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.

International fliers can FINALLY reserve security checks at this Dutch airport

Between wrestling with your luggage and stressing about your flight, going to the airport can definitely be a stressful experience. Schiphol's new security checks,...

Typical summer weather comes back to the Netherlands later this week, clouds for now

If you’re like us, you’re wondering where the glorious summer weather went. Well, you’ll be wondering for a bit longer until the sun decides...

American news site calls Rotterdam Centraal Station the largest in… Amsterdam?

You know how when you make a mistake, and you hope no one sees it? Well, someone at Yahoo News wasn’t so lucky. In...

Dutch tourist dies from wasp sting while visiting WWI battlefield

After a wasp sting, a Dutchman had a severe allergic reaction and died while visiting a historic battlefield in Verdun, France. The 52-year-old man was...

Hoera, there are 6,900 new Dutch apartments for sale! The catch? You need to buy them in ONE transaction

Hearing that thousands of new apartments are for sale might spark excitement (and maybe even a wave of relief) in you. Helaas, you probably...

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