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Samantha Dixon 🇦🇺
Sam has over six years experience writing about life in the Netherlands and leads the content team at DutchReview. She originally came to the Netherlands to study in 2016 and now holds a BA (Hons.) in Arts, a BA (Hons) in Journalism, and (almost) a Masters in Teaching. She loves to write about settling into life in the Netherlands, her city of Utrecht, learning Dutch, and jobs in the Netherlands — and she still can’t jump on the back of a moving bike (she's learning!).
The Dutch integration (inburgering) exam: the ultimate guide
If you need to take the Dutch inburgering (integration) exams, congrats! You’re about to go on a...
How to get a Dutch driver’s licence: the ultimate guide
If you’re considering getting a driver’s licence in the Netherlands, your first question is probably: “But how?”
And...
‘Friet’ or ‘patat’? The ultimate guide to Dutch fries
The humble Dutch fries. In a nation known for fierce and unadulterated debates, the Dutch will disregard...
The one where the cast of Friends tried to speak Dutch — and failed
It may come as no surprise that the most popular sitcom of the 1990s, Friends, was also...
Fierljeppen: the curious Dutch sport you need to know about
What has a giant stick, superior upper body strength, and can cross a canal in a single...
How Dutch are you? Take the quiz!
Are you a bitterballen-eating, fiets-riding, orange-wearing Nederlander? Or are you just plodding along in the land of...
How to get from Amsterdam to London in 2024
Travelling from Amsterdam to London is easy. These two capitals are not only close but are serviced...
Banking in the Netherlands: the complete guide
Are you moving to the Netherlands or thinking of opening a Dutch bank account and not sure...