As a dutch person I had no clue our clouds were so varied in the eyes of foreigners. They're just.. clouds. Most of the time it is one big cover of them. I typically find myself craving those clear blue skies... Thanks for sharing an insight I hadn't heard before!
"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.
@@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.
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! 😍
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.
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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! 🇳🇱
Stroopwafels because they’re made of dough thats heated with a hot wafel press while flattened creates a bit of tougher out then inside which guides the knife in between the two Luther layers when stil hot. Then they get hot caramel in between and become that nice crumbly while chewy sensation with sugar and spices flavors that reminds you of Christmas.
The houses on the canals you pointed out were warehouses. Directly beside the canal with a hook near the roof. For furniture now, for products centuries ago.
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! 🤗🤗
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.
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.
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.
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! ❤
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!
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🤩
Loved your video. Bit of a ‘shame’ the weather was not that good. Although I think the weeks after that football match, it was very hot. Hope you also had that great warm weather?! Hope the kids also enjoyed the trip !!
so nice to see our own country through the eyes of foreign people. thanks for your visit and the beautiful images! if you visit the Netherlands again, make a trip to the tulip fields. the fields are usually in bloom from the end of march to mid may but are usually at their most beautiful around mid april. this of course also depends on the weather. volendam is also a beautiful fishing village to visit. if i may give you some advice, eat a delicious portion of kibbeling.
So cool to see my hometown Dordrecht through your eyes. I've only started appreciating the city more through the eyes of 'outsiders' in recent years; I love it more now! It's the perfect blend between a city and a village for me (in Dutch terms of course, a city here is not as big as most in the US)
@@briannugteren same here! We have a little hill and hike near our house that doesn’t seem so special but visitors love it. Isn’t it wonderful to share different perspectives?
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
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.
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😳🙈
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!!
@@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. 🥰
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 🥲
@@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?
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.
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.
in the netherlands we don't eat herring with our hands, when we are eating at a table. we use a fork to get the herring on a piece of bread. (often with onions) only outside you can eat them with your hands. (it's not so common)
Nowadays you can buy them pre-cut in every supermarkt. Cutting them by hand is a (tedious) option, but the best way to cut them is by using a "snijbonenmolen". Just Google it.
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. 🇳🇱👍
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...
Labskaus is not with fish as far as I'm used to it. My mom used to make it with corned beef, sambal, carrots onions and potatoes. Wikipedia said this: Labskaus (German: [ˈlapskaʊ̯s] ⓘ) is a culinary speciality from northern Germany and in particular from the cities of Bremen, Hamburg, and Lübeck. The main ingredients are salted meat or corned beef, potatoes, and onion. Some recipes put beetroot, pickled gherkin, or even herring into it, while others have these ingredients as side dishes.
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. 😊🌷
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😅 🙏🏻
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!
@@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.
@@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.
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.
@@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.
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 🙂
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.
Great video, loved it! Next time you get the chance, try the "Frikandel Speciaal"? Extremely Dutch 😊 Oh btw about the Haring? It's not really "raw"? They use an old technique called "pekelen" a proces with which the fish not only gets cooked but also gains a longer shelf life by salting it :)
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.
As a dutch person I had no clue our clouds were so varied in the eyes of foreigners. They're just.. clouds. Most of the time it is one big cover of them. I typically find myself craving those clear blue skies... Thanks for sharing an insight I hadn't heard before!
They are truly unique! I hope you enjoy and appreciate your special clouds! ☺☺
My wife is dutch and she told me this story years ago. But here knowledge of stuff is really high. So yeah
"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 😂
@@ronaldv_tm you're not wrong
I wish all mums were this optimistic and enthusiastic about visiting new places.
@@bisonjones2594 I really do love to travel!
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! 😍
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 😃
WAAARKE WAAARKE
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!
As a Dutchman i enjoyed watching your vlog. It reminds me what a beautiful country we have.
GREAT ...quintessential American Vlog ...full of innocence and wonderment ! ....Great to see your experiences ..keep up the good work !👍👍
Nice seeing my country through your eyes ❤
Dordrecht is my city. You are well informed... great video...even the dutch skies....thank you.
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! ❤️
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.
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Follow us for more travel and family love and adventure! We are an family from Sweden ( Gävle) who loves to travel and meet all kind of lovely people to learn about! The best is to show the girls that the World is so mutch bigger than home. Home is whatever love is! I hope you will join us! In the future we have plans to travel around beautiful Afrika!
But now we have been in Thailand!
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Yeah, me too
Always good to keep in touch with the family 😉
Yes! I miss them!
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Nice to see as a Dutchie. Thank you for posting.
Loved to see you and you're family enjoyed the Dutch experience.... come back more often....
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! 🇳🇱
Stroopwafels because they’re made of dough thats heated with a hot wafel press while flattened creates a bit of tougher out then inside which guides the knife in between the two Luther layers when stil hot.
Then they get hot caramel in between and become that nice crumbly while chewy sensation with sugar and spices flavors that reminds you of Christmas.
This is the most satisfying explanation! Thank you so much! 🧇🧇
Watching them eating it I felt like aaaahhhh I want one too...NOW lol
@@h.vermeulen2484 they are sooo good!!!
The houses on the canals you pointed out were warehouses. Directly beside the canal with a hook near the roof. For furniture now, for products centuries ago.
@@nandabennink2791 fascinating! Thanks for sharing!
The clouds and something as basic as a sunset/-rise are amongs things i really missed when abroad for 3 months.
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! 🤗🤗
I'm born in the netherlands and never been to watch the tulips ( or Kinderdijk 🤭)
@@h.vermeulen2484 that’s what happens. We never see the things in our own backyards!
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 live here and still, everytime i see a pretty cloud I take a picture💕
Me too, I love the Dutch skies
Next time ..day out to Groningen ...won't dissapoint 😉
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! ❤️
Dordrecht is a beautiful old town and also close to Rotterdam... so extra ❤
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? 😂
As someone living in Amsterdam, I LOVE this. ❤🇳🇱
Dutch here, you nailed it with this vlog style video. Thanks for sharing.
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! ❤
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!
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.
Elfstedentocht! 😢
@@henk953 for ice skating? ⛸️⛸️
Hi Sierra, the Netherlands is SO beautiful!
What a lovely family you have. You did great with everything. Im glad you had a good time..
We as a Royal family hope your visit was nice. Feel free to visit again.
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🤩
Geweldig!
Danku well!!!
Loved your video. Bit of a ‘shame’ the weather was not that good. Although I think the weeks after that football match, it was very hot. Hope you also had that great warm weather?!
Hope the kids also enjoyed the trip !!
Thanks for a fun tour ❤
As a dutchie i love this video 😍
Your pronunciation of Dordrecht is perfect ! I live there so I know :-)
Heel leuk filmpje en ik hoop dat jullie nog vaak naar Nederland mogen komen.
You have such lovely family!
Your pronunciation of Dordrecht is spot on! Don't worry 😊
You"ve got a new Dutch subscriber❤, up to the 10k
Great video Sierra, you certainly crammed a lot into four days ! Keep them coming 👍
Good story-teller. Thank you for shairing
so nice to see our own country through the eyes of foreign people. thanks for your visit and the beautiful images! if you visit the Netherlands again, make a trip to the tulip fields. the fields are usually in bloom from the end of march to mid may but are usually at their most beautiful around mid april. this of course also depends on the weather. volendam is also a beautiful fishing village to visit. if i may give you some advice, eat a delicious portion of kibbeling.
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!
I'am Duth nd I found it a lovely video !
@@ronaldtimmer6546 I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
So cool to see my hometown Dordrecht through your eyes. I've only started appreciating the city more through the eyes of 'outsiders' in recent years; I love it more now! It's the perfect blend between a city and a village for me (in Dutch terms of course, a city here is not as big as most in the US)
I did live close by kinderlijk and now i live close by dordrecht its a nice place to see but how others think about it is Just interesting
@@briannugteren same here! We have a little hill and hike near our house that doesn’t seem so special but visitors love it. Isn’t it wonderful to share different perspectives?
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
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
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
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😳🙈
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!!
Love this video, New subscriber here ! Greetings, John from the Netherlands.
Dutch thing number 14 is btw that we are calling it The Netherlands. Holland is just 2 provinces of The Netherlands.
Wich is where they where. 😂
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. 🥰
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 ❤️
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! 🤣
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!
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!
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.
My compliments for your pronunciation of Dutch words. You really put a lot of effort into it. Stroopwafel with an "O' sound 🥰
There is an amazing beer café in Dordrecht, with over 150 beers, called Cafe De Tijd, Voorstraat 170, Dordrecht
in the netherlands we don't eat herring with our hands, when we are eating at a table. we use a fork to get the herring on a piece of bread. (often with onions) only outside you can eat them with your hands. (it's not so common)
Serious 😮 bread to cows !! Bread is for birds, ducks etc. Stroopwafels and rauwe haring are the best ❤❤❤ 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱
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.. 😄
Snijbonen. Snijden means 'to cut'. Cut beans. You cute them in small slices and let them cook in boiling water. Really yummy.
They look so fun!!! 🫛
Nowadays you can buy them pre-cut in every supermarkt. Cutting them by hand is a (tedious) option, but the best way to cut them is by using a "snijbonenmolen".
Just Google it.
I really liked your video, thanks!
@@talisamohi I’m so glad you did! Thanks for commenting!
Nice video! What is also nice to do is go to the keukenhof, to see all the flowers!
Fortunately not only Amsterdam, so very divers, hence very entertaining
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. 🇳🇱👍
Am from Dordrecht. Welcome. And please come back sometime
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...
Labskaus is not with fish as far as I'm used to it. My mom used to make it with corned beef, sambal, carrots onions and potatoes. Wikipedia said this: Labskaus (German: [ˈlapskaʊ̯s] ⓘ) is a culinary speciality from northern Germany and in particular from the cities of Bremen, Hamburg, and Lübeck. The main ingredients are salted meat or corned beef, potatoes, and onion. Some recipes put beetroot, pickled gherkin, or even herring into it, while others have these ingredients as side dishes.
I gave you a thumbs up and have subscribed. I enjoyed your little adventure. in Holland.
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. 😊🌷
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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What a fun video! Love it! ❤
You should visite Amusementspark De Efteling, That is also a Dutch thing.
This looks amazing!
Leuke video!!
@@remonrossi8985 dank u wel!!!
Wow, I love seeing your channel growing.
Funny when food looks like real food the ladies get scared :), when it is not canned, packed and filled with preserves.
Nice trip very dutch i can see you becoming a real Dutch tourist😂❤
@@appie210 ha ha! There is a lot more to see!
Three stunning young ladies! Love your videos!! :)
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.
Soooo, in the Rotterdam markthal segment I caught colleagues from work and my son surfing at Rif010
Oh... and fresh herring doesn't need the onions, they were originally added to mask the spoiled scent
Good video of my country :)❤👌👍
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.
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 🙂
At the time of the year you were visiting, I would recommend eating the herring without onions.
Next time you should visit Efteling 😉
Everyone in NL has visited it and its the 3rd most visited theme park of Europe
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 luggage in Dutch trains can be stored between the back to back placed seats. For the next time 😄👍🇳🇱
Great video, loved it! Next time you get the chance, try the "Frikandel Speciaal"? Extremely Dutch 😊
Oh btw about the Haring? It's not really "raw"? They use an old technique called "pekelen" a proces with which the fish not only gets cooked but also gains a longer shelf life by salting it :)
you have could visit the pilgrimage church, one of the places that the pilgrimfathers sailed from. it is at metrostation delfshaven.
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.
Fresh herring is heaven. It's the thought od eating raw fish that's off-putting to foreigners but we love them but the Germans LOVE them 😂