I worked there quite a bit in the mid 1970's. Museums: Rijksmuseum for all the Dutch Masters including Night Watch by Rembrandt. Also, Rembrandt House museum. Food: Indonesian food was top notch. Beer: hard to beat. Architecture: the whole old city is a living museum! I loved my time there and loved the culture.
A few things to highlight: (1) museums - with the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum you cannot miss out on Dutch masters or Impressionists (Anne Frank House here too) (2) Indonesian Food: as one of the early places for Indonesian spices, they have some of the best Indonesian food. I really enjoyed Bojo; (3) ignoring coffee houses and places that sell legal soft drugs ignores what many go to Amsterdam for; (4) Red Light District - while prostitution is legal and regulated within much of Europe, this area of Amsterdam is unique with the red lights just to walk around; and (5) windmills - outside Amsterdam at zaanse schans area. Well worth a trip out by train and walk.
It's not regulated as much as people think. It's a mess. I would strongly urge people to stay away. Most of the women "working" there have been trafficked. The area is monitored by gangs, mafia and the hell's angels, all just trying to make sure their "assets" are working and making them money.
Anthony would be very sad about abusing his name like this in a video that does everything he would frown upon. Like visting all tourist traps, avoiding red light district, lacking historical information and judge real Dutch food without any sampling.
Thanks for the introduction to Amsterdam. Bicycles, canals, boats, and tulips I knew about. Pancakes, waffles and those magical fries, I had no clue! Nice to see you continue your travel again.
About the pancake-place opening at 10PM: in the Netherlands, we usually don't consider pancakes or poffertjes to be breakfast - to us it is lunch or dinner. Similarly, pastry might be used as a dessert in the US, but we mainly eat it in between meals.
Kristin. Love your stuff. Love your approach. The life you’re leading. You are Inspiring us to rent our house and live in other places. Looks like our first stop is going to be in La Paz Bolivia. Keep you posted.
Thank you, Noah! I’ve heard great things about La Paz. I have a podcast interview where one of my guest talks about living there that you might enjoy! www.badassdigitalnomads.com/one-of-the-first-digital-nomads-from-africa-agnes-nyamwange/
Rentals are pretty expensive and hard to come by! I talked about that more in this cost of living in amsterdam video th-cam.com/video/jMwNb7m_sY4/w-d-xo.html
What I want to try is the Bike rides, chocolate, and dessert. I hear it's a good workout, and you can get just about anywhere. Also I don't smoke (weed)...maybe Switzerland is better for me. I have to say something about Amsterdam you look like you hit a new level. It's probably your calling to live there.
Thanks Benicio; you can find great desserts in Amsterdam! I haven’t been to Switzerland yet but I definitely feel like the Netherlands is a second home 🧡
LOVE the new (hoping this is a series) travel stories. Great editing, video quality, and of course .... story telling. Been to Amsterdam a couple of times myself but saw a whole new side of it here. Love the boathouses along the outer canals. What a great place to park oneself for a few weeks. Looking forward to the next one Kristin :)
Wonderful... thank you, Kristin :) How delightful !!! My wife & her sister will be visiting Amsterdam this coming spring. Oooooooooh, and the coffee is legendary. YUM
I need to get back to Amsterdam someday! I only went for 24 hours on my way to Austria a few years ago, so I only had a chance to walk around the city and check out the Anne Frank house (highly recommend!). I would love to go back to enjoy the fries and the stroopwafel as well as take a canal cruise!
So you had a layover in Amsterdam just like Bourdain! The Anne Frank house is so memorable; glad you were able to go. Next time definitely indulge in some of the fries and street food!
The Ottoman Sultan gave it as a gift, tulips originated from Turkey. They were very precious and thats what royals gave each other as gifts as tulips. Dutch culture did an excellent job of making tulips known and admired worldwide.
Hi Kristin, Makes me want to go to Amsterdam again after 50 years!!!! I'm learning to just go to a city for a full week rather than flitting around several other stops. I've made copious notes of your recommendations. Thinking about mid May. Thanks.
The first time I went to Amsterdam and experienced the fries and mayonnaise with the Navy. Its a cool place to visit and more than just the night life . The cultural aspects are nice to see as well.
Fun fact Amsterdam does Kickboxing better than anywhere in the world. The world famous Mejiro Gym is in the center and very welcoming to beginners. Highly recommend for anyone who was ever interested as Amsterdam is the mecha of kickboxing
Awesome video .With only one and half day, I did the canal, floating flower market, gastro experience: the stroopwaffle, awesome coffee, frites, and the vegan junk food bar (all plant based) colorful and incredibly delicious. Of course I saw many of the museums and beautiful buildings from outside. Great city, must go back.
Thank you, @Lupebutterfly! It sounds like you had an amazing time exploring the highlights of the city in such a short period. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit! Thanks for sharing 🙌😊
lovely tour of Amsterdam! A city I would love to visit. My trip to Greece a couple of months ago flew through Schiphol...on the way home we were delayed and missed our connection so we stayed over night. Unfortunately, got to the hotel around 9pm and had to catch a shuttle at 6am for the airport.. next time!
@@TravelingwithKristin Thanks SO much, Kristin! LOVE your videos;) I'm currently in Chile as a volunteer public health nurse (68 yo). Lived in Xi'an China for 5 years, Morocco, Indonesia,Japan. Do you have a video on Spain? Keep them coming, please!
Your love for Amsterdam is contagious, even for someone like me who has visited the city many times. Thank you for reminding me of why I keep coming back to this magical place.
The first time I arrived in Amsterdam was at the airport because I needed to transfer to Frankfurt three years ago. Then on the third day, I decided to take the train from Frankfurt to Amsterdam. I just wandered and walked in the street and I found that so many bicycles were alongside the street. There was a little snow in the small park. So many tourists were walking on the main street near the train station and I visited the nearby museum. So many pigeons were flying in the square and so many shops where you could buy souvenirs. The streets were a little quiet and tranquil in the winter season. I walked for nearly 4 hours and felt it was a kind of comfortable journey. Then I was back in Frankfurt on the same day at night. It was a long time train trip but I felt so happy.
My trip was a little different. Less food but one thing in common was cycling, I went as far as I could out of the city & it's beautiful in the outer suburbs. I only went to the Sex Museum, it was weird but funny & I'm glad that was the one I picked. There's a lot of talented tattoo artists, Salon Serpent is one of the most famous, started by Angelique - keep in mind it's best to book a few months ahead. Red light district is polarizing, depending on your personality - worth going anyway.
Amsterdam is super super clean. They really look after their city. Almost every other capital in Europe looks like a third world city compared to Amsterdam (regarding tidiness and cleanness). I am sorry, but that's how it is. Greetings from Vienna!
Every European capital would be amazing, maybe start with Western Europe then to other less know capital! Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Athens, Budapest will warm us up for the lesser know capitals.. Vienna, Prague, Sofia, Tirana. I’m excited for these “top 10 things to do videos”.
I love that we have the same favorite pancake place! I think you hit most of the highlights (except of course the numerous museums, but that would be a very long video!). Bike rides outside of the city center are a lot less stressful. It's also worth hopping on a ferry to cross the Ij, there's so much to do.
Hello, as a young Moroccan 🇲🇦 student of history books, I believe that what the Netherlands has achieved in terms of progress is, thanks to God, thanks to the good Dutch people and the kind royal family, especially the mother Patricks, who relinquished power to her son ten years ago, so that the Netherlands could become the most prestigious country. Thank you.
Visit Begijnhofkapel. It's near the Spui. It's like time travel when you exit thru the giant wood door...from the peace and quiet into the hustle and bustle.
You used to live around the corner from Albert Cuyp? I know that neighborhood well. I stay at the Arcade Hotel on Centuribaan (Sarphaati park) the next street over!
I love your video! I have a travel channel. I just started and I wish I had the courage to use my own voice like you. I recently the channel and have been using an AI voice named Sara. I think I am just in the phase of learning the video editing aspect now and will try to start using my own voice later! Thank you I learned so much from your video.
Well, nice vlog off the well trampled path. Is does need some annotations however. 1. pancakes are Dutch staple food, not "The one thing Amsterdam obviously known for". Poffertjes are not pancakes, but a mini-version of the much larger 'poffer' or 'poffert'. 2. It was Carolus Clusius who introduced the tulips to The Netherlands in 1583. Clusius was curator of the gardens of the Emperor of Austria. In 1593 Clusius became a professor at Leiden University and head of the Hortus Botanicus Leiden. In this botanical garden the first tulips were planted in the Netherlands in 1593. Only the most western part of The Netherlands is suitable for the cultivation of tulips, since it requires sandy soil. 3. Gouda cheese is just one of the hundreds of different kinds of Dutch cheese. Originally from Gouda - not Amsterdam - the name now refers to the large wheel shaped variety. 4. the best chips are Belgian, not French or Dutch. The Dutch chips are just second to the Belgian ones. The Dutch chips are not cut thick, thinner than the Belgian chips. There are several Belgian chips shops in Amsterdam. Do compare. 5. do *not* rent a bicycle in Amsterdam. Even seasoned cyclists will have trouble in the Amsterdam traffic. If you must, stick to the Vondelpark. But is that what you came to visit Amsterdam for? 7. Dutch markets are usually closed on Sundays. Stroopwafels - pronounced 'stroapwahfles' - date back to 1810. Invented in Gouda - not Amsterdam - and then called 'poor people's biscuits', they were made from left over cookie dough. 8. Amsterdam was never one of the first coffee capitals of the world. The first 'coffee house' in The Netherlands opened in 1663 in Amsterdam. Followed a year later by a ' koffiehuis' in The Hague. Being expensive coffee was only for the happy few. Today Amsterdam is also known for being the largest cacao port in the world, transporting 600,000 tonnes of cacao beans a year. You can visit the Chocolatemakers factory which is fully powered by solar energy. ----------------------------- *. if you visit Amsterdam during the winter month do eat 'snert' at the Amsterdam Historisch Museum. **. most of Vincent van Gogh's paintings are not in the Amsterdam van Gogh Museum but in the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, a 2 hours drive from Amsterdam. So don't waste your time standing in line in Amsterdam.
Thank you for the insightful annotations, @_PJW_! 📝🌷 Your additional information provides a deeper understanding of Amsterdam and its history. Your knowledge is much appreciated! 😊🏛️🧀
Umm! Cheese I'm on it! And a cruise on the canals looking at the unique houseboats. Partner up that cheese with a good bottle of wine and fresh bread and you have a most memorable trip, sliding along the waterways.
Greatly presented video covering Amsterdam. The best cheese you will find is on the outdoor market or specialised cheese shops. How about Dutch farmers cheese? The best tasting cheese ever. The cheese shop you visited is a specialised tourist cheese shop. Cheese especially made for tourists definately not representative for real tasty Dutch cheese. The coffee is tasting great. As for food there is lots to enjoy as well. It boils down to choose the better restaurants. Anyway there is a lots to enjoy in Amsterdam. And above all this video is being presented in a very nicely attractive way.
Kristin. I know this question isn’t about Amsterdam but…could you name 3 or 4 places that are along the same cost of living as Mexico and Ecuador BUT that have good sidewalks? I have the slightest of walking issue that only affects sometimes but Mexico sidewalks scare me. Thanks!!! (Could it be Georgia or Spain?)
Hi Tammie, that's a good question... I don't often see places with good sidewalks. Probably the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland... places will good biking. Germany would be the most affordable with good sidewalks and bike paths. Certainly many places in the cities in Spain and Portugal, but also many narrow streets. I wish I had a better answer for you! Cyprus has good roads and sidewalks. Usually the more expensive places with more tax dollars have better sidewalks.
Love your video on Amsterdam and also been there before 😊 and may God Richly Bless you and may Jesus Christ show you His GREAT love that He has for each of YOU ❤️ Just ask Him to show you personally His Love as He did to me years ago 😊
Sometimes I get a dream that I’m back here like last night lol but the city looked so different and before I’m able to make it to Bull dog restaurant I always wake up I will be back here in spring
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I worked there quite a bit in the mid 1970's. Museums: Rijksmuseum for all the Dutch Masters including Night Watch by Rembrandt. Also, Rembrandt House museum. Food: Indonesian food was top notch. Beer: hard to beat. Architecture: the whole old city is a living museum! I loved my time there and loved the culture.
Great tips! I should have done a top 20 ;)
A few things to highlight: (1) museums - with the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum you cannot miss out on Dutch masters or Impressionists (Anne Frank House here too) (2) Indonesian Food: as one of the early places for Indonesian spices, they have some of the best Indonesian food. I really enjoyed Bojo; (3) ignoring coffee houses and places that sell legal soft drugs ignores what many go to Amsterdam for; (4) Red Light District - while prostitution is legal and regulated within much of Europe, this area of Amsterdam is unique with the red lights just to walk around; and (5) windmills - outside Amsterdam at zaanse schans area. Well worth a trip out by train and walk.
Yes I could do an entire video on the museums alone!
It's not regulated as much as people think. It's a mess. I would strongly urge people to stay away. Most of the women "working" there have been trafficked. The area is monitored by gangs, mafia and the hell's angels, all just trying to make sure their "assets" are working and making them money.
The museums were my number one thing to do while I was there last year.
Great introduction to Amsterdam. Appreciate the homage to Bourdain.
He’s a legend and an inspiration!
Anthony would be very sad about abusing his name like this in a video that does everything he would frown upon. Like visting all tourist traps, avoiding red light district, lacking historical information and judge real Dutch food without any sampling.
Thanks for the introduction to Amsterdam. Bicycles, canals, boats, and tulips I knew about. Pancakes, waffles and those magical fries, I had no clue! Nice to see you continue your travel again.
You’re welcome, Cindy! So happy to be able to introduce you to some of the things that makes Amsterdam such a special place
About the pancake-place opening at 10PM: in the Netherlands, we usually don't consider pancakes or poffertjes to be breakfast - to us it is lunch or dinner. Similarly, pastry might be used as a dessert in the US, but we mainly eat it in between meals.
Thanks for sharing, Terry!
Kristin. Love your stuff. Love your approach. The life you’re leading. You are Inspiring us to rent our house and live in other places. Looks like our first stop is going to be in La Paz Bolivia. Keep you posted.
Thank you, Noah! I’ve heard great things about La Paz. I have a podcast interview where one of my guest talks about living there that you might enjoy! www.badassdigitalnomads.com/one-of-the-first-digital-nomads-from-africa-agnes-nyamwange/
@@TravelingwithKristin super. will definitely check it out. thx!
I really liked living in Amsterdam.
Finding a place to rent was quite difficult. I would plan ahead on that next time.
Rentals are pretty expensive and hard to come by! I talked about that more in this cost of living in amsterdam video th-cam.com/video/jMwNb7m_sY4/w-d-xo.html
What I want to try is the Bike rides, chocolate, and dessert. I hear it's a good workout, and you can get just about anywhere. Also I don't smoke (weed)...maybe Switzerland is better for me.
I have to say something about Amsterdam you look like you hit a new level. It's probably your calling to live there.
Thanks Benicio; you can find great desserts in Amsterdam! I haven’t been to Switzerland yet but I definitely feel like the Netherlands is a second home 🧡
For pancakes, I always recommend the Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs! After over 8 years of living here, it's still the one I hope people visit.
Oh thanks for sharing! 🙏🙌
LOVE the new (hoping this is a series) travel stories. Great editing, video quality, and of course .... story telling. Been to Amsterdam a couple of times myself but saw a whole new side of it here. Love the boathouses along the outer canals. What a great place to park oneself for a few weeks. Looking forward to the next one Kristin :)
Thank you, Michael! I hope to make it a series, too! 😃
Wonderful... thank you, Kristin :)
How delightful !!! My wife & her sister
will be visiting Amsterdam this coming spring.
Oooooooooh, and the coffee is legendary. YUM
You’re most welcome, Sean! I hope your family enjoy their trip and get to test out some of these things to do!
Spring will be so beautiful! Back to Black is a fav amongst coffee lovers here.
Great video! My favorite is definitely walking along the canals. I also enjoyed the diamond museum and the handbag museum.
Thanks Ron! Yes; I wanted to include the museums in this video. There are so many good ones!
The handbag museum is great.
I need to get back to Amsterdam someday! I only went for 24 hours on my way to Austria a few years ago, so I only had a chance to walk around the city and check out the Anne Frank house (highly recommend!). I would love to go back to enjoy the fries and the stroopwafel as well as take a canal cruise!
So you had a layover in Amsterdam just like Bourdain! The Anne Frank house is so memorable; glad you were able to go. Next time definitely indulge in some of the fries and street food!
The Ottoman Sultan gave it as a gift, tulips originated from Turkey. They were very precious and thats what royals gave each other as gifts as tulips. Dutch culture did an excellent job of making tulips known and admired worldwide.
Thank you for sharing, Mandoria! 😊
Hi Kristin, Makes me want to go to Amsterdam again after 50 years!!!! I'm learning to just go to a city for a full week rather than flitting around several other stops. I've made copious notes of your recommendations. Thinking about mid May. Thanks.
Great to hear! Definitely worth a trip back 🙂
Arguably the best time of year to visit.
The first time I went to Amsterdam and experienced the fries and mayonnaise with the Navy. Its a cool place to visit and more than just the night life . The cultural aspects are nice to see as well.
Fun fact Amsterdam does Kickboxing better than anywhere in the world. The world famous Mejiro Gym is in the center and very welcoming to beginners. Highly recommend for anyone who was ever interested as Amsterdam is the mecha of kickboxing
That's a fantastic fun fact! Thanks for sharing this awesome recommendation @kratowol6703!
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you Kristin. In future videos, would it be possible to include prices ?
Glad you enjoyed the video, Patri C. Will take note of that! Thanks for watching 😊
This was great. Bourdain makes anything better. :-)
Thank you; I agree. Miss his presence. Such a legend
Nighthawk 101...sadly, all his travels, fine eating, and praise was not enough to keep his depression at bay...😕
10:11 *Anthony Bourdain died on June 8, 2018 at Le Chambard Hotel in Kaysersberg-Vignoble, France. May he rest in peace.* 🌹
Welcome to Amsterdam Kristin!
Thank you! Oh wow a local expert!
Awesome video .With only one and half day, I did the canal, floating flower market, gastro experience: the stroopwaffle, awesome coffee, frites, and the vegan junk food bar (all plant based) colorful and incredibly delicious. Of course I saw many of the museums and beautiful buildings from outside. Great city, must go back.
Thank you, @Lupebutterfly! It sounds like you had an amazing time exploring the highlights of the city in such a short period. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit! Thanks for sharing 🙌😊
What would you most like to do or see in Amsterdam? The museums are also great!
The locals, spending time with them sharing their favorites of their food, fun, and culture. 😍😍😍
Maybe more of the things that the locals do?! You do such a good job, Kristin it was hard coming up with something!
Do you have time for a love life? 😃
@@kevintaylor1928 I can't believe she's still single! I told her I would take her to Vegas! :)
@@Mikesadventures-m2q yeah I agree bro!
lovely tour of Amsterdam! A city I would love to visit. My trip to Greece a couple of months ago flew through Schiphol...on the way home we were delayed and missed our connection so we stayed over night. Unfortunately, got to the hotel around 9pm and had to catch a shuttle at 6am for the airport.. next time!
Glad you enjoyed it, Taki! All the best on your next trip 🙏😊
Great video Kristin! Thank you.
Great video! But WHERE are these places exactly, please? Tulip market,Dutch pancakes?
The Pancake Club by Liedseplein and the Bloemenmarkt 🌷
@@TravelingwithKristin Thanks SO much, Kristin! LOVE your videos;) I'm currently in Chile as a volunteer public health nurse (68 yo). Lived in Xi'an China for 5 years, Morocco, Indonesia,Japan. Do you have a video on Spain? Keep them coming, please!
Your love for Amsterdam is contagious, even for someone like me who has visited the city many times. Thank you for reminding me of why I keep coming back to this magical place.
Just spent a week in Amsterdam ... would recommend a shorter trip (3-4 days will allow you to see & try everything). Thanks for sharing!
That's a good one. Thanks for sharing Sam! 😊
Fantastic, Kristin! :)
Thank you, Steve!
Wow... wonderful video with beautiful colors....thanks for sharing this amazing video.greeting from Iran 🇮🇷 ❤
You're welcome! Glad you liked the video Setareh 🙌
The food IS good! It's actually very good and very diverse. Just need to look beyond tourist traps
Thanks for a very nice vlog! 👍
You’re welcome, Jack!
Hi Kristin, Will be in Amsterdam in about 2 weeks, so enjoyed your video.
Great to hear, Stephen! Let me know if you have any questions.
The first time I arrived in Amsterdam was at the airport because I needed to transfer to Frankfurt three years ago. Then on the third day, I decided to take the train from Frankfurt to Amsterdam. I just wandered and walked in the street and I found that so many bicycles were alongside the street. There was a little snow in the small park. So many tourists were walking on the main street near the train station and I visited the nearby museum. So many pigeons were flying in the square and so many shops where you could buy souvenirs. The streets were a little quiet and tranquil in the winter season. I walked for nearly 4 hours and felt it was a kind of comfortable journey. Then I was back in Frankfurt on the same day at night. It was a long time train trip but I felt so happy.
That's lovely! Thanks for sharing Lorrainy 😊
@@TravelingwithKristin You are welcome and wish you a very good trip ❤
Nice video! 🏍️ Greetings from Amsterdam everyone🇳🇱. If ever visit again, as a local I can show on a motor new sightseeing experience in city areas.
During your travels there, being a DJ, have you met Armin van Buuren? I love his music.
I saw him once in Miami at Ultra! He’s great
Fabulous Kristin 👌 👏
Thank you!! 😊
Thank you! 😊
I wish 2023 a successful year for the Dutch people and for the Protestant majority in the Netherlands
My trip was a little different. Less food but one thing in common was cycling, I went as far as I could out of the city & it's beautiful in the outer suburbs. I only went to the Sex Museum, it was weird but funny & I'm glad that was the one I picked. There's a lot of talented tattoo artists, Salon Serpent is one of the most famous, started by Angelique - keep in mind it's best to book a few months ahead. Red light district is polarizing, depending on your personality - worth going anyway.
I’ve been to about half of the museums but there’s so much to see! Thanks for the extra recommendations
Amsterdam is super super clean. They really look after their city. Almost every other capital in Europe looks like a third world city compared to Amsterdam (regarding tidiness and cleanness). I am sorry, but that's how it is. Greetings from Vienna!
Loved the video
Great to hear, Lena! Which other countries or cities would you like me to cover?
Every European capital would be amazing, maybe start with Western Europe then to other less know capital! Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Athens, Budapest will warm us up for the lesser know capitals.. Vienna, Prague, Sofia, Tirana. I’m excited for these “top 10 things to do videos”.
I love that we have the same favorite pancake place! I think you hit most of the highlights (except of course the numerous museums, but that would be a very long video!). Bike rides outside of the city center are a lot less stressful. It's also worth hopping on a ferry to cross the Ij, there's so much to do.
Great video. Love the fries,pancakes and all. But it's the mayo/frites sauce that makes the fries. Patat met. The best.
So good! Thanks for watching 😊🙏
Amster-freakin-dam..... What a great city! I loved the couple of days I was able to spend there a number of years ago.
It’s definitely in my top 5 favorite cities in the world!
♥️😊 You're so chill. ♥️😊
Thanks Roger; I had fun filming this one; hanging out in the city for the day and doing some of my favorite things
@@TravelingwithKristin Yes, it looked like a lot of fun. It especially made me laugh when the ladies with their fries chimed in. Lol.
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The tulip bulbs you get in amsterdam are likely from the puget sound in Washington state
Hello, as a young Moroccan 🇲🇦 student of history books, I believe that what the Netherlands has achieved in terms of progress is, thanks to God, thanks to the good Dutch people and the kind royal family, especially the mother Patricks, who relinquished power to her son ten years ago, so that the Netherlands could become the most prestigious country. Thank you.
Fries for breakfast! Yeah!
Whoop whoop 🙌
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Welcome aboard! Thanks for subscribing Marion! 🙌
Visit Begijnhofkapel. It's near the Spui. It's like time travel when you exit thru the giant wood door...from the peace and quiet into the hustle and bustle.
oh, wow! Thanks for sharing Cat Obie! 😊
try some indonesian cuisine. they are really good in amsterdam. also can try bitterballen is probably the most iconic dutch cuisine
You used to live around the corner from Albert Cuyp? I know that neighborhood well. I stay at the Arcade Hotel on Centuribaan (Sarphaati park) the next street over!
Yes! I was on the same street! Neighbors 😊
I wish the Dutch people all the best in the world and their next years without any virus in their country
I love your video! I have a travel channel. I just started and I wish I had the courage to use my own voice like you. I recently the channel and have been using an AI voice named Sara. I think I am just in the phase of learning the video editing aspect now and will try to start using my own voice later! Thank you I learned so much from your video.
love ur way of showing
There you are! I was wondering what you were up to!
Traveling around!
Well, nice vlog off the well trampled path.
Is does need some annotations however.
1. pancakes are Dutch staple food, not "The one thing Amsterdam obviously known for".
Poffertjes are not pancakes, but a mini-version of the much larger 'poffer' or 'poffert'.
2. It was Carolus Clusius who introduced the tulips to The Netherlands in 1583.
Clusius was curator of the gardens of the Emperor of Austria. In 1593 Clusius became a professor at Leiden University and head of the Hortus Botanicus Leiden. In this botanical garden the first tulips were planted in the Netherlands in 1593.
Only the most western part of The Netherlands is suitable for the cultivation of tulips, since it requires sandy soil.
3. Gouda cheese is just one of the hundreds of different kinds of Dutch cheese. Originally from Gouda - not Amsterdam - the name now refers to the large wheel shaped variety.
4. the best chips are Belgian, not French or Dutch. The Dutch chips are just second to the Belgian ones.
The Dutch chips are not cut thick, thinner than the Belgian chips.
There are several Belgian chips shops in Amsterdam. Do compare.
5. do *not* rent a bicycle in Amsterdam. Even seasoned cyclists will have trouble in the Amsterdam traffic.
If you must, stick to the Vondelpark. But is that what you came to visit Amsterdam for?
7. Dutch markets are usually closed on Sundays.
Stroopwafels - pronounced 'stroapwahfles' - date back to 1810. Invented in Gouda - not Amsterdam - and then called 'poor people's biscuits', they were made from left over cookie dough.
8. Amsterdam was never one of the first coffee capitals of the world. The first 'coffee house' in The Netherlands opened in 1663 in Amsterdam. Followed a year later by a ' koffiehuis' in The Hague. Being expensive coffee was only for the happy few.
Today Amsterdam is also known for being the largest cacao port in the world, transporting 600,000 tonnes of cacao beans a year. You can visit the Chocolatemakers factory which is fully powered by solar energy.
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*. if you visit Amsterdam during the winter month do eat 'snert' at the Amsterdam Historisch Museum.
**. most of Vincent van Gogh's paintings are not in the Amsterdam van Gogh Museum but in the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, a 2 hours drive from Amsterdam. So don't waste your time standing in line in Amsterdam.
Thank you for the insightful annotations, @_PJW_! 📝🌷 Your additional information provides a deeper understanding of Amsterdam and its history. Your knowledge is much appreciated! 😊🏛️🧀
Pancake, traveling to Amsterdam for pancakes 🥞 !!🤭
Umm! Cheese I'm on it! And a cruise on the canals looking at the unique houseboats. Partner up that cheese with a good bottle of wine and fresh bread and you have a most memorable trip, sliding along the waterways.
There’s nothing better!
This is a good video but I would love to have known what you had in your pancakes and what you dipped your fries into!
What is the difference between coffee shops? What do I look for?
Thanks for sharing
Nice video
Thank you, Jose
Nice overview.
Thank you; glad you enjoyed!
How she did not put the cheese back properly annoyed me
Greatly presented video covering Amsterdam.
The best cheese you will find is on the outdoor market or specialised cheese shops.
How about Dutch farmers cheese?
The best tasting cheese ever.
The cheese shop you visited is a specialised tourist cheese shop.
Cheese especially made for tourists definately not representative for real tasty Dutch cheese.
The coffee is tasting great.
As for food there is lots to enjoy as well.
It boils down to choose the better restaurants.
Anyway there is a lots to enjoy in Amsterdam.
And above all this video is being presented in a very nicely attractive way.
Thank you so much for making enjoyable video like this, everything is more funny and even you're so cute and more attractive so keep going.
You're welcome! I am glad you enjoyed the video 💛
A few comments: a typo on your book page 38 last line. Aof rather than of. I subscribed and now a fan.
Thanks for subbing Joseph! Will look that up :) Thank you 🙏
Kristin. I know this question isn’t about Amsterdam but…could you name 3 or 4 places that are along the same cost of living as Mexico and Ecuador BUT that have good sidewalks? I have the slightest of walking issue that only affects sometimes but Mexico sidewalks scare me. Thanks!!! (Could it be Georgia or Spain?)
Hi Tammie, that's a good question... I don't often see places with good sidewalks. Probably the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland... places will good biking. Germany would be the most affordable with good sidewalks and bike paths. Certainly many places in the cities in Spain and Portugal, but also many narrow streets. I wish I had a better answer for you! Cyprus has good roads and sidewalks. Usually the more expensive places with more tax dollars have better sidewalks.
patat frites met mayo -lekker!
I agree!
A visit to the Anne Frank House should be mandatory for any tourist!
what's the cheese shop called that you went to?
I think it was Cheese & More by Henri Willig
Good decision to pack the bags again. I hope this time you will travel to new unexplored countries.!
Soon! Thank you, Nomadic Life! 😊
SUPERBE !!!
For Amsterdam do canal cruise and
Heineken experience
Lunch mussels in wine
Nice video my cute friend krisitin .🙂
Thanks DK 🙏
Love your video on Amsterdam and also been there before 😊 and may God Richly Bless you and may Jesus Christ show you His GREAT love that He has for each of YOU ❤️ Just ask Him to show you personally His Love as He did to me years ago 😊
The food not so good in the Netherlands? 😮
nice video
Beautiful
Thank you ❤️
The June of the month it's Great time to visit Amsterdam ?pleaey
Dang! She just said the food is not that good in a crowd of people. Confidence on 10.
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Greetings from Tycho 🫡
It is called the flower market, not the tulip market. The only market where only flowers are sold.
3:54 Fries / Chips Press. Anyone know where to buy?
Hmm I’m not sure where to buy the chips press but Fabel Friet might know
I feel like we could’ve talked about the night life a bit more 😉
Definitely ;)
I was in new york as well try germany as well
I'm impressed with your "Gouda" pronunciation. Usually English speakers sound like they're clearing their throats.
Howdah is still far off, get real
Please don't patronise me when I give you a compliment. I speak Dutch, so I know how far off or how close you are.@@bortusklyden831
@@MathinusG I'm Dutch also ;) But I was a bit blunt. Sorry for that!
@@MathinusG Btw I am not the creator of this video ;)
Me and my girlfriend places on our bucket list
Stockholm and Copenhagen and gdansk were built by architects from the network
No you should not wear headphones when you bike for obvious reason, unless they have a transparency mode.
you have to tell us adresses or names of the stores to find this best 10 things:)
Prices prices please 😳
Tulips were first brought to Netherlands by Ottomans during the Ottoman Empire's "Tulip Era".
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NICE VIDEO 😍👌😘🍷💘
thin fries were designed to cut down on the frying time.
Sometimes I get a dream that I’m back here like last night lol but the city looked so different and before I’m able to make it to Bull dog restaurant I always wake up I will be back here in spring
You really miss it! 😊
Next time visit the (university) city of "Leiden", much much nicer than Amsterdam 👌
Clean city and old buildings are well maintained.
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