DutchReview exists to make life in the Netherlands easier, funnier, and a little more understandable for internationals. We’re here to explain the quirks, cut through the complexity, and share the stories that make this country unique.

What we cover

Practical guides

From setting up a bank account to surviving Dutch customer service, our guides are here to help you navigate everyday life with a little less stress.

Culture and lifestyle

Why do the Dutch eat sprinkles on bread? What’s the deal with all the bicycles? We dive into the traditions, habits, and oddities that make Dutch life both charming and confusing.

Cities and travel

Whether it’s a weekend in Utrecht, a hidden gem in Zeeland, or a day trip from Amsterdam, we love showing you the best of the Netherlands beyond the clichés.

News and current affairs

Dutch politics, policies, and events can be tricky to follow for non-Dutch speakers. We break things down from an international perspective, so you don’t need a degree in Dutch politics to keep up.

Opinion pieces 

We publish opinion pieces that are clearly marked as such. Not only do we want to keep you informed about life in the Netherlands, but we also want to spark conversations. Disagree with us? Submit your own article, we’d love to see it. 

Our editorial process

Accuracy and fact-checking

We take accuracy seriously. Our writers and editors use reliable sources and fact-check their work before publishing. If a mistake is made (hey, we’re human), we’ll correct it.

Affiliate articles and revenue

Some of our pages contain affiliate links. This means DutchReview earns a small commission if you engage with them, but always at no extra cost to you. This helps us continue to produce free content, without hiding behind paywalls. We are committed to always disclosing affiliate links in articles to give you full transparency.

Editorial independence

We are committed to maintaining editorial independence. We are a locally-owned company. While we publish sponsored content, this is always clearly marked. Our editors and writers are given editorial independence in writing all other content. 

Copyright and intellectual property

We respect copyright. If you believe your work has been used unfairly, please get in touch. We’ll take it down if needed. 

Use of generative AI

DutchReview is built by a team of internationals and Dutchies who know what it’s like to live between cultures and want to write about it. 

At DutchReview, we embrace tools like generative AI to help us work smarter, but never to replace the sharp thinking, unique voice, or judgment of our writers and editors. 

AI may assist with generating outlines, improving structure, or suggesting headlines, among other uses, but every piece is carefully researched, fact-checked, and shaped by humans who know their stuff. 

We don’t publish content solely written by AI, and we always ensure our stories reflect real knowledge, lived experience, and that unmistakable DutchReview tone.

Inclusivity and our audience

We write for internationals, expats, and globally minded Dutch people. Our aim is to be open, inclusive, and welcoming, reflecting the diverse community that reads DutchReview every day. 

We’re always open to learning more, so if you have an idea on how we can best achieve this goal, please get in touch.