Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪

Before becoming the Senior Editor of DutchReview, Sarah was a fresh-faced international looking to learn more about the Netherlands. Since moving here in 2017, Sarah has added a BA in English and Philosophy (Hons.), an MA in Literature (Hons.), and over five years of writing experience at DutchReview to her skillset. When Sarah isn't acting as a safety threat to herself and others (cycling), you can find her trying to sound witty while writing about some of the stickier topics such as mortgages and Dutch law.

Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: ultimate 2026 guide

Moving to the Netherlands offers several challenges: from navigating the housing crisis to registering yourself, and you've beaten them all! But now, there's one...

Utrecht’s iconic fish doorbell is back (and it’s already ringing off the hook)

Utrecht's visdeurbel (fish doorbell) has returned for its sixth consecutive season, and the world wasted no time: the site was so swamped at launch...

Up to 18 degrees expected this week in the Netherlands

The Netherlands appears to be skipping winter's final act entirely. This week's weather forecast reads less like early March and more like a mild...

Dutch Quirk #46: Never close their curtains

It's happened to the best of us. You're walking along, innocently minding your own business, your eyes absent-mindedly turn towards a window, and BAM...

Popular HEMA headphones among many recalled due to toxic substances

Dutch retailers Bol.com, Coolblue, MediaMarkt, and HEMA have pulled multiple headphone and earphone models from sale after a large EU-funded study found harmful chemical...

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