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Freya Sawbridge
Freya was born in Edinburgh but raised in New Zealand (cue every person she meets saying “oh I have always wanted to go there but it’s so far away!”). A restless and curious nature has led her to move countries 5 times in the last 3 years in attempt to find a place she can call home. She contacted DutchReview on a whim and arrived in the Netherlands in summer 2019 to start her internship.
We asked readers about their experiences with the infamous Dutch directness
Ahhh, the infamous Dutch directness: is it a stereotype, or is it accurate? Should it even be...
New Zealand’s namesake: how the Dutch named NZ
Most people know that New York was originally named New Amsterdam, but what about New Zealand? Was...
Cocaine in the Netherlands: everything you need to know 2024
Cocaine in the Netherlands is available, semi-popular, and relatively affordable.
In fact, the drug and country have...
Enjoy this photo report of beautiful Leiden in the rain
Leiden is a picturesque town centrally located between Amsterdam and The Hague, and happens to look gorgeous...
Truffles and magic mushrooms in the Netherlands: all you need for a psychedelic trip 2024
Have you always wanted to try truffles in the Netherlands? Or are you just curious about what...
The Dutch built cities on sinking land: how will this fare with climate change?
The Netherlands literally means "low country" and for good reason too: only about 50% of the country...
10 hidden gems in the Netherlands: unique places you wouldn’t think to visit
It can be hard to separate yourself from the tourist traps — they're popular for a reason....
How did the Netherlands become the first country without stray dogs?
According to the World Health Organisation, around 200 million stray dogs worldwide. Impressively, not one of them...