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.

Rustig! Amsterdam proposes a 20 km/h e-bike speed limit (and we’re here for it)

The municipality of Amsterdam wants e-cyclists to slow down and enjoy the ride. They’re proposing a maximum speed of 20 kilometers per hour (km/h)...

You’re joking: badgers cause Dutch train services to be halted AGAIN

If there’s one obstacle the Netherlands probably didn’t expect to tackle in 2023, it’s badgers. Those sneaky bois are at it again, causing damage...

Are those… intestines!? Truck filled with tons of offal spills its load across Dutch highway

A truck carrying offal lost its load on the A67 near Geldrop. The result? Intestines and other entrails raining onto poor unsuspecting cars —...

Eggspensive: this Dutch grocery staple is about to break the bank

Your morning fried eggs have already been costing you extra since the beginning of the year, and they’re going to cost you even more...

People keep mistaking Utrecht artwork for solid ground, end up submerged in water

Ever turned your business suit into a wetsuit? Well, many unfortunate people have in Utrecht’s Euclideslaan, where a water-filled pit is often mistaken for...

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