a day in amsterdam 🌷 bookstores, van gogh, and souvenirs [cc]

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[@NoelleGallagher]

what videos would you like to see?! i'm motivated to film but am out of ideas so any suggestions would be lovely 🙂

[@Makeupmaniacx3]

this was so fun! maybe books for laying out at the beach/pool! ☀️

[@Makeupmaniacx3]

or you should read Heartstopper/watch the show and vlog it because that’s the current obssession for me right now haha

[@cchaloupka]

I love your reading vlogs. Also just a day in your life video would be cool. And yeah, summer/beachy/vacationy recs!

[@eTODMily]

If you liked this book you would like this book kinda video 🎉

[@jaynm]

Books you want to reread!

[@ItsEmmaAndLucy]

I don't know if this sounds weird but has anyone else wondered how Noelle manages her time, from doing youtube / social media, grad school aaand her job on top of that!? Super impressive and motivating! Loving this vid

[@netogrof]

When you said you wanted to see ‘Starry Night’ I immediately said ‘oh noooo’ 😂😂 it’s a beautiful painting to see in real life. Starry Night specifically is at MoMA. The MET in NYC also has quite a bit of Van Gogh paintings to enjoy as well.

[@queensb8478]

True but it’s always so crowded…. I got a similar experience to when I went to see Mona Lisa. It’s so many people around because it’s so popular that it becomes difficult to painting

[@ArielBissett]

I love the windmill so much omg

[@samansiddiquie1902]

A girl who travels and brings back an immersive video to share with her booktube followers/friends is a well raised human being ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ thanks for this.

[@ItsmeKristieB]

My husband and I went to Amsterdam in 2018 and we went to the Van Gogh museum. My husband didn't consider himself a huge Van Gogh fan, but stopped dead at the boat in the water painting and called me over to stare at it. We now have a postcard of it on our fridge and he now has a favorite Van Gogh painting. :) It's really so beautiful.

[@elzebouwman7793]

I'm from the Netherlands so I'm very excited to see what you think of Amsterdam! How fun! The book center is such a good place to buy books in Amsterdam.

[@AGULL]

The book center, thnx voor de tip

[@elzebouwman7793]

Two other bookstores I really like in Amsterdam are Waterstones like Noelle mentions and the Scheltema bookstore

[@sausana2501]

I just came back from a trip to the Netherlands and I gotta say, new FAVORITE COUNTRY! The countryside is soooo beautiful! And of course Amsterdam is Iconic!

[@sarafinayam9034]

@@sausana2501 right? I loved it there as well!!! :)

[@tina.InTheSkyWithDiamonds]

Wait, they have Waterstones outside of the UK?? Didn't know that. We don't have it here in Germany, our retailers have a different concept and setup. I love the cozy and "classic" atmosphere of Waterstones ❤

[@AthynVixen]

Just one in A Dam and I think one in Belgium??

[@Nena-mr4km]

I was surprised to see one in Amsterdam as well. I live in the north of the Netherlands and I'm used to seeing independent bookstores and Bruna a lot

[@saskiaaribawa]

I love seeing these mini travel vlogs in additional to your regular programming, you look so happy!

[@portiakunz3378]

You saw Skull with Burning Cigarette! That is my favorite Van Gogh painting (and one of my favorites overall). Although his flowers are unparalleled in beauty. Regarding video ideas, I really liked having a deep dive video on Hamnet so if you ever want to do a longer video on one book, I’d be thrilled! Summer book vibes video, TBRs, wrap ups, reading vlogs are all great. Would also be interested in a video on a certain genre/category (e.g. memoir recs, short story collection recs). I also really liked your “things I’m loving right now” videos you’ve done with jewelry, skincare, snacks, etc.! Those are so fun. Or maybe a book bucket list? Not necessarily a TBR but books you know you want to read at some point before you die? Hope those are helpful!

[@madisonxox2924]

I actually just went to a Van Gogh museum in Santa Barbra! They’ve got Monet too and a whole bunch of artists that inspired or were inspired by Van Gogh! They’re there until the end of May I believe! You should totally go😍

[@lauragiles2868]

I love that the jacket you bought is a shell suit jacket! We used to make fun of people who wore these! Yes Noelle! Bringing back the retro styling!!! xxx

[@dessertcomes1st]

Noelle, I appreciate your chilled out vibe. This vid reminded me of my 2018 trip to Amsterdam, it's such a relaxed but eclectic city. Glad you enjoyed yourself too.

[@krisztinahutson2588]

Truly truly brightened my day, thank you Noelle. ❤

[@angelajones129]

I totally smiled the whole time I was watching this! It just made me happy to see you so excited and happy. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip and shopping. All great buys and wonderful memories. ❤

[@krystalng9014]

Ahh I’ve never been so early to one of your vids before!! So excited to watch! Love your content and energy 💕💕

[@karakask5488]

When I go abroad I like to find a bookstore to buy a book and write in the front cover where I got it and when, and some notes. Then when I see it on my shelf, even if it's not about the place, I can remember the trip and where I got it

[@JAKandtheBookStack]

Omg omg I am so excited! How cool to see Amsterdam through Noelle’s eyes!

[@dr.suezettealoysiaandcarla1664]

Y🤩S ,,,,bed looks super comfy! Happy Monday Friends ✌🏽

[@makennabright6337]

Omggg NOELLE!! I also LOVED that exact painting (the boat one) when I went to the Van Gogh museum a couple of years ago!! I got a postcard of that one and sunflowers as my souvenirs and have hung them up in my room ever since.

[@avolynfisher]

My favorite painting of all time is Van Gogh's Irises. I got to see it last summer in LA at the Getty. Amazing. What a lovely trip, loved this video!

[@natalijovel6431]

Love it! How fun and special you got to see the Van Gogh museum!!

[@brynwinemiller1504]

Thank you for always being the best part of my day Noelle!😌

[@26days]

so happy to be vicariously traveling through you!!!

[@danysreadingcorner]

I've been to the beach that inspired your favorite Van Gogh painting! probably the most beautiful place I've ever been to

[@AnaMariaBotoser]

Dropping everything down to watch anything that Noelle posts😌

[@AmorePerDanza]

It is so surreal to see Noelle in Amsterdam!!! I am a dutch subscriber and go to Uni in Amsterdam. Wish I would've bumped into you! Good to hear you had a nice time :) Much love to you!

[@bettyreads222]

ooh that waterstone is super cool; thanks for sharing some of your experience!

[@LovelyIris22]

I'm Dutch and this was so fun to see!! Hope you enjoyed your time there even though it was short. ❤️

[@Nathalie-do1lk]

Love how enthusiastic you are in this video!

[@tammyripp998]

Glad you got into the Van Gogh Museum! I have been as well (bought ticket online prior, very recommended to avoid LONG line/wait) and spent 4 hours there. Saw and learned so much, a true master.

[@celaenamae7385]

I was in amsterdam 2 weeks ago and spend 2 hours in waterstones! I live in the Netherlands but in the south. Loved that bookstore! Bought beach read there! Glad you enjoyed your stay!!

[@sarahwaldie4908]

*starts to get the travel bug* 🙂🙂🙂 Always a pleasure Noelle! Glad you enjoyed your time in Amsterdam!!🌷

[@libraryzacharycash]

i love this video so much!!! i have always wanted to go to amsterdam, and i've now bumped it up on my list of priorities!

[@Yellochi]

Ahh watching this vlog made me want to visit the van gogh museum again! Last time I went was YEARS ago for a school trip. I don't go to Amsterdam a lot even though I live nearby, but when I go I always visit the english book stores :)

[@mu6vid4u85]

Next time you visit you should definitly go to the Scheltema bookstore. It's like 5 stories high, and they have a lot of english language books and also a lot of second hand stuff. Definitely one of my favorite stores.

[@miguelpcarpio]

love your videos noelle!

[@sandradonders1324]

Hey Noelle if you ever get back to the Netherlands you should go to Maastricht. There is a bookshop in a church. It is the largest one in the netherlands. It is named de dominicanen. You will enjoy the books and also the coffee you can drink over there

[@ilyqd]

I would love a video for the blind date with a book idea! It would be interesting seeing your thoughts on the one that you got in this video as well as any others you'd pick up.

[@shanialanae1169]

Love these types of videos, I could only imagine being in Amsterdam!

[@AnaMariaBotoser]

I love that you highlighted the texture on the walls😂♥️

[@emyreads5259]

Loved this 😍😍❤️

[@ania1103]

That was fun! I want to visit Amsterdam sooo bad, especially the van Gogh museum❤

[@theresaemig2328]

197k subscribers!!! So close to 200k. I hope you do a celebration video when you pass that milestone any second now.

[@ShawdiR]

lololol "I was filming on these things called..cameras" Idky but that really got me haha

[@gvd0407]

I can't believe my favourite booktuber was in Amsterdam and you did almost all of my favourite things! Hope you had an amazing time🌻🌻🌻. I somehow thought you had a van Gogh tattoo, but probably just imagined it..

[@alfredm9763]

Love the post cards. Wows that is an awesome trip

[@annakarlien1952]

I live here!! What!!!!

[@toribrooks7308]

Noelle is an international treasure 🥰

[@tawnyachristensen7310]

Wow, how fun to go to the Van Gogh Museum and Waterstones!

[@anniegravel2383]

This is such a great, fun video, thank you for sharing. Now I want to go to Amsterdam 😄

[@SerenaMouse]

This was so fun, hope you will be able to travel and visit more bookstores in other countries in the future!

[@WooHooCelery]

The heart drop I experienced for you when you mentioned Starry Night. Also, I did not realise Waterstones existed out with the UK! My local Waterstones is tiny, but my goodness does it pack in as many books as possible (and it has a cute little fish tank).

[@claireyfairy6102]

Buzzin' to see this video pop up! Hello from Scotland Noelle!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@analeasejac4703]

I love Amsterdam - amazing Van Gogh haul

[@jessicalewellen3345]

I love a vlog that is mostly what you call “b roll”.

[@cchaloupka]

I wanted to go to the same museum when I was there a few summers ago, but it was so booked up I couldn’t get in. Anyway, so happy you were able to see it! Thanks for this wonderful video! Anything you make is like crack to me 😂

[@rowbinnn]

it's so fun to watch this as a dutch person who is scared of Amsterdam

[@sarafinayam9034]

Oh I was in Amsterdam a couple of weeks ago as well - such a beautiful city and I loooved the book stores! :)

[@sarafinayam9034]

Btw in which hotel were you? Ours was suuuper small ^^"

[@janniszeiger]

I love Van Gogh so much! 💙🥺

[@evajanssen5306]

So nice to see you in our country!! ☺️

[@SabinesBookNook]

OMG YOU WERE HERE IN THE NETHERLANDS aaaah how exciting!!

[@SabinesBookNook]

The ABC bookstore is my favorite!! I got to interview one of their booksellers for a video and he was just absolutely lovely. That Waterstones store is the only one that's in the NL unfortunately, because it's such a lovely store.

[@manouschkagroenewoud5319]

Too bad we didn't bump into each other! 🤗 Was there earlier this week as well. And yeah, that painting is my fav as well! Love his signature in red.

[@serenity8910]

Starry Night is at MoMa, NYC! But the Van Gogh museum is amazing. I went 2 years ago and I loved it. Got myself a Sunflowers pin as a souvenir!

[@isabellamunoz777]

Hi! I love your bookshelf and I wanted to know how you made it?

[@jasonb178]

I was just in Amsterdam! I went to the American book store! Love the stairs and levels :)

[@booksandbargains]

I always find it interseting when americans discover waterstones because here in the uk there is basically a waterstones in every town so they are just ... part and parcel for us :)

[@libraryzacharycash]

i've commented so much but i just thought of another!! i remember from a while ago when i first started watching your videos, your friend bought you still life by sarah winman. i was so in awe of the cover and with that video that i bought 2 of her books when i went to oregon last month!! i read tin man which was awesome and so heartbreaking. in the middle of still life right now, having a hard time understanding a lot of what is going on!! anyway, just wanted to let you know what i was reading!!!!! have a great day noelle 💐

[@aysadepoter2637]

I’m from the Netherlands 🥰 I hope you had a great day!

[@Freakgirl1985]

I will be flying to Amsterdam in a few days and The American Book Center is also on my list to check out. As well as Waterstones :D Starry Night is my favourite piece of art! Love it.

[@pipsix]

Oh my gosh I got a kinda similar jacket on a trip to Berlin, it is actually the best. Always makes me so happy to wear it.

[@zoec8796]

Glad you enjoyed your time in Amsterdam! If you ever get the chance to go again, definitely check out the indie bookstores as well - there's a fantastic English language secondhand one called The Book Exchange, not too far away from where you were at Waterstones. And Simon Levelt coffee is delicious - I hope you enjoy that too when you try it :)

[@toeresa]

the fresh soy cleanser is my fav

[@bookinit5610]

Waterstones looks a lot like that in the UK, I really like the way they organise their shelves

[@amandak2994]

I remember sitting on that window seat in that Waterstones to text my mom, while violently hungover, on a Saturday morning when I was studying abroad in Amsterdam 😭😂😂😂

[@conniecarey5118]

You should try Foyle’s bookstore in London Charing Cross oh an jacket is called a shell suit I used to wear in late eights early nineties

[@karenjobim5794]

Loved it but in the beginning of the vlog when you talked about Starry Night I thought well it's in NY kkkk so so cool, great vlog!

[@HannahgoestoAmerica]

Ahhh i love Amsterdam! I‘m from Germany, but I’m part Dutch so its very much home to me 🧡

[@surenderbeniwal8578]

"I was filming on these things called cameras" had me rolling😂🤣.

[@melissavanbijsterveld6813]

Such a fun video to watch for me as a Dutch person. The American Bookstore and Waterstones are great but if you' re ever back you should check out ' The Book Exchange'. This is such a cool second hand bookstore right in the centre of Amsterdam!

[@jadefrota1583]

THE GOLDFINCHHH I just keep thinking about the goldfinch 😭😭😭

[@kylaoregan6178]

I’m so sorry but I literally went “girl you’re gonna cry because starry night is in New York 😭😭😭😭😭” I HOPE YOU LOVED IT ANYWAY I KNOW I DID

[@emabalgac2988]

I was there in march and also thought starry night was in the museum 😂😂, but I was definitely not dissapointed, it was one of the best museums I've visited so far and I enjoyed every second :)

[@skeleton4491]

I'm Dutch so it's exciting to see you've visited! I hope you tried some stroopwafels and poffertjes because those are some of the few good Dutch foods lol. Also, I think waterstones is an UK bookstore, honestly I didn't know we had one in the Netherlands.

[@jaida9468]

Are you planning to visit new york to see the starry night painting?

[@baileyjohnson6864]

Best birthday surprise!!!!

[@NoelleGallagher]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[@ShawdiR]

Happy birthday!!

[@baileyjohnson6864]

Thank you!!!💕

[@wordsofclover]

I'd recommend The Miniaturist if you're still looking for books set in Amsterdam :) I'm currently rereading it via audiobook and it's a good one, and now you've been there it could be interesting see an older version of it within the story!

[@alieneleni]

i have a framed sunflowers magnet too ayyy :)

[@royalreveluv]

Omg when I went to Amsterdam like three years ago I got a windmill too, very cute

[@byunsbaex]

One of my friends studies in Amsterdam and this video just makes me wanna visit her so baaaad 😩😩😩

[@arobinreads]

I live in the Netherlands. Glad you liked Amsterdam 🙂 I also really love Van Gogh, super awesome paintings. I could recommend some Dutch books, if you want

[@nicky_bee]

Wooh you're in my hometown! 🤩

[@Emma-bz3we]

You look stunning!

[@nathania9710]

Ahhh I wish I knew you were going to Ams because I really recommend Used English Books, it's surreal. An old Amsterdam house with books floor to ceiling for like 3 floors.

[@Leomyylime]

I'm just watching like "I was just there!!!!!!!" "I know exactly where she is!!!!!!!!"

[@Katiedora122]

In my old job, I used to deal with American Book Center all the time, and I can't believe it never occurred to me to look the place up.

[@kimeerdhuijzen3240]

Omg dutchie hereee ✌🏻

[@lorenholmes1978]

I'm really hoping you made it to the english used book store - best book store in the city!

[@jennabrule3847]

Wow I wanna go to Amsterdam so bad now!

[@The7cristina]

Have a nice time there 🙂

[@mandayful]

starry night is in the MoMA in New York!

[@Mags_thatsme]

I would like to see more videos on your takes on book trobes and things you don't like about booktube