Thank you for sharing the experience of your recent trip. There’s always more to know and learn, and knowledge can come from unexpected places. For example, I learned something from your trip about Göbekli Tepe, built 12,500 years ago, even before the Egyptian era. I have always been fascinated with ancient civilizations. We're grateful that they still exist today. Ancient history helps us understand where we came from and why we are here. Again, thanks for sharing.
It was amazing! What's more is that archaeologists long believed that pottery came first then it was building structures. This one was different. So much to discover. I always wanted to check it out since its discovery. Thanks for watching! :)
Brussels looks like a really neat place! But I was surprised that the signs at Mini Europe are in English - as it's in Brussels, they should be in French, Dutch, and German. I then thought that the majority of the park visitors are most likely from the UK. Aww....you felt like you broke up with the Waldorf Hotel Amsterdam? I think you'll be staying there again, given how much you loved it.
Unlike the rest of Europe, English is widely spoken in both Belgium and the Netherlands, more so in Belgium. I think it is because there are three official languages and nobody could agree on which one would be the lingua franca of the country. One would resent the other so they picked a language that is not one of the three. Same thing with France and UK disagreeing on English as the official language of the E.U. The butt-hurt French said, "Okay, fine then, American English, not British English."
Awesome! At the Louwman Museum, I noticed that there are two cars on display that once belonged to German royalty - Prinz Fredrik (?) and Kaiser Wilhelm II. If I recall correctly, Wilhelm II exiled himself and his family to the Netherlands after WWI when Germany did away with the monarchy. They still have monarchy in Germany today, but not in positions of leadership. Remember that German prince who made headlines last year for conspiring with the far-right factions to overthrow the German government and establish himself as the head of the government? He's in prison now. I LOVE pinball machines!! But it drove me nuts if I cannot win a game. As for American arcades, yeah, the noise and the fact that people are essentially living with their phones 24/7 will do that to the disappearance of arcades and socialization in America.
Yes, one was owned by Prinz Frederik! I don't recall seeing a car owned by Wilhelm II though, but I could be mistaken. The museum was impressive, so many cars with a lot of history to them! I am actually surprised you recognised these cars. Pinball machines are fun, I am actually good at it! Whenever there was one, I'd be on it. So addicting!
@@SoloGlobetrotter Actually, I didn't recognize these cars. I read the signs. Kaiser Wilhelm II's car is near the end of your tour of the museum - it's the gray one, I think.
I'm putting Amsterdam on my to-do list. It looks like a lovely city, and I'd like to visit the Resistance Museum. I'll might take a side trip to Efteling (one of the amusement parks said to have inspired Walt Disney's concept for Disneyland - the others are a now-defunct small amusement park in Missouri - that park is where he came up with the idea of the Disneyland/Disney World's Main Street USA Railroad - and the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen).
Amsterdam smells like marijuana, ha ha. No, I didn't partake, was never my thing. I didn't know about Walt Disney getting his inspiration from Efteling. I know about the Matterhorn in Switzerland and the Castle Neuschwanstein in Munich.
@@SoloGlobetrotter I once went to Georgetown (in DC) past 7pm and there was marijuana in the air. I didn't partake either LOL. But Amsterdam is way prettier than Georgetown.
Big Mac, fries, and a Coke for your last meal? How....American! 🤣🤣 Mine....don't know, but I do know I'd want Baskin Robbins mint chocolate chip ice cream for my last dessert.
Did you visited MUSEUM wearing FLIP-FLOPS? Are you indian of bangladesh native? Did you know isn't LEGAL to drive a car using flip-flops? Did you know that by STYLE and MASCULINITY signs... those flip-flops have to be used in house only? (excepting bombay / punjab street workers)
I didn't wear flip flops while driving. I went barefoot. Perfectly legal. Flip flops are common in Europe. It's summer here. Next time, check Google for Barfußfahren in Deutschland. Nicht verboten.
Flip-flops are an acceptable footwear here in the US and in Europe. They're more comfortable to wear in the summer, and for some people with foot issues (like athlete's foot), flip-flops and sandals may be the only shoes they can wear.
@@kerrijansson2919 IT'S about DRIVING! Ask a traffic policeman before speaking. Flip flops are accepted in india, sri lanka and bangladesh ONLY. If you have problems with your foot, give back the driving licence, or ask for special handicap person driving adaptation. Yes, does exist some monkeys which cannot wear shoes, but usually HUMANS witb no strong primate genes are able to wear shoes. Monkeys need to catch strong with feet in the jungle.. humans did not need that, evolution worked in that way.
Great video, as usual! Just wanted to make sure I understood this correctly, but you couldn't go to Poland because....your rental car is too wide for Polish roads?? If so, that's really interesting! What are the roads like in Poland?
Hey Richie! Enjoyed this video of your Day One of your 20-day European trip! Correct - the rubber dots (I think they're called traction grips or something like that) on the bottom of the complimentary socks are to prevent slippings. I have a pair of sock slippers with these dots. They're good for elderly people, people who are prone to falls (like people with bad/weak ankles), and people with mobility issues (of any age). Did you see that plane with the vintage Continental Airlines livery at Chicago O'Hare? It's so neat seeing that livery!
@@SoloGlobetrotter De nada! I meant to mention this in my earlier response, so on your domestic flight with Lufthansa, I think you were actually seated in a former economy cabin that has been converted into a first class cabin. The blocked off middle seat is a dead giveaway. But I'm certain that you have noticed it as well. That house you visited at the end looked....unremarkable until you explained the significance of that place. It's amazing to think the East German authorities were cool with the guy living in the wrong section. I recall that you mentioned in a previous video highlighting your visit to Brandenburg Gate that one side of the gate was reserved for the German royalty and their transportation and the other side was allocated for the pedestrians. Would I be correct in thinking that the two wider passageways on the left side was reserved for German royalty and royalty/dignitaries from other nations? That yogurt you ordered looks terrific. How was the meal you ordered at that East German Commie nostalgia restaurant? Schnitzel over rotelle pasta....a rather unusual combination. Unless the meat is chicken, so in that case, make that the German idea of chicken parmaigiana. Looking forward to watching your Day Two vlog tomorrow! Enjoy your Saturday!
European first class seats are vastly inferior compared to American first class. I had the same experience on other European airlines and even Turkish airlines. Makes me so glad to be American, ha ha! Regarding Brandenburg, the middle of the gate was reserved for royalty. All five seem to be equal in width to me. Pasta is what the East Germans used due to the chronic shortages. West Germans used real food instead. In fact, the schnitzel was the processed kind, a lot like the chicken burger patties you see in the frozen food selection, chicken McNuggets come to mind. For the record, it was pork. Admittedly, it was pretty good, just like the McNuggets, ha.
@@SoloGlobetrotter Ah....you're so spoiled by American first class. 🤣 Now I got to look at photos of the Brandenburg Gate again - maybe it's the angle that disorted the passageways. Thank you for explaining how pasta became a sample of East German diet. I suppose it's easier to purchase pasta than to cook an authentic German meal back then - money was scarce, if I remember correctly. Not many color photos from that period, either - black and white photos were, and still is, cheaper than color.
Don't know why I missed that one.. funny thing about film processing was that it was cheaper to get B&W films for the 35mm camera, but processing it was a lot more expensive at Price Club. That was way back then, before it merged with Costco. My friend learned the hard way, ha ha.
I'm sorry, but I find this to be hilarious! Yeah, the Italian bureaucracy at its finest. My mother wants to do a tour of Italy, so thank you for the warning. She doesn't know any Italian, either.
Such an enjoyable vlog! I appreciate you showing the other side of Tijuana, and now that I know what it's really like, I'd say Tijuana is an interesting city, full of contradictions. I'm really glad the owner of the Hotel Dicienuvere (spelling?) bought Caesar's Restaurant and restored it to its 1920s facade. It's such a shame that the original owner had accumulated so much debt post-9/11 that he was forced to close it down. But the gas prices at the end? Insane! Or is that Mexican prices? The Venus chocolate candies looks absolutely delicious - I would have loved to try that strawberry cream. I encourage you to travel more in 2024 - as I recall, you were contemplating a road trip across the US with stops in several cities to explore the weirdest places in each city. Hope you will get to do that someday. ☺
The 22.49 for regular is $1.30.. then that's per litre and there are 3.75 litres in a gallon so.. in English.. that's $4.88 a gallon which is on par with California's gas prices. I got guava and strawberry cream, both happen to be my favorites as well. I am still contemplating a road trip, just figuring out the logistics right now.
Looked like you had a great time at the car show! So many different kinds of classic cars to look at, and some of them are beautiful work of art. But....the Raider Nation Humvee (I think?)? It'd look so much better without the decoration.
That was a Ford Excursion, introduced in 2000 as the biggest SUV, it was even bigger than the Expedition, and received so many complaints over its size it was discontinued in 2005.
@@SoloGlobetrotter Lemon can help with mild sore throat. I used to mix lemon juice and honey and heat it up for a few minutes before drinking it to soothe a sore throat.
Great video! Thanks for showing the La Brea Tar Pits, the Petersen Automobile Museum, and the LACMA. It's really neat to see what they have in there. One piece of advice: at the beginning of your vlog, you were sitting in the dark. Please make sure next time you're sitting in a well-lit spot for your openers. I can see you fine, but some people might have a hard time seeing your signs if you're sitting in a dark spot. Thank goodness for captions! 😊 By the way, I like your new handle! Solo Globetrotter fits you to a T!
Lol, yeah their loss for not getting your hard-earned money ;) I've touched that area close to Nice and always thought it was a funny name. Unfortunately for you, that wasn't a "nice" city, pun intended.
I've been to that sex museum! For me it was shocking because me being from a religious state, the contrast was very strong, but I'm glad I was exposed to it so I can let my past go better. 🤣
This was the second time. The first time was when United had some seats facing backwards, they had shoulder belts too, but not the forward facing seats.
I don't understand why you have few subscribers. you are more than happy to put CC at same time you aslize and voice. this video easily has me fascinated. subs + 1
Yay, you rode the Underground! I see that they still have the entrance a step above the platform floor, difficult for wheelchairs to get on. Underground never learned anything. I totally forgot all about Price Club!!!
There were signs on the subway.. white handicap symbols meant flat all the way until the platform while blue handicap symbols meant flat all the way including the platform. BDA is not as advanced as ADA.
