Exploring and Eating in Zaandam. A Cheaper Alternative to Amsterdam

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  • @ronh1940
    @ronh1940 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You are a teacher and genuine inspiration to how to savor some of the best life that has to offer.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ronh1940 That's very nice of you to say! Thank you! I really appreciate it!

  • @markies74
    @markies74 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The Zaanse Schans is also very close to Zaandam. Only a few minutes by train and a 10 min walk and you can see all the windmills. I am from Zaandam and it is very nice to see how you liked it overhere.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely! I took a trip to Zaanse Schans as well and really enjoyed it there. The whole area is beautiful!

    • @jessicayates6828
      @jessicayates6828 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How far by train?

    • @markies74
      @markies74 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jessicayates6828 from Zaandam Station to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans station is 5 minutes. From there it is a 10 minute walk to Zaanse Schans.

  • @rx2440
    @rx2440 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I've proudly lived my entire life in Zaandam! It definitely is worth the visit. Glad you enjoyed it :)

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Yeah, I'm really glad I got to spend some good time in Zaandam and not just Amsterdam, because it was such a nice place!

    • @Fyy256
      @Fyy256 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it safe to walk back from train station at late night if I stay here I stand of Amsterdam? Do you have tulips there?

    • @rx2440
      @rx2440 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Fyy256 I would consider it safe, yes. Most hotels are close to the train station too, so that should not be a problem! Of course, like everywhere, use common sense. :) Regarding the tulips, they are usually not around Amsterdam or Zaandam. For that, you should go more to the province of Zuid-Holland around The Hague and Leiden, or the Keukenhof (a flower exhibition). Hope that helps!!

  • @kevin7151
    @kevin7151 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice segment James. I worked for a Dutch global firm for about 10 years from 2004. Spent a great deal of time in Amsterdam and The Hague. Seafood was always good. Dutch people are very nice, sincere but very direct. Quite frankly, I like that a great deal. Many things to see and a wonderful culture to explore and see. My life is better given these specific travels. Stay well.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Absolutely! While my time was far more limited in the Netherlands, I agree. It's a wonderful country with so much to offer!

  • @farmecologist3395
    @farmecologist3395 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video!
    We will be visiting Amsterdam in July '23 and we have the same idea you did. Glad to see our idea of staying in Zaandam and taking the train over will work out just fine.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy your trip! Zaandam is definitely a great base to explore Amsterdam from.

  • @cynthnyabols3359
    @cynthnyabols3359 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have so many random facts in my head ... But a place to the tid bit is great! It looks like a cartoon. 😍

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, it's such a unique looking city!

  • @MariskaArbeidsdeskundige
    @MariskaArbeidsdeskundige 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was born here and never saw that as a benefit. It is an industrial city, blue colar, small. Interesting for tourist is the Zaanse Schans. The good thing is, a a part from inflation, there are no tourist prices. Happy to see that you liked it. The Dam, where you saw the statue of Peter, has some nice restaurants.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the comment! I really enjoyed Zaandam and I even got to go to Zaanse Schans later in my trip, which I also really liked!

  • @brianjustinmcneely
    @brianjustinmcneely 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video and great editing! I am shocked that this does not have more views!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!

  • @peggy-jaynejordaan1959
    @peggy-jaynejordaan1959 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Geweldig om Zaandam weer te zien video dit kanaal.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @ambtenaar
    @ambtenaar ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You tried some real dutch street food staples in Zaandam. You can find these foods at almost all dutch produce markets. Glad you liked them!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, they were great! I especially loved that kibbeling! I really ate well on my trip!

    • @jaffarabidi
      @jaffarabidi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Last month I was there, I love this town. Lived in easy hotel, such a great time there. Will be back soon IA

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jaffarabidi Awesome! Yeah, it's a great place for sure!

  • @iamcharlemagne
    @iamcharlemagne 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video! I will be staying in Zaandam next month. Do you have a recommendation on which public transportation card to get for a 6 day visit?

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I got the anonymous ov-chipkaart and that worked well for me. I was there for about 2 weeks.

  • @tomahern8967
    @tomahern8967 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looks like an amazing place! I guess their McDonald’s taste the same as ours! Keep up the good work!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it was very impressive looking! The McDonald's was interesting. I sometimes like trying restaurants that I'm used to in the US and seeing how they compare abroad.

    • @justaguyonyoutube1184
      @justaguyonyoutube1184 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did they compare?

  • @rachfish
    @rachfish ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even though this video is several months old, I had to comment on the loempia. I knew immediately what they were as my former sister-in-law is Filipino. Hers usually came with minced pork or small shrimp. 😋

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! It was really tasty!

    • @tijmen-N
      @tijmen-N 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i think the loempia stand at the marked in Zaandam mostley sells vegi so with vegetables

  • @catalinaayerbe9717
    @catalinaayerbe9717 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello I know your trip was almost a year ago but can you please let me know how much cost the train ticket from zaandam to Amsterdam central? Thanks for the nice video

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching! I remember it didn't cost very much. I think it was around $3 US dollars for a ticket.

    • @johnmc6090
      @johnmc6090 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would suggest buying 1st class tickets as the trains can get really busy at times ,but not many Dutch people bother sitting in the 1st class sections even though it's only a couple euro difference in price ,you'll be pretty guaranteed a seat on every train😉

  • @IamMagsB
    @IamMagsB 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nice video, what month did you go? Also, it's pronounced LUMPIA, a filino staple food.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! This was in October.

  • @2Wheels_NYC
    @2Wheels_NYC ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks beautiful, definitely on my list!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's definitely a unique place to visit!

  • @Fyy256
    @Fyy256 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After Watch your video I decided to stay at zaandam too. Is it safe to walk from Zaandam train station to hotel after a day trip to Amsterdam in late night?

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe so. I always felt safe there no matter the time of the day.

  • @brodypilcher3643
    @brodypilcher3643 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man that place did look very nice…I had to stop and do a goog search about Peter the great😅…good job buddy

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! It's such a unique and special looking place. Yeah, my extent of knowledge on Peter the Great was only hearing his name in the past.

  • @heyjude25
    @heyjude25 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this review! You're a lifesaver! I can't find a decent hotel in Amsterdam within my budget. Looking forward to more of your videos :)

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! I had the same problem until I found out about Zaandam. It's so easy to get to Amsterdam from there. Plus, it's much quieter in Zaandam at night, which made getting a good night's sleep not that much of a challenge as opposed to Amsterdam, where some sections can get pretty loud.

  • @traveladdict4884
    @traveladdict4884 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If only the room had an alarm clock?? What year did you film this?

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, that would've helped, but my phone was a decent alternative. I filmed this in October of 2022.

  • @dannystarre-fn4hd
    @dannystarre-fn4hd ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks for visiting my hometown

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! I really had a great time there!

  • @VLADGOM
    @VLADGOM 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loempia you can find it in Vietnam and also in the Philippines

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Indeed! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Realworldnews247
    @Realworldnews247 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been here before, love it there, I spent a few months there and amsterdam ❤ are you going to have more videos in Amsterdam

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice! Yeah, both are beautiful places and I had such a great time there! Yeah, I should have about two more videos with Amsterdam, but there will be a lot of NYC stuff in between.

    • @Realworldnews247
      @Realworldnews247 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Jamesnu I checked your channel and I saw your Amsterdam videos I’ve not seen before, I’m watching them now!
      I have been to amsterdam/ Holland over 10 times and Rotterdam, The Hague, Maastricht. Love the channel keep up the great work !

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Realworldnews247 Thank you! Yeah, I've been spreading those videos out since most seem to watch me for my NYC stuff.
      Indeed! There are so many beautiful places in that country. I can see why you've returned! I definitely want to go back and see some of the other cities outside of Amsterdam.

    • @Realworldnews247
      @Realworldnews247 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jamesnu yeah I’m from London we used to drive to Holland all the time, now I live in spain 💕

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Realworldnews247 Nice! Well, Spain is a great country too! It's probably my favorite place for food!

  • @KEMET1971
    @KEMET1971 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That building is surprisingly small considering Tsar Peter was very tall ... about six feet eight inches.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed! It was tiny! I wasn't expecting it to be that small.

  • @DiDi-qu7eo
    @DiDi-qu7eo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a cool looking town!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a really neat place!

  • @richardgelber2740
    @richardgelber2740 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was there any fish in the market?

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, there were a couple of fish sellers. Everything there looked really good! I really enjoy checking out markets like it and seeing what local producers have on offer.

  • @jessicayates6828
    @jessicayates6828 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What month did you go?

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I went there in October. It was really nice!

  • @s_przybylowicz
    @s_przybylowicz ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That one area looks like you're in a land of delightful little dollhouses!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, it was a magical place!

  • @Oleg19948
    @Oleg19948 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glad you liked it mate. Great and honest video. The only thing that made me sad is the fact you walked past soooo many amazing food spots and you just decided to eat at McDonald's 2 blocks away😂

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!

  • @BMACTX
    @BMACTX ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review! 👍🏼

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I appreciate it!

  • @denisedoos4667
    @denisedoos4667 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a nice video, you stepped out of the comfortzone of only seeing the Inntel hotel area and visited the former home of Czaar Peter the great 😉 Whenever staying in Zaandam again and when you are interested, drop me a line and I'll get you a bicycle and show you some other interesting places(not just the Zaanse schans, that's at 20 minutes on bicycle.) Again, nice video!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! That's very kind of you!

  • @luizfelipemaavelar
    @luizfelipemaavelar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loved the tip!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I appreciate it!

  • @TuckerSP2011
    @TuckerSP2011 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think I would enjoy Zaandam more than Amsterdam. Its calmer, clean and the architecture is so enjoyable.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's definitely a place worth visiting!

  • @borispeper6981
    @borispeper6981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every time we go to the Netherlands, first thing we hit is the Kibbeling- car. 😋

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Yeah, that was so good! I wish there was Kibbeling in NYC.

    • @borispeper6981
      @borispeper6981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jamesnu Maybe it is yours to bring Kibbeling to NYC?!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      @Boris Peper Haha! Well, I know people here would really enjoy it if they tried it.

  • @petraboontjes4703
    @petraboontjes4703 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was born in Amsterdam but i have lived in Zaandam for 29 years. Still prefer Amsterdam although Zaandam is lovely as well.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Yeah, it's great that Zaandam is so close to Amsterdam.

  • @NoahEats
    @NoahEats ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They don't have a restroom around?

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe they do, but I knew it wouldn't have been too difficult to go back up to my room for it.

    • @MariskaArbeidsdeskundige
      @MariskaArbeidsdeskundige 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Jamesnu @ store Hema on the top floor is a restaurant. On the square with the statue of Peter, you can you use the restroom of the restaurants. Sometimes the ask for 50ct.

  • @hanifmadras7016
    @hanifmadras7016 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @FoodMaster64
    @FoodMaster64 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you like teleport these food here to NYC. 😂 I'm getting hungry here.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha! I wish! I didn't expect that I would enjoy the food as much as I did.

  • @Pressplay_Media_EU
    @Pressplay_Media_EU ปีที่แล้ว

    Loempia I remember in Purmerend. *_Purmerend is mijn allerliefste stad van het Nederland en ik wil wonen daar wel gewoon. het is mijn Destiny om in Purmerend te leven gewoon_* . or at least visit often

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @ichbinlot8100
    @ichbinlot8100 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    because of this video..i will choose zaandam..

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a great place!

  • @sellingtowinselling3876
    @sellingtowinselling3876 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alarm clock? is this 1970?

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't like having to open up my phone when I'm in bed to check the time. A clock is a standard hotel offering and out of the hundreds of hotels that I've stayed at, this was one of the only ones that didn't have a clock.

    • @sellingtowinselling3876
      @sellingtowinselling3876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ill get u a watch for christmas mate.i enjoyed the vid cheers

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sellingtowinselling3876 Haha! Thank you!

  • @TheWallynl
    @TheWallynl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im from zaandam ❤

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! It's a beautiful place!

  • @zoroschild
    @zoroschild ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Next time go to poelenburg

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the recommendation! I'll keep it in mind for next time.

  • @AnonymusLeConnu
    @AnonymusLeConnu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    u need an alarm clock? what abt the alarm on ur phone?:-p

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just like being able to quickly look at the time while I'm in bed without having to reach for my phone. It's not really about the alarm.

  • @Han-wh5ie
    @Han-wh5ie 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Een soort Disneyland met een overdaad van Zaanse kitsch
    Door wie werd die vent gefêteerd ?

  • @malindahicks4292
    @malindahicks4292 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They Could've named it van damme😎😄

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha!!😄

  • @TagusMan
    @TagusMan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dutch architecture is so hit and miss. That hotel is a striking building but wouldn't call it beautiful. Putting a modern twist on anything usually means taking something beautiful and making it ugly af. Old school is the best school.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fair enough.

  • @davidfinley7392
    @davidfinley7392 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lumpia is Filipino

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Indeed.

  • @N33M00
    @N33M00 ปีที่แล้ว

    stop panning every shot thx :)

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll keep that in mind.

  • @pattydemnicki8711
    @pattydemnicki8711 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1 euro = $1.09 US

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Indeed.

    • @pattydemnicki8711
      @pattydemnicki8711 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Jamesnu i had to Google it 😆
      I pray you have a safe travel! God bless you and your family including pets 🙏

  • @boobooiron1154
    @boobooiron1154 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Boycot mac donalds!!! The rest of the video is great🎉❤

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha! Thanks for watching!