I'm Jessica from an American who moved to Amsterdam in 2014.
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If I pay to use a public toilet it better be properly maintained, in Amsterdam you pay .90 and the place reeks of urine, always out of toilet paper and hand soap. All they have to be proud off are prostitutes, weed, windmills, tulips, bland food, expensive beer and charges you for a glass of water after spending 100 Euro on food. There I said, it, don't believe everything you see/read online about Amsterdam. Try the other cities outside Amsterdam for a better Dutch experience.
I bought a bottle of water in the gate area to fly to Israel. I had to toss it even though I hadn't opened it. I lived there for 2 years due to husband's work. Such BS. Great content/information here! Thx!
Obviously the hotel is great but never will i ever stay anywhere alone in a room I once had to stay at home because of b12def just simple bedrest to recover i got ocd,bipolar,trauma and schizo got rid of all of them but i had to take meds for 2months now i regularly go in nature very rare internet usage and that too maybe 1 or 2 wholesome things and i never stay alone makes me mentally sick again
More tips, real ones e.g do you need by tickets in advance, what the boat tour is about, is one day sufficient... it could have been mu h useful. Instead of simple hat and sunscreen
Belgian food is a lot more than fries, waffles and chocolate. Most Belgians don't even like waffles. Traditional Belgian food is cheese/shrimp 'kroketten', chicoree, mashed potatoes with carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, waterzooi (a thick soup of chicken with vegetables and cream), vol au vent, meatballs in a tomato sauce, asparagus ...
Frankly no ide where it origins from, but i guess France or Italy, but the original almond crackers from Italy does not have that buttercream, i think that is probably later.
Ik was met school naar Amsterdam en " mag ik betalen" was nog te moeilijk voor het winkelpersoneel. Als ze gewoon weer Nederlandstalig personeel neerzetten, zou al een zegen zijn.
6:04 Note that in Dutch culture it is a custom to learn the language of someone if you want something of that person. (Like buying of celling stuf) That ideal goes quite far. In books from the colonial ara they even make fun of people not knowing the language of the local inhabitants. That also implies that not learning Dutch if you immigrate is seen as lazy, impolite, anoying, or an insult depending on the context and person.
0:01 Because people in Amsterdam usually speak English because most of them are foreigner, I do understand that Amsterdam suits you, a native English speaker well. The Amsterdam dialect has been pushed out with the lower and middle class being pushed out due to extreamely high housing prices. 0:21 If you want to live the European lifestyle there are two mistakes: Europe is culturally diverse so no universal european lifestile exists, and most Europeans do not live in major cities like Amsterdam. Your European lifestyle impression would be better, should you live together with the ordinary population. In case of the Netherlands that means a town, since the biggest proportion of the Dutch population lives in towns. That also depends on the country BTW, in France for instance a large part of the population lives in villages. Go to a town, lean Dutch, be active in some kind of sports association to get an impression of community life and then you have an idea about the Netherlands.
Thanks for adding this. When I say a European lifestyle, I realize there are many differences between countries and even parts for each country. But there are some similarities as well that aren't American but are more common in European countries. Work-life balance being a big one. And since almost half the population of the Netherlands lives in the Randstad, so, I feel that Amsterdam, while not as traditionally Dutch in some ways that are found in smaller towns and villages, does fit what I was looking for. Much of Amsterdam is like a collection of villages anyway, so you can still get that vibe.
All old houses in Noord are basically the old villages(multiple) from before the city's north expansion in the 1920s. The villages were situated on dykes, because flooding of the flat lands was very common.
I am looking for a house to rent and just got an opportunity to view one new project close by the train station and metro station. Is is safe on that area? I have heard that it is not so safe by decathlon but don’t know anything more about it or how dangerous it is
Hi there! I'm not sure which train or metro station you mean, but generally Amsterdam is a safe city. You can Google specific crime statistics for each neighborhoods and compare it to others. Maybe that will help you make your decision.
There is nothing to do or see in Charleroi. Unless you like decayed houses, abandoned buildings, trash and feces on the streets and some good ol' crack, forget this place exists. It's great if you want to work and save money, because since this place is a cultural hellhole, rents are very cheap and you get a good salary anywhere you work. Other than that, just run away from this place. Also, if you don't speak French here you are fucked.
I appreciate this video! I am packing for Ireland, Scotland and Norway in September right now. The trick of having a puffy jacket to go under a rain coat is a great one. I am actually planning to bring a few coat layer options, because it’s above average likely I’ll wear a coat everyday and i prefer to have plain tops underneath and good coat/scarf options to mix for my fashion. A puffy down light coat, a quilted vest, plus two raincoats of different weights is my plan (one raincoat that folds to a pocket, the other more substantial I’ll wear on the plane…. I’d rather do all that then have a heavy sweater, since I know the down will keep me warm and is light to pack. Tights under pants is an interesting idea… I think I am more likely to bring merino knee socks instead. I don’t normally feel cold on my legs, more my upper body.
I'm so glad you are able to take these tips and figure what's best for you! We're all so different and handle various weather and temps differently, so I really appreciate you explaining your mindset.
Hello we are traveling to Amsterdam for 4 days and need to get from airport to central station, want to use all transportation while in Amsterdam, and back to airport. Which one would you recommend?
@@aWanderlustForLife I bought the bag and just received it. I was surprised to find out it does indeed have a false bottom of about 1". I don't know if they recently changed the design, but my laptop section does not reach the bottom of the bag, which I was happy to find. Oh, I should also mention that I got the 25L version, so maybe they're different.
If you buy an OV Chipkaart, you will have to pay for the card, which looks to be €8.50 now. But the ride costs will be the same. You pay a fixed base rate then by distance on both. Otherwise you can buy an hour ticket or day ticket which includes unlimited travel during its validity.
"Some Dutch people I know drink 3 coffees a day" I think that's average. Lots of people drink 3 coffees in the morning. And then 3 in the afternoon, and maybe another one in the evening. You have to get through the day somehow. ;-) The kids and their shoes thing does happen here as well. But adults don't suffer from that illness. If somebody asks you again whether it's safe here, tell them to compare the number the number of school shootings between the US and the Netherlands over the last 15 years. US: ~300. NL: 0.
I always feel safe here in the Netherlands. And to be fair, I was thinking about coffee from the perspective of being in the office. But that doesn't surprise me ☺️
Birthday circle: I hate the birthday circle (verjaardagkring) it's sooooooo boring and "burgerlijk". Next thing you know you're being served chips, kaasblokjes, leverworst and frozen viennetta cake... also very boring .... Tipping: I tip only in bars, restaurants and taxis. Max 5 euros if the food and or service was great. In my opinion staff should be payed a normal pay, otherwise they should leave their job for a better paying job. Their shitty contract shouldn't be made the customers problem, it's that simple.
Great video, thank you. We are off to ischia in September and im confused about foorwear as we normally go hiking in places like austria. I plan to take water shoes and sandals (more dressy and ones for daily walking around the towns etc but should i also pack more study hiking trainers/shoes/sandals or is there not really the option of hill walking in ischia.
Girl, you keep impressing me! Not only do I love KLM, but I'm also an Android user! My next overseas flight is to Dublin and Paris in November. I can't wait! Thanks for the tips!
In Europe, tipping is a reward for the staff, in America it is just another fee for the customer. You are not rewarding the staff member, you are paying him for the service. there is no tipping in America regardless how much y'all like to claim there is.
