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.

Feyenoord fever: why you shouldn’t take the train to Rotterdam on these upcoming days

If you’re planning to go to Rotterdam on Monday for reasons that aren’t Feyenoord related, you might not want to take the train. The...

‘I didn’t want to lose him’: Dutchman hides father’s body in freezer

Have you ever loved someone so much that you never want to let them go? Well, let's just say a certain Dutch man felt...

You’ll need that umbrella: Rain and humidity hitting the Netherlands this week

You may have the allergies and hay fever that come with the season, and now you’re eagerly anticipating the sunshine that goes with it....

Summer weather? Nope, rain is coming back to the Netherlands

If you’re hoping to enjoy Liberation Day soaking up some sun, you’ll get a chance — but only for a short while. Heavy rain...

Hoera! Netherlands shoots to sixth place in press freedom rankings

It’s time for some good news! The press freedom rankings of 2023 are in — and the Netherlands is back in the top 10. The...

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