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Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪
Sarah originally arrived in the Netherlands due to an inability to make her own decisions — she was simply told by her mother to choose the Netherlands for Erasmus. Life here has been challenging (have you heard the language) but brilliant for Sarah, and she loves to write about it. When Sarah is not acting as a safety threat to herself and others (cycling), you can find her sitting in a corner of Leiden with a coffee, trying to sound witty.
International
Violence, drugs, and bad hygiene: UN describes Dutch reception centre as “downright worrying”
A Dutch refugee registration centre in Ter Apel has found itself making headlines — and it's not...
Financial
Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide
Moving to the Netherlands offers a number of challenges: from navigating the housing crisis to registering yourself...
Learn Dutch
I tried Taalthuis’s online Dutch course; here’s why I’ll be returning
Like many internationals in the Netherlands, my life is BUSY. When I'm not in the office, I'm...
International
Boris Johnson schemed to send spies to raid a Dutch COVID-19 vaccine factory after being “enraged” over EU blockade
Yep, you read that right. It has been claimed by "diplomatic sources" that Boris Johnson considered sending...
Economy
Amsterdam wants to get rid of these eyesores: here’s how
Ahhh Amsterdam, beautiful canals, cosy interiors — and tacky tourist shops. The municipality has put their foot...
News
The Netherlands has SNOW, here’s what we can expect next
Many of us woke up this morning to a light sprinkling of snow outside. Your inner child...
Buying
Sustainability, remodelling, and your mortgage in the Netherlands
Let’s be real, sustainability might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re trying...
Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks
Dutch Quirk #130: Charge hundreds of euros to live in a broom closet
"So, this is the room!" The agent stands awkwardly underneath a sloped ceiling, making way for you...