immigration

- In The City
More snow, crafts, curfews and a visit to the dentist

By Tanya / 26 January 2021

I wish i could say that I’ve found my vigour for 2021, but I’m feeling depleted. I blame homeschooling. It’s not the lockdown, new curfew (no being out from 9pm to 4.30am), or the fact that I can’t browse shops or sit down at restaurants (though that would be lovely). While Rebecca is an easy toddler, and she doesn’t have…

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- Settling In
The expat series: From Johannesburg to Amstelveen, The Netherlands

By Tanya / 28 August 2020

I’m kicking off a new expat series, where I’ll be featuring (for now) South Africans who have immigrated to The Netherlands. Ashley Da Silva moved to The Netherlands this year… Read More
- In The City
- Settling In
Another bike fall, a robotic mop, and doing the uncoolest thing ever to my son – settling into Amsterdam

By Tanya / 25 August 2020

While still bruised from the falls from last week, those bruises have gotten new bruises owing to another fall. I wasn’t even riding, which is the worst part. I was… Read More
- In The City
- Settling In
Life lately… swinging over Amsterdam, heat waves and more admin

By Tanya / 11 August 2020

It’s been another great week settling into our new lives, and finding our rhythm, though that will likely change a bit once school starts next week. I feel like the… Read More
- In The City
Things I’ve learnt in Amsterdam

By Tanya / 5 August 2020

We’re only three-and-a-half weeks in, so I’m by no means “proficient” in the city or the lifestyle, but here’s what I’ve learnt: A coffee shop is where you go to… Read More
- Settling In
We’re official residents of The Netherlands – the 3-week emigration update

By Tanya / 3 August 2020

And we’re official! We went to the municipality last week for our “check-in” appointment – to register and to get our BSN numbers (kind of like a social security/ID number).… Read More