Alexandra Gowling

Alexandra is an Australian citizen and an experienced expat, having spent (quite a bit of) time in Asia before coming to the Netherlands a year ago. She enjoys writing, reading and talking to people, occasionally in Dutch.

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Best apps for public transportation in the NetherlandsBest apps for public transportation in the Netherlands
Useful weather apps for life in the NetherlandsUseful weather apps for life in the Netherlands
Alcohol-free beer becoming more popular in the NetherlandsAlcohol-free beer becoming more popular in the Netherlands
Netherlands ranked 4th in Good Country IndexNetherlands ranked 4th in Good Country Index
Latest Dutch legislation changes: wages, mortgages & petsLatest Dutch legislation changes: wages, mortgages & pets
Where is the most anti-social behaviour in the Netherlands?Where is the most anti-social behaviour in the Netherlands?
Dutch artist helps NASA create vision for warp-drive spaceshipDutch artist helps NASA create vision for warp-drive spaceship
The Netherlands: biggest tax haven for Fortune 500 companiesThe Netherlands: biggest tax haven for Fortune 500 companies
Marton-E bike: if you love to ride (but hate to pedal)Marton-E bike: if you love to ride (but hate to pedal)
Number of millionaire households in the Netherlands increasesNumber of millionaire households in the Netherlands increases
Dutch entrepreneurs active on social media more successfulDutch entrepreneurs active on social media more successful
Dutch university association calls for more scholarships for international studentsDutch university association calls for more scholarships for international students
Jyrobike: the easy way to learn to rideJyrobike: the easy way to learn to ride
The best places to live in the NetherlandsThe best places to live in the Netherlands
Amsterdam close to banning scooters from bike pathsAmsterdam close to banning scooters from bike paths
Dutch doctors strike to protest health insurance changeDutch doctors strike to protest health insurance change
Is the economic crisis in the Netherlands nearly over?Is the economic crisis in the Netherlands nearly over?
Dutch scientists achieve quantum teleportation of dataDutch scientists achieve quantum teleportation of data
Dutch weather predicted to get even wetterDutch weather predicted to get even wetter
Dutch master forger collected by RijksmuseumDutch master forger collected by Rijksmuseum
Dutch university education system ranked 7th globallyDutch university education system ranked 7th globally
Huge increase in international companies setting up in the NetherlandsHuge increase in international companies setting up in the Netherlands
Where is the most popular tourist destination in Europe?Where is the most popular tourist destination in Europe?
Dutch scientists discover proof for what killed the dinosaursDutch scientists discover proof for what killed the dinosaurs
Emergency treatment in Dutch hospitals 10 times cost at GPEmergency treatment in Dutch hospitals 10 times cost at GP
Amsterdam & Eindhoven rated among world’s smartest citiesAmsterdam & Eindhoven rated among world’s smartest cities
Massive influx of asylum seekers coming to the NetherlandsMassive influx of asylum seekers coming to the Netherlands
Netherlands has one of the lowest rates of alcohol consumption in EuropeNetherlands has one of the lowest rates of alcohol consumption in Europe
Smoking slowly dying off in Dutch barsSmoking slowly dying off in Dutch bars
Dutch the least interested in the European electionsDutch the least interested in the European elections
The Netherlands in top five countries for mothersThe Netherlands in top five countries for mothers
Huge increase in travellers through Dutch airportsHuge increase in travellers through Dutch airports
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