4 DAYS in the NETHERLANDS 🇳🇱 Family Travel Vlog to AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, DORDRECHT...more!

[@Species1732]

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.

[@sierralovesdogs]

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! 😍

[@jjdmol]

"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]

Did you hear my aunt comment that her dad always used to say that? I guess he was being complimentary then! 👍👍

[@cjrnd5879]

@@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.

[@ronaldv_tm]

Similarly, "not wrong" means it is right or even good!

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@ronaldv_tm 😂

[@thedutchest]

@@ronaldv_tm you're not wrong

[@Aviertje]

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!

[@sierralovesdogs]

They are truly unique! I hope you enjoy and appreciate your special clouds! ☺☺

[@Sharule89]

My wife is dutch and she told me this story years ago. But here knowledge of stuff is really high. So yeah

[@Bikesandgirlslover]

Love your video..hitting so much things the netherlands is about..only one small thing i missed.. probably because it was not the right season... watching some colourfull flower fields..but everything else was amazing..thanks

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@Bikesandgirlslover yes we missed the tulips! I think that is in spring!

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@Bikesandgirlslover 🌷🌷

[@bisonjones2594]

I wish all mums were this optimistic and enthusiastic about visiting new places.

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@bisonjones2594 I really do love to travel!

[@Tclans]

Dutch here, this is a very fun vlog to watch. Besides your pronunciation is pretty spot on tbh. Like!

[@pannenkoekspek]

Oh your dutch? wowwww. so cool. ik ook ik ook ik ook

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@pannenkoekspek 🥞

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@Tclans well thank you! It’s not perfect but I try! 🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@Tclans]

@@sierralovesdogs thank you for saying, stroopwafel and not stroepwaffel 😃

[@berta.9912]

WAAARKE WAAARKE

[@patbodemvondstengroningene.o]

Next time ..day out to Groningen ...won't dissapoint 😉

[@JokerNL070]

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.

[@ElinAnderssonkimlindskog]

Hello ❤️😍🙌🏻 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! See you// Elin, Kim, Lilja 9 years and Lovie 6 years! 🌴☀️🤗❤️🐘🌏

[@h.vermeulen2484]

Yeah, me too

[@sese8976]

i had a smile troughout this whole video as the respect for dutch culture was so apparent it me me smile

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@sese8976 Yes we love and are so proud of our Dutch heritage! ❤️

[@pattyfriedrichs6205]

I cannot get over how on point your Dutch pronunciation is! Both "Dordrecht" and "stroopwafels" are pronounced impeccably. [chef's kiss]

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@pattyfriedrichs6205 awww thank you so much!

[@ronaldvanderstam8662]

Loved to see you and you're family enjoyed the Dutch experience.... come back more often....

[@h.rutten2187]

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.

[@sierralovesdogs]

This is the most satisfying explanation! Thank you so much! 🧇🧇

[@h.vermeulen2484]

Watching them eating it I felt like aaaahhhh I want one too...NOW lol

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@h.vermeulen2484 they are sooo good!!!

[@BrazenNL]

Loved the family activities. Those are precious. Thanks for taking us along.

[@sierralovesdogs]

So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

[@shoelacedonkey]

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).

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@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! 🇳🇱

[@familiedegier7072]

Nice video and lovely people 😃

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@familiedegier7072 thank you so much!

[@Andersdenkende]

Dordrecht is my city. You are well informed... great video...even the dutch skies....thank you.

[@Dutchbelg3]

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.

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@Dutchbelg3 yes I really liked it! Such a pretty color and nice taste! Interesting about it’s origins - thanks for sharing! 🍺

[@Bommeltje1970]

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.

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@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!

[@wepes7291]

It’s look like a commercial. Do you have shares in the beer sector?

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Ben je een beetje jaloers als mensen alleen Amsterdam aandoen? 😂

[@rajguleria3862]

GREAT ...quintessential American Vlog ...full of innocence and wonderment ! ....Great to see your experiences ..keep up the good work !👍👍

[@Rijksvoorlichtingsdienst]

We as a Royal family hope your visit was nice. Feel free to visit again.

[@sierralovesdogs]

Wow! 😮 not sure if this is the real media team for the king or not, but either way thanks for watching my video and I’ll definitely be back!

[@willembadtax]

As a Dutchman i enjoyed watching your vlog. It reminds me what a beautiful country we have.

[@RosaLindeMuziek]

Nice to see as a Dutchie. Thank you for posting.

[@jorickjoetoep]

The clouds and something as basic as a sunset/-rise are amongs things i really missed when abroad for 3 months.

[@virtualfroggy]

9:21 the draaiorgel playing europapa is amazing

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@virtualfroggy yay!!!

[@vexisonline]

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 😊

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@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! 🤗🤗

[@h.vermeulen2484]

I'm born in the netherlands and never been to watch the tulips ( or Kinderdijk 🤭)

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@h.vermeulen2484 that’s what happens. We never see the things in our own backyards!

[@arvitt]

Cool.. i iive in dordrecht.. i hope you guys enjoyed your stay

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@arvitt We did and we love Dordrecht!

[@marco3991zz]

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.

[@MagereHein]

If the first one doesn't bring tears to your eyes it's rip-off DZ.

[@รรรl]

Not all Dutch people. Never liked it much since 1966 till now. 😉

[@jybuys]

Gatver!

[@dominique76]

Dutchie here... I really don't enjoy Dubbel Zout liquorice, but the sweeter ones 😁

[@BaldSmith]

Yeah.... It also brings a strong sense of hypertension but it tastes so good 😅😊

[@friedachrist2184]

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! ❤

[@radejong013]

There is an amazing beer café in Dordrecht, with over 150 beers, called Cafe De Tijd, Voorstraat 170, Dordrecht

[@elephantcastle5110]

Always good to keep in touch with the family 😉

[@sierralovesdogs]

Yes! I miss them!

[@ElinAnderssonkimlindskog]

@@elephantcastle5110 follow us if you want more family adventure! 🙌🏻😍👌🏼🌏🌴☀️

[@Freedom-vh2uk]

Nice seeing my country through your eyes ❤

[@nandabennink2791]

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.

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@nandabennink2791 fascinating! Thanks for sharing!

[@Virago01]

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!

[@JessyJansen]

I live here and still, everytime i see a pretty cloud I take a picture💕

[@maidenekker]

Me too, I love the Dutch skies

[@karstbroekhuisen2835]

Dutch here, you nailed it with this vlog style video. Thanks for sharing.

[@tarquinmidwinter2056]

Glad you had such a good time. Dordrecht is one of my favourite cities, and doesn't get the attention it deserves.

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@tarquinmidwinter2056 It’s where my grandfather’s family is from and still lives! I love it! ❤️

[@h.vermeulen2484]

Dordrecht is a beautiful old town and also close to Rotterdam... so extra ❤

[@johannetje1980]

Am from Dordrecht. Welcome. And please come back sometime

[@Jila_Tana]

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.

[@sonnylatchstring]

And to get IKEA bargains and refrigerators to 3rd floor

[@theoneandonly4302]

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🤩

[@numbshyper1034]

As someone living in Amsterdam, I LOVE this. ❤🇳🇱

[@henk953]

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.

[@Mike-3745]

Elfstedentocht! 😢

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@henk953 for ice skating? ⛸️⛸️

[@catharinaforbes-boeren82]

Fun and good job in such a short time.

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@catharinaforbes-boeren82 thank you! We missed a lot though and need to go back!

[@catharinaforbes-boeren82]

@@sierralovesdogs it’s a small country with a lot to explore.

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@catharinaforbes-boeren82 ja hoor!

[@yoloswaggins9989]

What a lovely family you have. You did great with everything. Im glad you had a good time..

[@petradebruin6895]

Stroopwafel and if you go in late november becouse of a celebration pepernoten

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@petradebruin6895 oooh that sounds amazing!

[@hansstellingsmanetherlands5548]

As a dutchie i love this video 😍

[@ZereldaShevling]

❤ awsome video love it

[@sierralovesdogs]

Thank you!

[@ZereldaShevling]

@sierralovesdogs I was born in Amsterdam living in the US Now. You did cool stuff with your kids.

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@ZereldaShevling Happy Sinterklaas!

[@ZereldaShevling]

@sierralovesdogs hahaha thanks you too. You have peppernoten or other candy 🍬?!

[@petralemmens2932]

You"ve got a new Dutch subscriber❤, up to the 10k

[@tinawilliams-adftina]

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😳🙈

[@EmilyWilliams1967]

Hi Sierra, the Netherlands is SO beautiful!

[@elmono3939]

Good story-teller. Thank you for shairing

[@giuliagt64]

I lived next door to Visser's Poffertjessalon for many years! But mostly I only drank beer there!

[@sierralovesdogs]

Yes, my uncle Bert goes every week for beer too! Maybe you met him there!

[@peaceman1971]

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.

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@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! 🤣

[@MWB5150]

Great video Sierra, you certainly crammed a lot into four days ! Keep them coming 👍

[@antonioluikens]

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.

[@RicePotato20]

Around march / april you should come and visit Keukenhof + Giethoorn

[@jacvanloon4209]

Goodmorning.@ 10:28 looks like a Dutch biker to me.😉Have a nice day. 😎

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@jacvanloon4209 ha ha that was Cole! Not Dutch at all! 🤔😂

[@jacvanloon4209]

@@sierralovesdogs Goodmorning.I saw that it was Cole.But for me it was funny to see no hands,he must have some BMX skills.🤙Have a nice day. 😎

[@johnvandezilver1388]

Love this video, New subscriber here ! Greetings, John from the Netherlands.

[@Jessyvdwalle]

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)

[@berichtmij7828]

Heel leuk filmpje en ik hoop dat jullie nog vaak naar Nederland mogen komen.

[@renedekkers-gm8nj]

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 !!

[@jpvdw70]

Your pronunciation of Dordrecht is perfect ! I live there so I know :-)

[@hipplantchick713]

Thanks for a fun tour ❤

[@urbnctrl]

Sierra love the content! Would you be down to do reaction videos on dutch / Netherlands videos? It would be cool to see you react to dutch culture, events and history videos

[@sierralovesdogs]

That would be fun!

[@briannugteren]

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

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@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?

[@urbandiscount]

Soooo, in the Rotterdam markthal segment I caught colleagues from work and my son surfing at Rif010

[@tjerkheringa937]

You have such lovely family!

[@Iz-SixtyandBeyond]

Beautiful! This is one that is on my bucket list. All the yummy and in Poland we eat raw herring as well.

[@KeesBoons]

I think the "raw" herring thing is something from all countries around the Baltic and the Eastern part of the North Sea.

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@Iz-SixtyandBeyond someone just commented and I guess it’s not actually raw but cured! 👍

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@KeesBoons makes sense as it’s what was available and could last on voyages if cured, right?

[@Iz-SixtyandBeyond]

@@sierralovesdogs Yes, I guess ours is pickled or in a cream sauce - I love it!

[@bonsai67]

Your pronunciation of Dordrecht is spot on! Don't worry 😊

[@Angelod-x9b]

The most dutch thing is can think of is called plofkraak You'll love it.

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@Angelod-x9b an atm bulgary? 🤔

[@Angelod-x9b]

@sierralovesdogs yes lol

[@ChrisRedfield--]

In Amsterdam we like our salted herring cut in pieces with onions and pickles.

[@dargordtq5882]

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

[@eobi-edobi4275]

you have could visit the pilgrimage church, one of the places that the pilgrimfathers sailed from. it is at metrostation delfshaven.

[@Smilies-hb3mr]

You should visite Amusementspark De Efteling, That is also a Dutch thing.

[@Monsterous_roblox]

3:85 THEY PRONOUNCED IT THE RIGHT WAY!! Omg

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@Monsterous_roblox we did? 🧇❤️

[@MarcelDoppenberg]

Maby visit next tie de eftelig😊

[@familyvacay_dfw]

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!!

[@jurgenvoogt1638]

Really enjoying. You all seemed to like the herring as well huh? That was the best part ❤

[@sierralovesdogs]

We did! It was so much better than we expected it to be! 🐟

[@jurgenvoogt1638]

@@sierralovesdogs Yeah it was visible. Really nice

[@drtk9300]

I gave you a thumbs up and have subscribed. I enjoyed your little adventure. in Holland.

[@hipplantchick713]

Cool, I was there in the 90s ❤

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@hipplantchick713 changed much?

[@hipplantchick713]

@@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. 🥰

[@talisamohi]

I really liked your video, thanks!

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@talisamohi I’m so glad you did! Thanks for commenting!

[@ronaldtimmer6546]

I'am Duth nd I found it a lovely video !

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@ronaldtimmer6546 I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@reteipdevries]

My compliments for your pronunciation of Dutch words. You really put a lot of effort into it. Stroopwafel with an "O' sound 🥰

[@Brutalion82]

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.

[@AmsterdamBicycle]

Geweldig!

[@sierralovesdogs]

Danku well!!!

[@Linda-hs1lk]

Snijbonen. Snijden means 'to cut'. Cut beans. You cute them in small slices and let them cook in boiling water. Really yummy.

[@sierralovesdogs]

They look so fun!!! 🫛

[@hanskuijsten2380]

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.

[@peterschoemaker9]

Nice video! What is also nice to do is go to the keukenhof, to see all the flowers!

[@pescator1927]

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)

[@davidozz4068]

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 :)

[@wouterschijf47]

hi there, where do you live in the states, NYC , Boston , I visit these cities a few times because of the history of the Dutch, I live in Guadeloupe now, bye!!

[@TheRichardNL86]

What a fun video! Love it! ❤

[@HannahSBax]

Oh... and fresh herring doesn't need the onions, they were originally added to mask the spoiled scent

[@qazatqazah]

Good vlog. If you come back here, do add hagelslag and erwtensoep to your to-do-list. Other than that I think you pretty much covered the basics.

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@qazatqazah yes!! Hagelslag! Had it all the time growing up! A party on my toast!!! Had to look up erwtensoep…. Oh yes I have had that in my childhood too… but my fav was always vla!!!

[@qazatqazah]

@@sierralovesdogs Vla rocks. (So does rijstepap with kaneel (cinnamon) and suiker (sugar), btw.)

[@LucKerklaan]

Good video of my country :)❤👌👍

[@djelroymusic]

Hope you all enjoyed it in my country! Hope to see USA soon for the first time ever.. anyone any suggestion? New York first...😊 i guess

[@sierralovesdogs]

@@djelroymusic what do you like? City?New York! Nature? CA Museums? DC Music? Nashville Beach? 30A sooo many options!!!!

[@apveening]

At the time of the year you were visiting, I would recommend eating the herring without onions.

[@theminer3000]

How nice that you visited Kinderdijk (I lived in the adjacent village of Nieuw-Lekkerland for 25 years). It's so normal for me, but still as beautiful as ever! In Rotterdam you saw an old big white building (named the white house) that you just mentioned that was left behind after the Germans bombed Rotterdam and razed everything to the ground. This was one of the only buildings still standing. Evertything else was gone..... At that time, this was the tallest building in Europe and comparable to the American skyscraper at that time.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Pfffff, alsof de Amerikanen helemaal naar Nederland komen voor een gebouwtje van 7 hoog. In De USA is alles 10x hoger dan die zogenaamde skyline. 😂

[@TheClutterLady]

This looks amazing!

[@586Rexford]

Three stunning young ladies! Love your videos!! :)

[@Catweazle45]

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 🙂

[@Ckultuur777theNLDS]

Weed, XTC, Houseparty's also very dutch, try it out.

[@jordi1090]

Next time you should visit Efteling 😉 Everyone in NL has visited it and its the 3rd most visited theme park of Europe