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.

Dutch public transport costs to rise by a whopping 11.7% in 2024

If you thought public transport in the Netherlands was expensive, you're not going to like what's coming next year. Fares for the metro, trams, and...

Here to stay: more international students find work in the Netherlands after graduating

Once you have a taste of the Dutch way of life, it's hard to give it up. It's no wonder international students are choosing...

‘Doei’ tropical heat, hello… rain? The Netherlands is FINALLY cooling down

If you're fed up with sweaty days in the tropical heat, you'll be relieved to hear that cooler weather is coming to the Netherlands...

The LARGEST increase since 2018: rent rises by 4.5% in the Netherlands this year

Wondering if you're imagining the ridiculously high rental prices? Nee, you're not going crazy — rent is increasing more than it has in years. Based...

Hot and humid: tropical temperatures and sunshine continue in the Netherlands

Keep those fans going and those biertjes chilled because the heat is here to stay for the next few days. Yesterday was the hottest...

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