movies about the Netherlands in WWII

Sitting at home on Remembrance Day or Liberation Day in the Netherlands? It sounds like the perfect occasion to catch up on some Dutch...

‘Friet’ or ‘patat’? The ultimate guide to Dutch fries

The humble Dutch fries. In a nation known for fierce and unadulterated debates, the Dutch will disregard standard social manners in the spirit of...

The Dutch royals are having a sleepover with Trump tonight — here’s how the Dutch feel about it

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will spend tonight at the White House as guests of Donald Trump, with Prime Minister Rob Jetten joining for...

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