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 coronavirus deaths could be twice as high as reported

New research shows that the number of people who died from the effects of coronavirus in the first 11 weeks of the epidemic could...

Theft of €0.03 plastic bag costs Action over €8000

A judge has ruled that the "theft" of a €0.03 plastic bag by an employee at discount chain Action is not fair cause for...

Prepare for takeoff: flights to European destinations extra-cheap this year

The price of airline tickets has taken a nosedive, with popular European destinations in August up to 76% lower than the same time last...

Turn off the red light: Amsterdam forced to close De Wallen on weekend after tourists flood zone

Amsterdam's red-light district became so full of tourists over the weekend, the municipality had no choice but to close many streets and alleyways.  In Paris,...

Reunited: significant others of the Dutch will soon be able to re-enter the Netherlands

Love is in the air — or it will be soon, when the Netherlands makes an exemption for loved ones of the Dutch to...

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