-
The daffodils are blooming everywhere and even though I ran in 1 degrees on Saturday and we saw sunshine-that-doesn’t-actually-warm-things-up on the weekend, it is starting to feel like a new… Read More
-
While around 85% of the Dutch are vaccinated, we’re still a little on lockdown as Covid numbers are high. Everything closes at 5pm (supermarkets at 8pm), and fortunately they haven’t… Read More
-
So many of you (actually, just three people – hee hee) have asked me if they’ve missed a blog post or why I’m not writing much any more. To be… Read More
-
Life is feeling very “normal” right now and our lives have opened up a bit. There are hugs, kids’ parties, eating at indoor restaurants, going to movies, running races and… Read More
-
September is always a frenetic month. Jewish holidays and kids’ birthdays, and this one along with last month haven’t relented, though it’s been filled with celebrations and some travel, and… Read More
-
The other day I was riding somewhere, and I realised that my journey with a bike here hasn’t been dissimilar to our emigration process. There was preparation, falls, highs, downhills,… Read More
About me
Hi, I'm Tanya. I'm a South African now living in Amsterdam. I'm a mom, runner and writer, and work in content & advertising. Welcome to my blog, where I write about life here, settling in, and riding a bike. Read More
Are you thinking of moving to The Netherlands?
Are you considering emigrating but not sure where to start? I can give you practical and essential info before you move here. To chat or find out more, you can email me here.
Never miss a blog post
Latest Posts
- From Knysna to Heemskerk: the expat series 5 December 2024
- Where have I been? 18 November 2024
- The 4-year Amsterdam update 14 July 2024
Categories
- Advice (1)
- Expats (9)
- In The City (21)
- Parenting (1)
- Settling In (29)
- Travel (7)