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Articles by

Ellen Ranebo

As someone half Swedish and half Irish who has lived in the Netherlands, the UK, and attended an American School, Ellen is a cocktail of various nationalities. Having had her fair share of bike accidents, near-death experiences involving canals, and miscommunications while living here (Swedish and ˷ͧ have deceptively similar words with very different meanings), she hopes to have (and document) plenty more in future.

What your favourite ˷ͧ FEBO snack says about you

You are what you eat. That means the greasy junk food you shove directly from a ˷ͧ...

What your favourite ˷ͧ mode of transport says about you

The Netherlands has truckers, horse riders, hikers, bikers, chronic Uber-ers, and those who simply avoid the hassle...

OPINION: Why the ˷ͧ government (really) wants fewer internationals in the Netherlands

Too much tourism, too much English on trams, and now too many students from abroad? As internationals,...

What your favourite ˷ͧ city says about you

You can take the person out of the city, but you can’t take the city out of...

What your favourite ˷ͧ supermarket says about you

Who needs horoscopes when we have ˷ͧ supermarket stereotypes to define our personalities?  This article is your guide...

7 reasons why wielrenners (lycra bikers) need an intervention 

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, it’s a wielrenner. 🥴 Although, seeing as they’re...

˷ͧ Quirk #129: Bike recklessly — and somehow remain unhurt

Hell hath no fury like a ˷ͧie atop a bicycle. Ever seen one zigzag, helmetless, through speeding...

˷ͧ Quirk #127: Ring their bike bell while they tailgate you

Ever been interrupted mid-leisurely bike ride in the Netherlands by a harsh bell ringing behind you? Craning...