Samantha Dixon πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

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 β€” and she still can’t jump on the back of a moving bike (she's learning!).

Our team tested this customisable pillow: here’s what happened to our sleep

If you've ever stood in a bedding shop staring at 600 varieties of pillows, you'll understand why I was excited to try OnePillow. When...

Housing & rental scams in the Netherlands: the ultimate red flag guide

Finding housing in the Netherlands can be ridiculously hard β€” and there's a minefield of scams to dodge along the way. Even if you think...

How to ace the KNM integration exam (and skip the boredom)

Here’s a little secret: the KNM exam is one of the most underestimated among the Dutch inburgering (integration) exams.  It sounds so simple: knowledge of...

Tipping in Amsterdam: all you need to know [UPDATED 2026]

Lost about tipping in Amsterdam? Received the bill and have no idea what to pay? I feel you. Coming from Australia, I had no idea...

Undutchables: Successfully recruiting German speakers since 1996

If you speak German and are eyeing a career in the Netherlands, you’re in luck.  Dutch businesses are actively seeking German-speaking talent β€” and Undutchables...

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