Should say: advertorial Why plan your travel in between rain showers? Just take a rain coat with you. For fifty Euros you can get a cheap second hand bike.
@@TravelingwithKristin These comments crack me up! When your video is so good it's presumptively sponsored.. must be doing something right! Thanks again for the helpful tips
I went to Amsterdam back in the 80s,I went for a week and ended up staying 6 months ,I got a job doing stage work for the Casa Rosso live sex show(lights props ect) then I got a job looking after a barge full of weed (1800 plants) the other 4 months I sold hash to tourists ..
@@TravelingwithKristin ,It was ,back then it was more like the wild west a very crazy place,if you want to see where I lived visit Amsterdam Live.the cam is on Oudezijds Voorburgwal in the red light I was there for 5 months out of the 6 ,I also mod on Amsterdam Live ,Happy trails Kristin .
These are some helpful tips :-) Though I'm confused about the ResQ Club one. I looked it up on their website and they do not indicate that they are in the Netherlands at all. Any clue how that can be?
Hello! You're welcome. I'm not sure about Res-Q Club, but I know it works there because all my friends use it. Maybe it's just not updated on the site?
@@TravelingwithKristin I just downloaded their app. when searching the Netherlands' map, the app showed a message: "Sorry, we are not there yet." They are in Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and Germany, it seems.... Very puzzling because I am using the same app you are showing.
Was just in Amsterdam last week and was able to use my debit card in Albert Hein and ATMs no issues. (From UK). PS. You can also take the train from the airport straight to central station, I believe this was around 10 euros.
Interesting! I’m here now and it’s still only Dutch pin cards or cash at all the ones I’ve been to Yes on the airport train but the bus has more stops in case you don’t have to go all the way to Central Station, which can take longer and go out of the way depending on one’s hotel
@@TravelingwithKristin Americans can use their bank accounts, just, you need a card with an inbuilt chip, and your bank need to be notified before arriving. If you didn't do that, chances are you can't. But that is true for the whole EU.
@@Paul_C You can use your bank cards in Amsterdam in some places, just not foreign bank cards at the grocery stores and certain places in the Netherlands.
@@TravelingwithKristin I'm Dutch but live in Ireland. The bank card thing still bugs me... Credit cards are useless in the Netherlands except in restaurants. Debit cards don't have to be Dutch but must be on the Maestro network. Weirdly Maestro is owned by MasterCard, but my Irish Master debit card does not work in 50% of shops. ATMs accept pretty much all credit and debit cards though.
Thanks for these tips. Actually useful. What is not enough for me is how to park my car. When I travel to NL I always take a rental car. But parking is real trouble for me. Parking box does not accept my credit cards and speak Dutch only. I learn Dutch, but it not enough for me yet.
When parking in the street try the park mobile app or the park line app. Not sure if they work for foreigners though. Most parking garages work with credit card, you insert it when entering, if it opens youre good to go.
they do accept visa card now, i was there last week and paid with my chase freedom visa credit! also Amsterdam has great Hostel selection , i was staying at Ecomama that had great location and ambiance.
Those are some great tips! The first one definitely looks helpful for anyone even if all you are doing is staying there for a few days. For the one day I was in Amsterdam, I remember getting drizzled on for 15 minutes and then it stayed dry the rest of the day. Also, I had no idea about the bus. I'll have to try that on a future visit! Thank you!
@@TravelingwithKristin It might be your bank blocking "suspicious" payments from abroad. In that case you could try to notify them in advance that you're going overseas.
Thank you Kristin for recommending this.I have downloaded and looked at every service/app you've recommended :) Where are you from by the way? From the accent, you're probably Canadian or American. But from the way you spell 'Traveling' instead of travelling, I can tell you are an American. I hope you enjoyed your time in NL. Dank je wel
I just came across your channel , it is amazing , the Netherlands is on my places to visit before die list , I hope you visit My county Mexico 🇲🇽 someday , Greetings and hugs 🤗 from Mexico .
Thank you Fernando! I'm so glad you found me and are enjoying the videos. I have been to Mexico many times and it's one of my favorites! Unfortunately it was before I started making videos so I don't have much footage from my travels there but I've been going for 20 years! Where in Mexico do you live?
Kristin ! you are the Doll! Did you make any video about the room rental for people who live with a roommate, and also which agency people could use in order to search for a work? Cheers !
Hi fellow K! Thank you! For finding roommates in Amsterdam I recommend searching Facebook groups and Kamernet.NL. For jobs, what kind of work do you do?
You're so welcome! It's one of my favorite cities in the world. You'll probably like this video, too! Living in Amsterdam: th-cam.com/video/jMwNb7m_sY4/w-d-xo.html
@@Jake-hi9hq It was probable a cable lock. If you have an actual chain it can only be cut with an angle grinder, and if the user of the grinder didn't live nearby and plug it in there, they'd need a generator to power it.
Can you please share some info on temporary accommodation hunt in the Amsterdam? i.e. where you can stay initially upon arrival while you find the long term accommodation?
Albert Heijn, is one of the most expensive supermarkets in the Netherlands, coming second to Markt. I would not recommend it. There are cheaper places to go i.e. Dirk, Jumbo, Jumbo plus, Aldi and Lidl. Note there is not much difference in the quality of food either. Treatwell is okay, however the reviews are very biased. I used the service once and the experience was not so good.
Wasim Hashemi This information is incorrect. Consumer organizations test supermarkets frequently: Dirk is the cheapest, next are Albert Heijn and Jumbo, next is the rest including Lidl and Aldi.
@@abrahamcusters2987 I do not need to Google the price level. I know from my own experiences of purchasing and living in the Netherlands. So just accept it.
It's not advertising if it wasn't sponsored, I wasn't hired to make the video, and I didn't make any money from it ;) Just a list of all the services I used and tips I discovered while living there that made my life easier :)
@@TravelingwithKristin Thank you for the reply Kristin. Alright, I was just looking for other kind of tips (i.e. taxes, renting tips, train cards etc). :)
I'm planning on making a video about renting soon.... stay tuned! Taxes in NL are pretty straight forward (high! lol). I'll see about a transportation video when I go back... good idea
@@SJ23982398 Ah roti yeah I thought they had them in AH? Anyway best place to get roti is if you can find a toko where they have home made rotis, and you make the curry yourself.
@@simonh6371 I couldn't find the frozen ones in mine. They got the frozen Roti paratha in Jumbo, they are delicious and you can store them for a long time.
I had the best time of my life in Amsterdam!!!! Great weed and truffles and more and mooooore! Legalize "drugs" possession for personal use is the key to true freeeeeeedom!!!!! Thanks for the amazing time!!!!
I love Amsterdam so much! check out my other video on living there th-cam.com/video/jMwNb7m_sY4/w-d-xo.html and my super cool canal tour video imho th-cam.com/video/4WYxpHokf9o/w-d-xo.html
Re Albert Hein do u think it’s normal for Top 5 touristic destination? And Maestro is not a Dutch card. This is old Project of MasterCard like Visa Electron. TBH this is really smells with corruption and strong lobby.
Traveling with Kristin How in EU, in one of the most advanced countries it’s possible to see such obvious lobby and monopoly of local chain, where only in 2 shops in Ams u can pay with Visa and MasterCard. On top AH little To Go shops with adapted to tourist x2 prices vs the standard shop. I hope they will change for better.
HAHAH.... What "corruption" are you talking about?! It is EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE, my friend. Some people and countries put moral values above greed. Knowing a little about Dutch people will teach you a lot about living with integrity and responsibility. Unlike in the USA, they do not want to encourage their population to make stupid mistakes with unhealthy spending habits. Using ANY credit card in your daily life is strongly discouraged in the Netherlands. Even the children know that using CREDIT for your living expenses is a recipe for financial ruin. Live within your means, so your debit card will do. No corruption but rules and regulations like these are actually acts for freedom from debt.
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After living here 20 years, even I learned something new. You have the only video I've found on YT offering real practical tips.
Great to hear my video was helpful! Stay tuned for more and feel free to subscribe! 😊
Should say: advertorial
Why plan your travel in between rain showers? Just take a rain coat with you.
For fifty Euros you can get a cheap second hand bike.
This is not a sponsored video; I just thought it would be helpful. Unfortunately my second hand bikes always get stolen :/
@@TravelingwithKristin These comments crack me up! When your video is so good it's presumptively sponsored.. must be doing something right! Thanks again for the helpful tips
@@shannon3132 its not that, im sure im not the only one who was looking for more valuable information than "get this app"
@@lucasc5622 lolol there's 9 tips in this video. Go troll elsewhere
Marktplaats.nl for a second hand bike,if you want to stay longer then 2 monts.
for 80 euro you can find a decent bike.
True! I have bought some second hand but they always seem to get stolen... :/
Thanks for the tips!! Very useful!
BTW If you rent the bike and it gets stolen, what happens?
What a helpful video! I'm gonna exchange to Netherlands this summer so I'll try all your tips ^^ Thank you!
Yay Stellar! You're going to LOVE Amsterdam! 😍
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Welcome!
That one tip where you can open an over sea bank account sounds great americans need to do that when america goes to hell we can have a place to go
Glad to know you liked that tip Dennis. Thanks for watching!
I'm tired of all these tourists and expats recommending Amsterdam. We have to discourage people from coming to Amsterdam.
I went to Amsterdam back in the 80s,I went for a week and ended up staying 6 months ,I got a job doing stage work for the Casa Rosso live sex show(lights props ect) then I got a job looking after a barge full of weed (1800 plants) the other 4 months I sold hash to tourists ..
Sounds like a wild time!
@@TravelingwithKristin ,It was ,back then it was more like the wild west a very crazy place,if you want to see where I lived visit Amsterdam Live.the cam is on Oudezijds Voorburgwal in the red light I was there for 5 months out of the 6 ,I also mod on Amsterdam Live ,Happy trails Kristin .
Very cool!!
Damn that must have been cool life
Im dutch indonesian mix,,i really miss my ancestor country. I wish someday i can go back to NL
I love NL! Indo is pretty good too, though :)
What's stopping you?
These are some helpful tips :-) Though I'm confused about the ResQ Club one. I looked it up on their website and they do not indicate that they are in the Netherlands at all. Any clue how that can be?
Hello! You're welcome. I'm not sure about Res-Q Club, but I know it works there because all my friends use it. Maybe it's just not updated on the site?
@@TravelingwithKristin I just downloaded their app. when searching the Netherlands' map, the app showed a message: "Sorry, we are not there yet." They are in Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and Germany, it seems.... Very puzzling because I am using the same app you are showing.
@@TravelingwithKristin Maybe it was "Too Good to Go"? The app is affiliated with more than 1200 food businesses just in Amsterdam.
Also thank you to Park Studio Amsterdam for providing the audio and sound design for this video parkstudio.com/home-m/
Most interesting! Greetings from a local :)
Greetings!
Holy fuck great video but please for the love of god turn down the wetness on your mic mix.
Was just in Amsterdam last week and was able to use my debit card in Albert Hein and ATMs no issues. (From UK). PS. You can also take the train from the airport straight to central station, I believe this was around 10 euros.
Interesting! I’m here now and it’s still only Dutch pin cards or cash at all the ones I’ve been to
Yes on the airport train but the bus has more stops in case you don’t have to go all the way to Central Station, which can take longer and go out of the way depending on one’s hotel
@@TravelingwithKristin Americans can use their bank accounts, just, you need a card with an inbuilt chip, and your bank need to be notified before arriving. If you didn't do that, chances are you can't. But that is true for the whole EU.
@@Paul_C You can use your bank cards in Amsterdam in some places, just not foreign bank cards at the grocery stores and certain places in the Netherlands.
@@TravelingwithKristin I'm Dutch but live in Ireland. The bank card thing still bugs me... Credit cards are useless in the Netherlands except in restaurants. Debit cards don't have to be Dutch but must be on the Maestro network. Weirdly Maestro is owned by MasterCard, but my Irish Master debit card does not work in 50% of shops.
ATMs accept pretty much all credit and debit cards though.
I’m moving to Amsterdam in August:) love your video and tips 👍👍
I'm so jealous! Miss it there! Enjoy!
Thanks for these tips. Actually useful. What is not enough for me is how to park my car. When I travel to NL I always take a rental car. But parking is real trouble for me. Parking box does not accept my credit cards and speak Dutch only. I learn Dutch, but it not enough for me yet.
The7bits I’m glad they were helpful! You know, I’ve never had a car or had to park in the Netherlands! But now you can get a Bunq card?
@@TravelingwithKristin Bunq card? Does it accept by parking?
When parking in the street try the park mobile app or the park line app. Not sure if they work for foreigners though. Most parking garages work with credit card, you insert it when entering, if it opens youre good to go.
I have been in Amsterdam and I went to come from university. I’m from Turkey.
Cool! I met a bunch of entrepreneurs from Turkey in Amsterdam. Everyone is welcome!
albert heijn did take my mastercard
Kristin, Well done. Thanks for the tips and positive energy.
Thanks, Chris!
This is one massive ad video lol
It's not sponsored by anyone! Just services, companies, and hacks I discovered living in Amsterdam. :)
Traveling with Kristin I was only joking it was useful I ended up downloading bunq I know it will be useful
@@DannnMate hehe :)
they do accept visa card now, i was there last week and paid with my chase freedom visa credit! also Amsterdam has great Hostel selection , i was staying at Ecomama that had great location and ambiance.
That's great, Miriam! Thanks for sharing 😊🙏
Those are some great tips! The first one definitely looks helpful for anyone even if all you are doing is staying there for a few days. For the one day I was in Amsterdam, I remember getting drizzled on for 15 minutes and then it stayed dry the rest of the day. Also, I had no idea about the bus. I'll have to try that on a future visit! Thank you!
Yes! I wish I knew about that one YEARS ago! Life saver! ☔🌞
Also yes - the bus is a stress-free and affordable option! I prefer it
The reason so many people here in the comments are asking you if you are paid/sponsored for this is the soulless corporate style it's made in.
No I am not sponsored, these are the ones I actually use.
I'm surprised that OV-chipkaart and Museumkaart didn't make this list
I tried to keep the list as relevant to the one I am using.
Thanks for this! Great tips
You're so welcome!
I'm always wondering why foreigners think Amsterdam is the same as "the Netherlands". Try visit Maastricht, for example. Completely different city.
I am not sure, maybe they just didn't researched it.
ResQ club best app for what a student need
Agreed!
Helped me a lot
thanks a ton ;)
You're welcome; happy to hear that!
I hopefully will go there very soon, I hope I can find a job fast there
Amsterdam is the best!
Amsterdam polichu....polichu means our origin language is malayalam.. Kerala, india... Polichu means superb.. All the very best Kristin and whole team
Thank you!!
another tip :for using the Albert Heijn bonus card no registration is required
True!
I paid with my (non-dutch) debit card at Albert Heijn with no problems.
HOWWWW haha
@@TravelingwithKristin It might be your bank blocking "suspicious" payments from abroad. In that case you could try to notify them in advance that you're going overseas.
It has been the employees at the store telling me the card isn't accepted, or that it's only Dutch pin cards.
@@TravelingwithKristin i think they only accept in AH located in tourist areas.
Thank you Kristin for recommending this.I have downloaded and looked at every service/app you've recommended :) Where are you from by the way? From the accent, you're probably Canadian or American. But from the way you spell 'Traveling' instead of travelling, I can tell you are an American. I hope you enjoyed your time in NL. Dank je wel
Very observant! Yes I'm from the US :) Florida, actually! Give NL a big hug for me! Miss you guys
Where do you stay when staying for a long period of time?
It depends really
Please give me a bucket.......................a big one
I don’t get it?
This is so amazingly useful, thank you so much!
You're very welcome, Ana!
I just came across your channel , it is amazing , the Netherlands is on my places to visit before die list , I hope you visit My county Mexico 🇲🇽 someday , Greetings and hugs 🤗 from Mexico .
Thank you Fernando! I'm so glad you found me and are enjoying the videos. I have been to Mexico many times and it's one of my favorites! Unfortunately it was before I started making videos so I don't have much footage from my travels there but I've been going for 20 years! Where in Mexico do you live?
Beautiful image it is like senstive picture
Glad you like it!
Amazing, thank you so much 👍👍
My pleasure Marko! :)
Kristin ! you are the Doll! Did you make any video about the room rental for people who live with a roommate, and also which agency people could use in order to search for a work? Cheers !
Hi fellow K! Thank you! For finding roommates in Amsterdam I recommend searching Facebook groups and Kamernet.NL. For jobs, what kind of work do you do?
Great video! I will be moving to the Netherlands soon and your tips are helpful:)
How did you search work work and room ?
Great to hear that!
Hi Kora, how long are you staying?
@@TravelingwithKristin ...I would like to relocate in Amsterdam, and I would like to stay on long run.
The 'ui' in 'buienradar' is notoriously difficult (near impossible) for english speakers to pronounce, since its sound doesn't exist in the language.
Can you tell I struggled with that? haha my Dutch friend in the recording studio helped me
@@TravelingwithKristin Hehe, yeah, try to speak the dutch word for 'onion': _ui_ example: th-cam.com/video/YjmpoiUl-Ww/w-d-xo.html
Great video thank you
Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful!
This video is clearly sponsored
VG I wish it were...
Hey respect for taking your time to do such a helpful video for people coming new to Amsterdam
You're so welcome! It's one of my favorite cities in the world. You'll probably like this video, too! Living in Amsterdam: th-cam.com/video/jMwNb7m_sY4/w-d-xo.html
You should rename it to 10 apps
Hi Moose, it depends how you use the apps to make life easier :)
Dont you want your bike to be stolen? It's simple,just buy a chain and a padlock
My lock was cut 😞
@@TravelingwithKristin really? How? Wtf! They're ninjas then 😂
@@Jake-hi9hq It was probable a cable lock. If you have an actual chain it can only be cut with an angle grinder, and if the user of the grinder didn't live nearby and plug it in there, they'd need a generator to power it.
Im going to spend a few months in Amsterdam, thanks for your video
Hope you enjoy it! Have some pancakes for me :)
Can you please share some info on temporary accommodation hunt in the Amsterdam? i.e. where you can stay initially upon arrival while you find the long term accommodation?
Hi Hassan, the best place to stay is a hostel, hotel, or Airbnb room. Does that work for you?
Thank you for the kind response. 🙂
Amazing! Thank you!
You are welcome!!
You basically made a video to display mobile app ads.
A few people said that - funny! That's not what I intended it for - just used some b-roll to show what I was referring to. Oh well, hope it helped!
Resq Club is not available in Netherlands!
Someone else said that but it was when I was there last!
Yes. this is the best video. Thank you.
Brief useful summary. well done.
Wow, thanks!
Thank you!
keep going.
we want more,
Please.
Hi ma’am I’m with your travel new friend here
Hi travel friend!
Hema department store was a good place for a not so expensive meal.
Good idea!
Wow! What a city to pay a visit ! Thanks for creating this video !
It's one of my favorites in the world!
@@TravelingwithKristin Really ?? I too some times feel the same.
Is it hard to live there without speaking dutch?
It's pretty easy! Everyone speaks English, but you'll feel more like a local if you take some Dutch classes.
Traveling with Kristin thank you!
Albert Heijn, is one of the most expensive supermarkets in the Netherlands, coming second to Markt. I would not recommend it. There are cheaper places to go i.e. Dirk, Jumbo, Jumbo plus, Aldi and Lidl. Note there is not much difference in the quality of food either.
Treatwell is okay, however the reviews are very biased. I used the service once and the experience was not so good.
Wasim Hashemi This information is incorrect. Consumer organizations test supermarkets frequently: Dirk is the cheapest, next are Albert Heijn and Jumbo, next is the rest including Lidl and Aldi.
@@abrahamcusters2987 So I was right mentioning Dirk first, so that was correct. Lidl and Aldi are cheaper on majority of items then Albert Heijn.
Wasim Hashemi But for Dirk you are repeatedly wrong. Google the price levels at neutral consumer sites.
@@abrahamcusters2987 I do not need to Google the price level. I know from my own experiences of purchasing and living in the Netherlands. So just accept it.
Wasim Hashemi Well, my father teaches me sixty years ago that I will never beat a dumb person so I’ll say that you are right.
This is just advertising, not at all tips for people to live in a place as foreigners.
It's not advertising if it wasn't sponsored, I wasn't hired to make the video, and I didn't make any money from it ;) Just a list of all the services I used and tips I discovered while living there that made my life easier :)
@@TravelingwithKristin Thank you for the reply Kristin. Alright, I was just looking for other kind of tips (i.e. taxes, renting tips, train cards etc). :)
I'm planning on making a video about renting soon.... stay tuned! Taxes in NL are pretty straight forward (high! lol). I'll see about a transportation video when I go back... good idea
@@TravelingwithKristin Great! Thank you! :)
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Thanks for sharing!
Great video. Thank you for this
You're welcome!
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Hey there! Thank for your insight! Feel free to subscribe for more!
Ive been! Love these tips!
How great is Amsterdam!? 😍 So glad you found the tips helpful!
Halo Kristin. How r u. Gud mrng
I am well, thank you!
Won't people just steal your laptop if you work in one of those Common Grounds while you go to the bathroom?
It depends! I never leave my stuff out unattended but people do in NL and also Norway and Sweden
Phenomenal 👍🌠
Thanks girl! 🥰
Great tips thank you!
Carlos Leão You’re welcome! Glad they were helpful :)
Don't forget that in Amsterdam parks are amazing and for kids Amstelpark is something unique
I love all the parks!!!
Thanks Kristin, I haven’t been there but I once made dinner for the queen of the Netherlands, chicken thighs stuffed with pesto.
That sounds so cool! Thanks for sharing!
how did that happen?
Thanks a lot!
Glad you enjoyed!
Jumbo is better than Albert Heijn.
The girls working in AH are far hotter than the Jumbo staff in general though.
@@simonh6371 I like the vibe better in Jumbo stores though. Plus they got some exotic things like Indian Roti pancakes
@@SJ23982398 Ah roti yeah I thought they had them in AH? Anyway best place to get roti is if you can find a toko where they have home made rotis, and you make the curry yourself.
@@simonh6371 I couldn't find the frozen ones in mine. They got the frozen Roti paratha in Jumbo, they are delicious and you can store them for a long time.
@@SJ23982398 Okay I didn't know you meant frozen. Btw you know roti isn't really exotic in NL? It's popular in Surinamese cooking.
1:03 the most exciting part of Amsterdam
gotta work out while traveling!
@@TravelingwithKristin Your body, got it?.
You are such a liar!! Res-Q club doesnt work in the Netherlands yet. Did you get pay for this video? Please
Yes; it exists and no - I wasn't paid for this video. I self-funded it.
I had the best time of my life in Amsterdam!!!! Great weed and truffles and more and mooooore! Legalize "drugs" possession for personal use is the key to true freeeeeeedom!!!!! Thanks for the amazing time!!!!
I love Amsterdam so much! check out my other video on living there th-cam.com/video/jMwNb7m_sY4/w-d-xo.html and my super cool canal tour video imho th-cam.com/video/4WYxpHokf9o/w-d-xo.html
Re Albert Hein do u think it’s normal for Top 5 touristic destination? And Maestro is not a Dutch card. This is old Project of MasterCard like Visa Electron. TBH this is really smells with corruption and strong lobby.
Alexander Horuzin I don’t understand your question
Traveling with Kristin How in EU, in one of the most advanced countries it’s possible to see such obvious lobby and monopoly of local chain, where only in 2 shops in Ams u can pay with Visa and MasterCard. On top AH little To Go shops with adapted to tourist x2 prices vs the standard shop. I hope they will change for better.
HAHAH.... What "corruption" are you talking about?! It is EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE, my friend. Some people and countries put moral values above greed. Knowing a little about Dutch people will teach you a lot about living with integrity and responsibility. Unlike in the USA, they do not want to encourage their population to make stupid mistakes with unhealthy spending habits. Using ANY credit card in your daily life is strongly discouraged in the Netherlands. Even the children know that using CREDIT for your living expenses is a recipe for financial ruin. Live within your means, so your debit card will do. No corruption but rules and regulations like these are actually acts for freedom from debt.