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.

Got plans? Prepare for code yellow and A LOT of rain

Don't you just love it when a long work week ends with torrential downpours worthy of a weather warning? No? Well... let's try to...

It’s official: sitting in your car during rush hour gets you to work faster than Dutch public transport

There are many reasons why we find ourselves crammed shoulder to shoulder with strangers at 7 AM on a stuffy yet freezing NS train:...

Earning minimum or average wage? Here’s how much your Dutch income will change in 2025

With the announcement of next year's budget comes many changes — among these, include changes to your annual income. So, how much do you...

Lower deductibles, higher allowances, and harsher rules: what you should know about the Dutch cabinet’s latest plans

After their summer holidays, the Netherlands' new cabinet has finally given some extra details about their plans for the country. Let's talk about some...

The Netherlands’ population hits 18 million; here’s how internationals played a role in this 

If your train journey this morning felt a little extra cramped, you can just blame it on the general population. Today, the Netherlands’ population...

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