Immigrating is no walk in the park — and without a support system or a few braai buddies, it can feel downright lonely. But you're not alone.
Tekkies en Tulips is your ultimate survival guide for navigating Dutch life, building community, and finding humor, heart, and hope in your new beginning.
Because sharing the load makes all the difference.
What do we do?
Here you'll find everything from Dutch brands that feel just like the ones you knew back in SA, to the difference between poedersuiker and icing sugar.
Click through for a good laugh at first-arrival horror stories, explore South African business listings, discover local events, and so much more.
Lekker info, laughs, and a taste of home — all in one place.
Where is the woolworths
Where do you find what. SAFFA dutch stores
Dutch food the SAFFA way
Tawwe wat nou? When you use to use something in SA, what is the dutch brand called
Lost in translation
Giggel soos 'n goud vissie, be inspired or enjoy a coffee with a good read
Whether you’ve just landed or have been here for years — this is your space.We’re here to lighten the load, bring a smile with a few lekker stories, and help guide you through the Dutch maze… soos ons kan, né.
Ons Saffas is nie bang nie.Maar kom ons wees reg — ’n bietjie support, ’n grappie of twee, en iemand wat verstaan…
Dit maak die wereld se verskil.