Vanessa Hope van Engelen

Vanessa is a quirky, 30 something year old from sunny Queensland, Australia. She recently completed a Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Public Relations. She has an infectious laugh that can travel through walls, a huge passion for traveling and cooking vegetarian food.

9 things to expect as an expat mother in the Netherlands

Motherhood in the Netherlands can be quite different from what you might anticipate. Here are some things you can expect if you're an international...

Christmas in the Netherlands: the merriest bits

Coming from Australia, Christmas in the Netherlands is definitely... different. I'm used to a hot summer day, often spending most of Christmas trying every...

7 ways to make the best of autumn in the Netherlands in 2025

As the seasons change and the leaves turn red, we want to let you know how to make the most of autumn in the...

A guide to 6 streets to explore in Utrecht (that you maybe didn’t know about)

With deep canals, narrow streets, and steep bridges, Utrecht doesn't lack when it comes to traditional Dutch architecture! Some even call it "the mini...

8 huge differences between the Netherlands and Australia

There are multiple differences between The Netherlands and Australia that might come in handy at the weirdest times. Are you an Aussie about to...