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Francesca Burbano
Francesca is an international at heart but moved to the Netherlands to get her degree in media and communication. While she's not a big fan of the cold weather and biking (for good reason — she's been hit by bikes three times already), she fell in love with the canals, bitterballen, and the 'gezelligheid' of Dutch culture. When she's not writing, you'll find her reading thriller books, hitting her personal records at the gym, and cuddling up with her Ragdoll cat.
Dutch Quirk #54: Play Links Rechts, non-stop at anything patriotic
Let's set the scene! You’re at your first Dutch Carnival in your costume, bopping along to some...
Making Dutch friends as an international: our 21 best tips
The Netherlands has amazing perks (a healthy work-life balance, good public transportation, yummy fried snacks, anyone?), but...
Dutch Quirk #70: Eat too much and have to uitbuik afterwards
Imagine this: you just finished having a delicious meal with your Dutch friend when they all of a...
Dutch Quirk #112: Invite family over to fry food on tiny table-top barbecues
Your Dutch partner has invited you to join his family for a barbecue, how exciting! You dress...
Turns out Miffy is actually…Dutch?
Miffy, the lovable fictional rabbit, is recognizable anywhere. It has left many wondering where she comes from....
Meet Upway: the new online marketplace for refurbished e-bikes (that won’t make your wallet cry)
From zooming to work in style to upping your fitness and reducing your carbon footprint, there are...
It’s official guys, you can no longer publicly smoke weed in Amsterdam’s city centre
Want to be able to smoke a joint while strolling alongside the beautiful old city centre of...
Chilly spring day in the Netherlands ahead — but at least it stays dry
For those craving days out in the sun, the Netherlands is on our side. In the coming...