winter
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It feels like the word “gezellig” was made for winter in the Netherlands. There’s no direct English translation for it – it mostly means cosy/warm/pleasant/convivial. For the Ted Lasso fans, you. might remember the episode in which the team goes to Amsterdam and Rebecca lands up on a houseboat with a gezellige Dutch man who uses the word a lot.…
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So many people are quite surprised we chose to relocate to Europe, known for its grim winters. Our priority was never about finding somewhere with a similar South African climate,… Read More
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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
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