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 Netherlands has gone Barbie-crazy (and cinemas are delighted)

A movie about your favourite childhood toy? But, with modern values?! It’s no wonder thousands of people dressed in pink have flooded cinemas in...

Operation ‘Cookie Monster’ arrests suspected Dutch cybercriminal

Ever worried about someone stealing your cookies? Nee, not the chocolate kind, but browser cookies. Well, a certain Dutchman may have got caught with...

Stroopwafels unwrapped: Discover the sweet story behind the Dutch classic

A stroopwafel (literally translated to syrup waffle) is a Dutch snack that is gooey and absolutely delicious. Small ones, big ones, no matter the...

Dutch racing legend Max Verstappen bags SEVENTH consecutive F1 win

Breaking records and taking names — Max Verstappen clinched the number one spot in the Hungarian Grand Prix, giving Dutchies another reason to have...

It’s official! Amsterdam is BANNING cruise ships

Hoards of tourists climbing off a massive cruise ship in Amsterdam will now be a thing of the past — and we (along with...

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