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.

The Dutch are about to launch hundreds of FREE distribution points for menstrual products

Hoera for menstruaters in the Netherlands! The Dutch government has given a big fat thumbs up to free tampons and sanitary towels, which will...

Pepsi has a new logo and Dutchies find it a bit too familiar

Red, white and blue stripes — what does that make you think of? The Dutch flag? Well, now it’ll make you think of the...

This Dutch province is in the best economic position in Europe (and it doesn’t surprise us!)

Where is the best place to live and work, you ask? According to Trouw, the province of Utrecht is your answer, beating out 230...

Grab your umbrella: More rain to hit the Netherlands this week

Dying to finally say hoi to spring? We may have bad news for you, as a wintery start to the week means you can’t...

It’s official! Parents in the Netherlands can give their babies double surnames

Pondering about whose surname your little one should take when the time comes? The Dutch government just made your life much easier — you...

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