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.

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...

This Dutch city is introducing a ban on gatherings in its centre

In a move that triggers Covid-era flashbacks, Almere has introduced a ban on groups of three or more people loitering in parts of the...

Temperatures could reach as high as 20 degrees in the Netherlands on Wednesday

Winter, take note: spring is apparently tired of waiting. Wednesday could bring temperatures of up to 20 degrees Celsius to the Netherlands. Warmer air is...

7 tips to sell your Dutch home as fast as possible

Selling a home quickly in the Netherlands sounds easy enough in this climate — but to get the best price, you need to make...

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