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!).

This is one of the only Dutch schools that can take your level to C1 — Meet Taalthuis

So, you’ve decided to learn Dutch. Brave. Very brave.  But before you start sweating over the difference between de and het (good luck with that),...

Dutch Quirk #23: Perform the ‘lekker wave’ if something is delicious

You're seated in a tastefully decorated Dutch restaurant, where a linen tablecloth brushes your legs, a candle flickers gently on the table, and mouthwatering,...

How to get a driver’s licence in the Netherlands: the 2026 guide

If you’re considering getting a driving licence in the Netherlands, your first question is probably: “But how?” And let us tell you: it’s not always...

Flexispot C7 Morpher review: the office chair that does (almost) everything

If you work from home, you know that your office chair can make or break your day.  Spend eight hours on the wrong one, and...

Police hunt for perpetrator following “serious sexual assault” in Utrecht forest

Utrecht police are searching for a man who committed a "serious sexual assault" in Zeist on Friday. According to police, a woman was approached...

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