Simone Jacobs

Originally from South Africa, Simone is having fun navigating the Dutch language, steep stairs, and bicycles (which she still manages to fall off of with her short, non-Dutch legs). An animal lover at heart, Simone can typically be found under her (growing?) mound of cats, where she uses the opportunity to read, write, and watch video compilations of creatures.

This Dutch town just introduced a … “Fun Tax”?

Can you have fun and get boozed up at events in Zandvoort? Natuurlijk! But now you’ll have to fork out more geld (money) for...

Here’s why Dutch flying ants are suddenly bugging you again

It’s that time of year again. You may have unexpected hair accessories or see insect wings covering the floor. What are they? Flying ants,...

Say ‘doei’ to sweaty temperatures: rainy Dutch summer weather is back this week

Hopefully, you had fun in the sun over the weekend because it’s time to trade those summer dresses for raincoats as the Dutch rain...

Wait what!? Dutch Meteorologists predict warmest day of the year this weekend

Storm Poly who? The sunshine is coming in hot this weekend, making you forget all about the abusive Dutch weather we had on Wednesday. Yep,...

Here we go again: rent is on the rise in the five largest Dutch cities

Here comes another hit to your bank account — the price per average square meter for rentals has increased… again! 😬 We can smell the...

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