4 DAYS in the NETHERLANDS 🇳🇱 Family Travel Vlog to AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, DORDRECHT...more!
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Planning a trip and looking for what to do? Let our family vlog inspire your outings and itinerary! Have you been to the Netherlands? Did you love all the DUTCH THINGS we did? 🇳🇱 What DUTCH THINGS did we miss? Join me, my two daughters, and my elder daughter's fiance' on our 4 day adventure. Together, we visit family, delight in Dutch traditions, food and culture, and visit both historic landmark destinations and quaint locations. All our destinations are listed below for your reference:
Day One Amsterdam:
🚤 Kin Boat Tour: kinboat.com/en/
🥞Pancakes Amsterdam: pancakes.amste...
Day Two Dordrecht:
⛪️Grote Kerk: en.wikipedia.o...
🥞Poffertje House: www.visserspof...
Day Three Kinderdijk and Rotterdam:
💨Kinderdijk: kinderdijk.com/
🧇Markthal: www.markthal.n...
🏄♀️Urban Surf: rif010.nl/en/
🟨Cube Houses: www.kubuswonin...
🪩Depot: www.boijmans.n...
🌸 Check out my cousins’s flower farm at: pluktuindordre...
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"not bad" is actually a compliment in many parts of the Netherlands. People tend to say so if something isn't their thing, especially in informal situations like these. So "not bad" means you like it.
Did you hear my aunt comment that her dad always used to say that? I guess he was being complimentary then! 👍👍
@@sierralovesdogs Especially in the North of the Netherlands, when someone says to you 'could be less' that's a BIG compliment. What they mean by it is: you've outdone my expectations and then some.
Similarly, "not wrong" means it is right or even good!
@@ronaldv_tm 😂
Always nice to see (parts of) your own country through foreign eyes. It makes you realize that the things you are used to, take for granted as just common parts of the scenery, are quite unique and special.
Yes, I agree. I love when visitors come because you get to 'play tour guide' and see things through their eyes. It helps you to appreciate what you have! 😍
I love it that you did not just do Amsterdam but saw actually quite a lot! The pink beer is actually Belgian and it is a modern version of a Flemish traditional beer called Kriek. When cherry farmers harvested their tart cherries (krieken) they brew every year their new edition of Kriek. It is usually as strong as Pilsener (4 - 5 %) and because of the fruity taste it is a favorite of many women in Belgium. And yes the taste is not artificial but all fruit.
@@Dutchbelg3 yes I really liked it! Such a pretty color and nice taste! Interesting about it’s origins - thanks for sharing! 🍺
You tasted Hoegaarden Rose beer, that is definitely not Kriek! Kriek is old brown beer with cherry beer, the Hoegaarden is pink light beer with raspberry, although I don’t like either of them (not linking anything that slightly tastes like beer :D ) I do understand that there is a big difference.
@@Bommeltje1970 oh OK! Yes I believe “Rose” was in the name. I understand it’s not for everyone! I don’t like most beer but I did like that one!
It’s look like a commercial. Do you have shares in the beer sector?
Ben je een beetje jaloers als mensen alleen Amsterdam aandoen? 😂
Dutch here, this is a very fun vlog to watch.
Besides your pronunciation is pretty spot on tbh. Like!
Oh your dutch? wowwww. so cool. ik ook ik ook ik ook
@@pannenkoekspek 🥞
@@Tclans well thank you! It’s not perfect but I try! 🇳🇱🇳🇱
@@sierralovesdogs thank you for saying, stroopwafel and not stroepwaffel 😃
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The dutch words you say are spot on. And I like how you and your family injoy our little country. I think we forget to injoy most of these things because there so normal to us, but seeing others injoying it makes me re think to do these things and try to look at them from a different point of view.
Hello ❤️😍🙌🏻
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Touristy thing or not, taking a boatride in Amsterdam is a fantastic way and perspective to see the city. Most often the captain knows a lot of fun little facts and stories about the sites your're passing and it's a great introduction to the place.
(FYI, your Dutch pronunciation is pretty good... I'm sure people complimented you about it).
@@shoelacedonkey yes I love all the stories and tidbits. Our guide was born and raised in Amsterdam which he shared was very unusual! Thank you for the compliment. I don’t speak it often but grew up hearing it spoken so maybe that helps! 🇳🇱
Wow, the liquorice DZ Dubbel Zout (double salt) is notorious for being the most off-putting to foreigners, yet Dutch people adore it. If they grew up eating it, it brings a strong sense of nostalgia.
If the first one doesn't bring tears to your eyes it's rip-off DZ.
Not all Dutch people. Never liked it much since 1966 till now. 😉
Gatver!
Dutchie here... I really don't enjoy Dubbel Zout liquorice, but the sweeter ones 😁
Yeah.... It also brings a strong sense of hypertension but it tastes so good 😅😊
i had a smile troughout this whole video as the respect for dutch culture was so apparent it me me smile
@@sese8976 Yes we love and are so proud of our Dutch heritage! ❤️
Thanks for your video. A warm tour through some Dutch places. I appreciate your background stories (history) of several places. I have learned today also something about our famous clouds and painters! ❤
Glad you had such a good time. Dordrecht is one of my favourite cities, and doesn't get the attention it deserves.
@@tarquinmidwinter2056 It’s where my grandfather’s family is from and still lives! I love it! ❤️
Loved to see you and you're family enjoyed the Dutch experience.... come back more often....
Love the vid! There's absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying touristy things, especially when you enjoy yourself and don't hold up traffic 😅. You've shown them a lot of the great things we have on offer, and I always get a new appreciation for our country that way. That guest loft looks amazing! Sound like you've had a fabulous time 😊
@@vexisonline well they are touristy for a reason right? People love to see them! One touristy thing I have never done is visited the tulips in spring! And yes, I agree. I don’t want to inconvenience anyone else! I think Americans are often so self important they don’t understand how they are a nuisance to others! I hope I don’t do that! 🤗🤗
Always good to keep in touch with the family 😉
Yes! I miss them!
@@elephantcastle5110 follow us if you want more family adventure! 🙌🏻😍👌🏼🌏🌴☀️
I cannot get over how on point your Dutch pronunciation is! Both "Dordrecht" and "stroopwafels" are pronounced impeccably. [chef's kiss]
@@pattyfriedrichs6205 awww thank you so much!
I live here and still, everytime i see a pretty cloud I take a picture💕
Me too, I love the Dutch skies
Nephew rocking the Feyenoord Rotterdam shorts, love it.
I like that you said football instead of soccer.
@@Wassup81 oh I didn’t even notice! And yes everyone gets upset when we say “soccer” ⚽️🤣
Go to a pannenkoeken restaurant for sure! And go to the Efteling. For some nature and muzeum go to de Veluwe (on a bikeride) or some muzeums in Amsterdam or in the rest of the Netherlands. And maybe a day at the waddeneilanden. Enough sugestions for now😉 Enjoy for now, have fun🤩
Next time ..day out to Groningen ...won't dissapoint 😉
Echt leuk om te zien. Wat je nog had kunnen laten zien is de schaatsbaan in Dordrecht! Schaatsen is echt heeeeel Dutch! Maar echt leuk om te zien.
There is an amazing beer café in Dordrecht, with over 150 beers, called Cafe De Tijd, Voorstraat 170, Dordrecht
Great video Sierra, you certainly crammed a lot into four days ! Keep them coming 👍
Love it! I’m dutch but have not been home for 17 years :( My entire family lives in The Netherlands still and hope to visit soon to see my mother who now has Alzheimer’s 🥲
Oh wow! Did you grow up there? I hope you get to go back soon too! I'm so sorry about your mother Maybe this is your sign! 🤗Hugs.
@@sierralovesdogs Thank you. Yes, I grew up there. I came to the US at age 18 for one year as an Au Pair and well…. Life happened and been here ever since 😊
Very nice vlog btw, it brings me back home for a moment ( I went to Fashion school a few block away from those cubic homes). Did you go to any cheese winkel while there?
@@wabisabisylvie111 oh I was waiting for someone to mention kaas! 🧀 Yes we bought some at the market - of course! But I didn’t get any video of it. 😢
@@wabisabisylvie111 yes life happens ❤️
Gezellige clip! 😉
I.c. "i want to see all the churches"... pity that the Grote Kerk (Dordrecht) was closed. Wonderful church with a couple of beautiful organs. That would have been a Dutch thing, too, listening to someone playing a Psalm (or whatever) on the organ in a Dutch church. Maybe next time.
@@BCTMarcus yes! We have climbed up the stairs to the top there too on a past visit! Beautiful view of the city!
Fun and good job in such a short time.
@@catharinaforbes-boeren82 thank you! We missed a lot though and need to go back!
@@sierralovesdogs it’s a small country with a lot to explore.
@@catharinaforbes-boeren82 ja hoor!
Funny when food looks like real food the ladies get scared :), when it is not canned, packed and filled with preserves.
Beautiful! This is one that is on my bucket list. All the yummy and in Poland we eat raw herring as well.
I think the "raw" herring thing is something from all countries around the Baltic and the Eastern part of the North Sea.
@@Iz-SixtyandBeyond someone just commented and I guess it’s not actually raw but cured! 👍
@@KeesBoons makes sense as it’s what was available and could last on voyages if cured, right?
@@sierralovesdogs Yes, I guess ours is pickled or in a cream sauce - I love it!
Geweldig!
Danku well!!!
Love this video, New subscriber here ! Greetings, John from the Netherlands.
Oh herring really is the fish of the gods!! i can eat them all day!! Great vlog and greetings from the far eastern part of the Netherlands
@@royklein9206 it was good but I didn’t like holding the tail. I need a herring handle 😂
@@sierralovesdogs hahahhaha when nobody watches, you can just use a knife and fork.. 😄
The luggage in Dutch trains can be stored between the back to back placed seats. For the next time 😄👍🇳🇱
Most Dutch thing: hardcore music + hardcore/hardstyle festival. It's a must do for sure ❤ you should come live in the Netherlands with your family. Much safer for your kids and healthier and your own health. More work/life balance and kids cycling to school.
@@GabberPinda oh how fun! I love music festivals! I agree that the lifestyle is in many ways better in the Netherlands but my mom, boyfriend, dogs and job are all in the States! 🇺🇸 At least I can visit!
Thats not true .
@@sierralovesdogswhat's much better in the usa is the music. Personally i hate electronic dance music, and during our holiday in NY state and Massachussets we saw great live music in random places.
Haha “hardcore” zegt ie 😂
Geloof niet dat iedereen daar van houdt maat, zeker niet in de VS.
@@MaxEngelberts-sr4lr in willekeurig welke kroeg of restaurant in de VS is livemuziek door hele goede bands. Die zijn er in NL ook, maar die krijgen bijna geen kans.... gabber oid heb ik daar (gelukkig) niet gehoord.
you have could visit the pilgrimage church, one of the places that the pilgrimfathers sailed from. it is at metrostation delfshaven.
Cool, I was there in the 90s ❤
@@hipplantchick713 changed much?
@@sierralovesdogs Probably not right? We got the fries in the cones with mayo. Saw all the vending machines with croquettes. You must have the pictures in the Dutch dress. 🥰
Thanks for a fun tour ❤
Loved watching your video Sierra. Although as a Dutch family we see most of this as a "tourist things" or as normal for us Dutch, it provides a great perspective on how visitors from other countries look at ours. Thanks for sharing!
Three stunning young ladies! Love your videos!! :)
It often strikes me that (especially) American Vloggers only Vlog about Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the touristic places in that area. The Netherlands is so much more than just the west! In the east we have Nijmegen. The oldest city in the Netherlands, dating back to the time of Charlemagne, of the great Roman Empire. Nijmegen: also a city that was in the frontline in WWII!
@@ricardodisveld6996 I know there is so much more to explore but we were visiting family and had a short time. We have family in Rotterdam and Dordrecht and of course had to fly into Amsterdam! I need to come back and stay longer!
@@sierralovesdogs Absolutely! Do that, and you'll a much better perspective of the whole country! The oldest City of the Netherlands, Nijmegen. the Hunnebedden in the province of Drenthe, etc. So much History here. I think you guys really enjoy that if you're into History and stuff like that!
Provincialen klagen altijd dat de toeristen alleen maar naar Amsterdam gaan. 😂 Ja, wat dacht je dan? Dat ze helemaal uit de US of whatever komen voor de provincie. 😂 Mijn God!
@@ricardodisveld6996 yes we would love that!
You, ma’am… are killing it!! Love seeing your channel grow! It’s definitely inspired me to be more disciplined and find ways to be more consistent with uploading. Keep grinding, girl!!
The hooks on those buildings, they were not put there to lift furniture.
The homes, used to be warehouses and those hooks were used to unload cargo from boats.
And to get IKEA bargains and refrigerators to 3rd floor
What a fun vlog. We liked it and start following your Channel. We live just between Dordrecht en Rotterdam, near Kinderdijk. I like that you call it Football instead of soccer.
@@peaceman1971 oh thank you so much! We probably took the train through your town then! Yes, I know it’s important to not call ⚽️ soccer in Europe! 🤣
Really enjoying. You all seemed to like the herring as well huh? That was the best part ❤
We did! It was so much better than we expected it to be! 🐟
@@sierralovesdogs Yeah it was visible. Really nice
Good vlog.
If you come back here, do add hagelslag and erwtensoep to your to-do-list. Other than that I think you pretty much covered the basics.
@@qazatqazah yes!! Hagelslag! Had it all the time growing up! A party on my toast!!! Had to look up erwtensoep…. Oh yes I have had that in my childhood too… but my fav was always vla!!!
@@sierralovesdogs Vla rocks. (So does rijstepap with kaneel (cinnamon) and suiker (sugar), btw.)
Hello Sierra, thanks for the video, I used to visit Holland quite a bit a few years ago. I enjoyed it a lot BUT not the raw Herring ...Yuk you all did well to eat it :) any video with you in is well worth watching :) Cheers Chris
I've been watching with a smile. Nicely done and you really had the best 'Dutch' experience possible. I live in the area of Rotterdam and Dordrecht and I also had a relation with an American. So this appealed to me a lot. I am not a fan of haring myself, never even tasted it, but after seeing this I almost feel I have to. If these Americans can be so brave, I have no other choice... LOL
My compliments for your pronunciation of Dutch words. You really put a lot of effort into it. Stroopwafel with an "O' sound 🥰
As a dutchie i love this video 😍
Nice trip very dutch i can see you becoming a real Dutch tourist😂❤
@@appie210 ha ha! There is a lot more to see!
As someone living in Amsterdam, I LOVE this. ❤🇳🇱
This video included the most important message for those wanting to visit the Netherlands: Get everything you want on the market where the locals buy. Don't get lured into tourist traps where they sell you fancy chocolate-covered stroopwafels etc. At the market, you can buy them fresh for 1/10 of the price. Stick to the originals. These are the best. All other flavours and add-ons are for tourists. Supermarkets with the 'AH' or 'Jumbo' logo are good spots for buying original Dutch food @ a more modest price (I won't say 'cheap').
And if you think herring is something you need to learn to eat... Try 'labskaus'. That dish on a plate contains (among others) herring, a sunny-side-up fried egg and beetroot...
What a lovely video. 😊
And doing touristy things are fine, I mean you are a tourist so why not?
Dordrecht is my old stomping ground, beautiful city.
I'm glad you guys enjoyed my country, next time go to Maastricht, gorgeous city in the south.
Warm greetings from the Netherlands. 😊🌷
I gave you a thumbs up and have subscribed. I enjoyed your little adventure. in Holland.
I lived next door to Visser's Poffertjessalon for many years! But mostly I only drank beer there!
Yes, my uncle Bert goes every week for beer too! Maybe you met him there!
At the time of the year you were visiting, I would recommend eating the herring without onions.
Nice vlog, you did a lot of things. You did very well. The "Hagelslag" is missing. Those are chocolate sprinkles. And "stamppot". Mashed potatoes and vegetables. So you need to come over again. 👍👍👍
First of all: kudos to your pronounciation of Dutch words, almost all of them were spot on :) But you explained you have Dutch heritage, so maybe you have a slight advantage there. Secondly: you did more Dutch things in a holiday than I do in a year as a Dutchman :) I don't think you missed many experiences. I was especially impressed by the family trying drop - whenever I have my American inlaws try some, the results are funny but not positive ;)
One thing I think is very Dutch and I'm not sure you did, is take a bike on the train, just go somewhere and bike there. I love that combination, it offers such flexibility. And it's so impressive and funny to see visitors do this - once met a really nice Indian family who said "we put all of us on bikes, and we just take the train and then bike. It's awesome!" I loved that because you can go to small villages and hidden bike paths in the countryside that way.
In general, great vlog, fun to see people enjoy my quirky country :) I always say "it's flat here, there's grass, cows, stupid windmills and smelly tulips here. Why do you like it?!", so it's great to see this. I always feel deflated when driving back home from a vacation in Italy...
Oh and I think the "special clouds" are formed because we are right on the edge of water and sea, and apparently the air currents are very specific here and the turbulence causes the odd shapes. But I'm no expert.
The herring isn't raw, but fermented by salt. In case you fry a fish doesn't mean that a cocked fish is raw.
Sauerkraut as well is fermented food and no raw cabbage.
Your pronunciation of Dutch is pretty good.
It's nice to see you keep honoring your heritage. Dordrecht is one of our favorite towns to visit. Have you ever been to Leiden? Also a nice city which has a long history of about 1200 years. Especially in summertime you can enjoy a nice cold one on one of the terrace boats along the canals.
What a great video ! Well done 🙂 4 days is to short to experience the Dutch way of life, but you tried a lot. To bad the weather wasn't nice, but it was really Dutch weather: wind, rain, wind and rain again, and a little bit of sunshine. Maybe next time, you can try the sweat liquorice: my personal favorit 🙂
What a lovely family you have. You did great with everything. Im glad you had a good time..
I really liked your video, thanks!
@@talisamohi I’m so glad you did! Thanks for commenting!
Love the way you love Holland, allthough the right name is the Netherlands, but I forgive you 🙂.
As a Dutchman I have to say your Dutch is pretty good for a foreigner. Also liked you didn't hesitate to taste all new things especially the raw "haring". Most foreigners only know sushi.
Glad you enjoyed our little country wiith your family. You're a great woman doing this with them.
Perhaps I will see you soon back (for the 7th time) in our beautiful country.
Love from Hol ........ ehhhh the Netherlands.
Loved your video! Such nice commentary. Do not pay attention to all the rude and negative comments. Ofcourse it's the Netherlands but we cannot blame people or tourists as it is advertised often as Holland. I think you did an amazing job showing all the typical Dutch traditions. I'm curious what made the most impression for Conor?
Hopefully you will have some more vacation days in the future, to visit other regions😅
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Soooo, in the Rotterdam markthal segment I caught colleagues from work and my son surfing at Rif010
I like the “uhuummm” sounds after the first bite 😂 Now where’s that “Do you think we are stupid?” meme? I like my herring with quite some onions, then they’re the best. And I only eat herring near the coast of the Netherlands. I want them to be as fresh as possible 👍
Dutch thing #5: I’m 66 years young and I’ve never done that 😂 🐄
As a Dutchie, I dont understand why foreigners always think that the Netherlands is Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Please let go of those citys and visit the three upper provincies Drenthe, Friesland and Groningen. Those are always forgotten bit are the most beautiful ❤️
Yes understood there is so much more to explore! You are right! We didn't have much time and flew into Amsterdam (so we were already there) and have family in Rotterdam and Dordrecht so for us it was as much about the people as the places. We had a short time so couldn't see as much as we wanted to! 🌷🌷
I assume it’s the same reason why foreigners from Europe or Asia etc don’t fly to visit Oklahoma City or Boise.
@@AA-yc9dq if I would go to the US I would skip the mayor city's and go for the national parks.
Nice video! What is also nice to do is go to the keukenhof, to see all the flowers!
I love this video Sierra, 🥰 I forgot how beautiful the Netherlands are........ I haven't been there since I was 18, you have inspired me to go back ..... not sure about eating the herring though😳🙈
The cows, stroopwafels, pannenkoeken, gezellig hoor haha. You're officially dutch now lol.
Goodmorning.@ 10:28 looks like a Dutch biker to me.😉Have a nice day. 😎
@@jacvanloon4209 ha ha that was Cole! Not Dutch at all! 🤔😂
@@sierralovesdogs Goodmorning.I saw that it was Cole.But for me it was funny to see no hands,he must have some BMX skills.🤙Have a nice day. 😎
Your pronunciation of Dordrecht is spot on! Don't worry 😊
Heel leuk filmpje en ik hoop dat jullie nog vaak naar Nederland mogen komen.
What a beautiful family. And while there may not be an accurate English word to describe 'gezelligheid', the pictures at the end are saying the word. 🙂
Yes, I miss them so much! "A picture is worth a thousand words" ☺
Fortunately not only Amsterdam, so very divers, hence very entertaining
The most Dutch thing possible was stay for 6 weeks, a 4 day trip is very ..... well, American.
I've already seen all kinds of things in commands from Coffee shop, Efteling and other Dutch cities.
Which also a Dutch subculture is to go to a GabberHouse Rave. 🤪
How nice that you visited Kinderdijk (I lived in the adjacent village of Nieuw-Lekkerland for 25 years). It's so normal for me, but still as beautiful as ever!
In Rotterdam you saw an old big white building (named the white house) that you just mentioned that was left behind after the Germans bombed Rotterdam and razed everything to the ground. This was one of the only buildings still standing. Evertything else was gone..... At that time, this was the tallest building in Europe and comparable to the American skyscraper at that time.
Pfffff, alsof de Amerikanen helemaal naar Nederland komen voor een gebouwtje van 7 hoog. In De USA is alles 10x hoger dan die zogenaamde skyline. 😂
Happy that you not just went to Amsterdam. Netherlands is much more than Amsterdam. You should definitly visit cities like Haarlem, Volendam and/or Utrecht.
It is! I've been to Volendam and Utrecht on other trips but not Haarlem. I'll have to go! Thanks for commenting!
@@sierralovesdogsthere is another American vlogger who lives in Haarlem. Totally in love with the city. I don't remember the name of the channel. From Haarlem it's a short trip to the beach.
Next time you must try indonesian food (rijsttafel), surinam food (bami moksi meti) and of course the Dutch stampot
Herring: for me THE medicine against headache. Eat 2 without addition and when 2nd eaten the headache is Gone!
Great to see Americans step outside Amsterdam, the real Netherlands. 🇳🇱👍
Wow, I love seeing your channel growing.
You had the most Dutch day that I never had, so well done, also good pronounciation on the stroopwafel! (it's indeed pronounced like 'Strope-waffle').
I enjoyed it very much. Next time also visit Friesland 🙂
Dutch here too, coming from a long line of cow farmers the visit to the cows is very strange, those cows are typically Dutch, entering the meadow and feeding them bread is not. I don't even know if that's legal? Feels like some stranger entering my house to pet my dog..... It's also not safe, cows can be aggressive. About a week ago a hiker was killed by cows in Limburg.
@@andreboot2598 🤔 it was my cousin’s meadow and he is watching the cows 🤷♀️ crazy about the hiker!
@@sierralovesdogs Cows eat grass, corn and some concentrate power food I have no translation for. Feeding bread to cows is strange not seen that before, I google for that and it is even dangerous for ruminants, the bread will ferment in the cows stomach, they can get drunk, sick or worse.
Hi Sierra, the Netherlands is SO beautiful!
Great vlog as usual. I love Amsterdam. Wouldnt advise anyone to start taking drugs in any quantity. They are addictive and not good for you long term.
We are going to New York for the first time.
@@satanhardcore7570 have fun! NY is a LOT of energy! Been several times and love it
You"ve got a new Dutch subscriber❤, up to the 10k
Do Arnhem and Nijmegen - Ooijpolder. Stop at Oortjeshekken on a sunny day, have a drink and fork and you never want to go home again.
What a fun video! Love it! ❤
Great video thank you
Thanks for watching!
The slicing of the stroopwafel is not that difficult, just make sure that large flat knife is in the softer middle between the two harder bakes outsides
Next time visit Harmonie of Hardcore, you don't know what 's hitting you😂 that's typical Dutch!
@@markusa.dekort8478 is that a music festival???
I'm not sure if I would call the boatride in the Amsterdam canals a typical Dutch thing, I think it's more a typical Amsterdam thing
If you really wanna surprise your fam with an amazing boatride you should go to 's Hertogenbosch and take the boatride on the small river in the city there, it will take you UNDERNEATH the houses and you'll be literally going THROUGH the old city wall
It might even be nice to have your family from the Netherlands come along, because I wouldn't be surprised if they also didn't do this boat tour before
And if you really go to 's Hertogenbosch (also known as Den Bosch) don't forget to try some Bossche bollen, the best ones would be from Banketbakkerij Jan de Groot
Very Dutch :) it made me smile, especially the giggles :) Was it your daughters boyfriend's first trip to Europe? What were his thoughts, and I always wonder, how would you explain Europe to an American that had never left the states?
Yes his first time leaving the US! He was such a good sport and willing to try everything! He loved it all and more than anything was impressed by how old things are there. It’s all relative of course though. My aunt in Holland would say “we think things are old here and then we go visit Egypt…”. How would I explain Europe - like a fairytale! Everything seems so neat and quaint and much more organized and efficient. But that’s indicative of the land and space and history right? We’ve had room to spread out and be lazy here! Europe hasn’t!
@@sierralovesdogs I'm glad to hear he enjoyed the experience, and being so positive, to try things is a massive plus for all of us in life. That's so true, it is all relatively speaking, but I feel we're so fortunate. Definitely like a fairytale, we all have those feelings (did I really go there, and do that...that's an amazing experience when we revisit things like it was a dream (a great memory for life, shared in the company of family. Wonderful |family you have!
This looks amazing!
Boat rides in the canal is a tourist thing more, Dutch people generally don't use those boats at all.
Feeding the cows is something I wouldn't recommend doing without the farmers consent and presence. This because if you panic, the cows can chase you which could lead with you getting hurt. The farmer knows his animals the best, so with him there there is a much less chance on accidents. Also, the feeding part itself is not accepted by all farmers for various reasons. Make sure you follow the farmer's instructions.
The tail thing is not the same as that of a dog, it's to slap away the flies.
If you want to get inside a mill, you should visit on the saturday mornings, specially the single mills will open their doors for FREE entry and the miller can tell you about the mill itself. They love to have visitors over and tell about the mills, so it would be a real shame if you didn't. And then without the protection cases, just the real mill and what should be inside it.
I would advice to visit other provinces the next time, all you seen now is the more famous locations which is a shame as it doesn't really show much of the country. A great location would be the Zuiderzee Museum (south sea museum), This museum is open air and indoors. It shows the country from around the year 1900. Really worthy to visit for the entire day so please make sure you sleep in the city for 2 days as you will be needing it. Arrive the day before your visit to the museum, and leave the day after it. You can even dress up in old clothing from the period to make photo's which would make a great addition to the memories for later!
Another tip would be the Frisian coast line. From Enkhuizen, where the previous mentioned museum is at, you can take the boat to the other side which takes you to Stavoren in Friesland. You can then cycle along the dijk (dam) all the way to the afsluitdijk if you like to do that. Including seeing small villages and 3 of which even have city rights (Stavoren, Hindeloopen and Workum). It would make a excellent day if you do this in early summer. Make sure you have enough time to reach Harlingen where you can take another ferry to one of the islands. This route has some really old buildings and in some you could even visit and take photo's. All the places you go trough are pretty small but the land in between is pretty stretched out where you can see how flat the country really is.
I liked this a lot. Fun to watch The green beans are Snijbonen not Snubonen.
Thank you for that - they look so crazy! 〰〰〰
Wait... As an American you're saying you got the best pancakes ever here in the Netherland😲 Dutchman here; if you ask me Dutch pancakes are so boring and lack flavor. Nothing beats real American pancakes if you ask me ! You guys make the best pancakes in the world! Happy to see you enjoyed my little country :)
( 12:02 - 12:35 ) My grandson Sem ( 11 ) surf's their every week !
Next time you should visit Efteling 😉
Everyone in NL has visited it and its the 3rd most visited theme park of Europe