A HORRIBLE PROBLEM IN AMSTERDAM... (Van Life Europe)

[@natasjahardes5560]

Hi, i am an Amsterdamse and I totally get your frustration with the rubbish. We locals have the same frustration. That said, I recommend exploring a bit outside the city centre. And especially when it comes to restaurants, don't eat in the city centre. Next time you come here, if there is going to be a next time, hit me up. I would love to take you to some better places. And also consider Haarlem, Utrecht and Breda, less tourist /rubbish and just as pretty. Happy travels! 🚐👭🐾

[@campervibe]

Thank you, would be lovely to see more of the place, it does look pretty outside of the city

[@workinprogresssince1974]

Yeah I would always recommend avoiding the tourist hotspots. Venice has similar problems to Amsterdam clearly. Absolutely trashed by tourists and a local system that can't seem to cope with the disrespect from visitors. It's such a shame that people can be so disrespectable but they probably treat their home towns in the same way.

[@Youtube_Stole_My_Handle_Too]

Your so-called frustration is a symptom of socialism. Instead of solving the problem locally at each quarter, you point to crooked bandits in the government.

[@marpop99]

@@workinprogresssince1974 You get the same here in the Lake District. They come here for beauty spots, then trash the place and ruin it for others.

[@NicoleNormandie]

doe maar niet, Utrecht, Breda etc zijn nog niet zo ontdekt. Anders wordt het net zo shitty als Amsterdam! Stop het toerisme!

[@anniewalden9697]

HEAR HEAR Louise! And you Emily on Your say ! Appreciate your honesty! It is all a part of one's growth & consciousness.

[@parkay3560]

I always wanted to go to Amsterdam with me being a photographer but not any more. The sight of empty litter bins and it all being over the floor did my head in. I've only ever left footprints where I've been.never rubbish. Never stop telling it like it is.its what makes us love you guys and the channel

[@campervibe]

We was pretty excited ourselves, I am glad I went as I had never been like Lou but I was disappointed

[@Ellen-GTC]

When going in the early morning hours stunning pictures can be taken. Having said that, I have also taken quite a few good photos on a busy day with probably rubbish laying around, there are tons of opportunities to take good photos. Also: although I have a love hate relationship with the place, there are still a lot of very nice areas to go to.

[@flowersflowers473]

I agree with you Lou! 15 years ago Amsterdam was a very different place! It is a real shame that tourism has had this effect on such a virbant city.

[@helenmillar7627]

Life is sometimes disappointing and not all experiences are happy, as much as you might have felt you were being negative, (and Lou I would have felt exactly the same) really you are just being honest - which is why we all love following you girls so much! It’s so sad to see tourism have such a negative impact on an area 💔

[@campervibe]

It really was a shame but glad we showed it

[@PatWatson1957]

@@campervibe MAYBE, the people who can make things change will see this and start doing something to make a change. It's heartbreaking to see tourists are abusing the Towns and Cities like that.

[@justharryjohnson7250]

The floors are like talk nightclub lol. I appreciate your views of Amsterdam. Its nice that you keep it real and show the good As well as the bad. It's what makes your channel great so don't apologise.

[@lynnpugsley7109]

The more I watch you two the more I love you :). It’s so sad to see such a beautiful city looking so trashy. Keep up the amazing work and can’t wait to see Norway.

[@martinmelissen76]

As a dutchie I laughed my head off to see and hear Emily riding a dutch bike. It's a pity to see how the city is getting trashed. I have no words for it. I hope you get to see nicer and neater places in our beautiful country. Have a safe trip.

[@campervibe]

The bike was mental 😆

[@karenadashfield9954]

OMG! I'm totally shocked... the last time I was in Amsterdam it was the cleanest streets I'd ever encountered but that was 20 years ago. So sad to see it in such a state now.

[@ooOlesaOoo]

Just discovered your channel a few days ago and I am so glad I did! You're not only inspiring but also very entertaining and super cute together! Also I like how honest you always are and that you're not always showing the pretty parts of traveling and life. Looking forward to see more of you in the future :)

[@campervibe]

Thank you Alexa and welcome along 😀

[@leighmartin25]

My husband and I discovered your channel this year and you’ve inspired us to move off our boat into a Hymer for the van life. Thanks for all the tips and sharing your adventures. We also found Amsterdam to be more dirty than ever. Such a shame the tourist treat it like a rubbish bin. Enjoy your next section of the trip. 😃

[@campervibe]

Glad we could be of service to you 😀😀

[@jfkjfk1]

Awesome video editing skills .. Pretty much on a par with TV docu's ... Keep doing what you're doing 👌

[@SoloBronze]

Love your content. You both bounce off each other; Lou's editing is second to none and Emilies 2 (ish) minute tours are great fun. Thank you.

[@campervibe]

Thank you 😊

[@jetsetjourneysofficial]

Especially in this video it was great seeing you both in such agreement!

[@paulrixon1644]

Well done ladies. Good to see the warts as well as better bits! That’s why we all follow you.XX😍😍

[@campervibe]

😀😀

[@lifeontheround]

Amsterdam was never like that. I'm really shocked. Its an amazing city with everything you could want. So sad about the rubbish. Loved your crazy time on those bikes 🥰

[@campervibe]

It really is sad indeed

[@julietterobinson7493]

Well that’s amsterdam kicked off my bucket list ,so so dirty ! Such a shame,the boat tour looked lovely thow.

[@tradersato]

Maybe you should send a link to your video to the Amsterdam chamber of tourism to wake them up as to what tourist feel when seeing their city. It’s put me right off of going.

[@janemack1933]

Me too!

[@henkberghs]

I thought the same.

[@BusyBeeMaree]

I just read your comment literally after I just wrote nearly the same thing

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

👍

[@petewarby7158]

100% agree with this comment. It was on my "list"... it's probably still on the list biut it's slipped RIGHT down

[@arnovanleest3503]

As a Dutchman in the UK , I love going back to Amsterdam, but I’ve never seen it this dirty.. go to Utrecht next time - canals and beautiful buildings without the tourists.. And one of my UK colleagues did visit the Banana Bar a few years ago… he was henceforth know as “The Man from Delmonte “ .., don’t ask 😄

[@campervibe]

😂😂 I bet he was We are hoping it was just a blip but a shame

[@jerylannepeterson-heatherd3650]

Even though it was disappointing for you I really am grateful to see how it is now. Also you both are still very enjoyable to watch. Hope you are enjoying the rest of your adventure. Thank you so much!

[@campervibe]

I said the same to Lou even though it was disappointing I was glad I saw it

[@grahammutton1964]

Fantastic and very well balanced review. Cheers both of you and happy travelling.

[@kitsworld]

What a shame about Amsterdam. I used to love that city when I was in my 20's - and I never felt the need to drop litter! Something has changed in human society, not just in Amsterdam, but it seems the worst of human nature is showing its ugly side there nowadays. I remember it being clean and beautiful back in the day. I feel your pain, Lou. 😥x

[@campervibe]

I think you are right

[@jUQMtDmf]

Look up older pictures of Amsterdam and try saying that again....

[@jetsetjourneysofficial]

The public loos are quirky I think they would be a good addition to the UK

[@vladimirlevicky4509]

Hate to say it but the leftists are destroying cities everywhere seemingly on purpose with their very lax policies.

[@skyearthocean5815]

I was there in like 2017, I remember some garbage, but perhaps not quite as much. As a cyclist and cycling advocate I loved the bike-centric urban design and the architecture.

[@jomartin5536]

Thanks for being so honest about Amsterdam .. definitely not on my list to visit 😘😘

[@campervibe]

Hopefully it will change Jo

[@StaceyJLipowski]

I love how honest you are about the places you go, it is refreshing to see/hear rather than trying to portray it as something different

[@deborahbooth2613]

Wow, Im shocked about Amsterdam being in such a mess. However, cant beat a good boat tour . 👍 Great blog as ever. Xx

[@FransBlaas1]

Amsterdam, my place of birth, love to see your vid, good show and nothing wrong in showing the dirt and litter… likes as always…subscribed… safe travels..

[@debbiewynne8108]

You give us honesty and I thank you for that. For every person who goes to drop a piece of litter, I wish they'd see this and think! "Mind the pigeons" why oh why did that make me laugh so much and thankfully candy is a great healer

[@Astrid591000]

Thank you both for the video. i dont. think i would visit Amsterdam unless it changes. You both look so happy and enjoying your journey. ❤️❤️

[@campervibe]

Let’s hope it does change 🙌

[@karencorscadden8264]

Singapore is litter free...tough penalties and enforcement is obviously the answer. Lived and worked in Maastricht many moons ago.. beautiful city...many beautiful towns and cities North and South....feel sad Amsterdam is so littered. Fab vlogging..keeping it real👍🌻

[@campervibe]

Oh wow really didn’t know that

[@Jon_Nadeau_]

I agree with the tough penalties. Many major cities here in the U.S. are getting too soft on crime (big or small) and it's getting out of control.

[@SandVan]

You are without a doubt our absolute favourite channel🤩a constant source of inspiration energy and fun 😍❤️❤️the editing skills are top notch and the “masking “ skills get better and better much to our frustration when it comes to comparison with our editing skills 😂😂 Thank you for bringing sunshine and entertainment into our lives and keep inspiring us to keep making videos ourselves 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@campervibe]

Aw thank you guys that’s super nice of you 😀

[@martinchurch3507]

Well when people say they're going for a dirty weekend in Amsterdam I Be honest it's not what I thought they meant 🤣🤣. Loved the way Emily pulled chips out of her bag 😂 , ❤️❤️

[@campervibe]

😂😂

[@steveteamvxracing2237]

@@campervibe the secret chips reminds me of an episode from Bottom , where they both get stuck at the top of a ferris wheel and Adrian Edmonson's character Eddie takes an emergency pint from somewhere in his overcoat

[@Bluebell117]

@@steveteamvxracing2237 😂

[@jacquelinebell9186]

Very interesting, honesty is why we watch you. (One of the reasons) 😀 Where DID Emily get those “bag” chips 🍟? 😂😂

[@campervibe]

😂😂 KFC

[@barbanscombe3435]

thank you ladies for keeping it real and being honest. I am not a city girl and if we go anywere I like to be up and out early before all the other idiots. sending love and looking forward to the next video. from B. x

[@222dyan]

Wow. Thank you so much for the video. I have never been to Amsterdam and always wanted to go too, but I will be passing. I'm not a big fan of the Cities either, but seeing and hearing all that, it is not appealing in the least to me. I also I'm into the camping and exploring the wild places. Just found your Channel. Hello from the USA in the North Carolina Mountains...😊👍🏳️‍🌈☮️🌳🌎

[@lucyside7819]

Amsterdam seemed very much like the streets of Brum. Roll on forests, lakes and mountains xxx

[@Deekers2020]

Growing up in the USA, I’m 67, most regular bikes you peddled backward to brake. Lol, I like them better than hand brakes that are used today. I really enjoy all your videos!

[@campervibe]

I did get used to it after awhile, wasn’t so bad 😀

[@dizzytak]

Oh my! What has happened to my beautiful city? So sad to see Dam like this, and sorry your experience was ruined by this mess😒

[@campervibe]

We hope it turns around again, such a shame

[@Rob.1340]

Thank you. Your honesty is appreciated. I agree with you Lou, I remember Amsterdam a lot cleaner, much less traffic and more soulful. Stay well and safe travels. All the very best. 👍🐾🚐🐾😎

[@captaindave47]

I had a different experience from you, I went to Holland with my boat heading for France and loved it so much that I ended up staying there for two and a half years. I moored just twenty minutes by train out if Amsterdam for just 50euros per month. Wonderful city.

[@campervibe]

How many years ago was that, Lou went 12 years ago and loved it also

[@newleafdecor]

Surprised how much I loved the campsite tour!

[@pyoung168]

Big Happy 29th (?) Birthday Emily! Thanks for the honest view of Amsterdam. When I visited 25 years ago I don’t recall the trash (except in the red light area) but the cigarette smoke everywhere was really obnoxious. I could think of dozens of other cities I’d rather revisit or stay. Safe travels!

[@campervibe]

😂😂 I wish, add on a few more years, I know such a difference since Lou was there

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

Brilliant again Lady’s really enjoyed it,can’t believe how dirty it was I hate litter bugs spoils it for everyone,thanks for sharing 👍❤️

[@mpettersson]

Amsterdam always made me feel dirty. It's similar with Hamburg. A day out is one thing, staying there is not pleasant.

[@vanplanman]

So sad you had a bad trip. I remember talking to Emily at camp quirky and you were so excited! We spoke about the tram passes. Hope the rest of the trip improves. We are heading to Amsterdam in November so will let you know if they've cleaned it up. 👍👍👍

[@ezioauditore3128]

As always, a good video, ladies and very honest. My wife was in Amsterdam nearly 20 years ago and she says it was much better then. But Amsterdam has always had tourists so not sure it's wise to just blame them - and the campsite (where there are loads of tourists) looked immaculate. As you point out at the end, it's residents too. The only thing I can think of that's changed in the last couple of decades is COVID (which may affect cleanup costs) and rampant, uncontrolled immigration - like some of the other cities you mention. Just saying. Looking forward to the next one - the planned route looks great.

[@campervibe]

We have had a few people who live near or in Amsterdam comment and have said it’s since covid and since tourists have come back which is a real shame, we hope it changes back to its former self at some point

[@kimcrichton1563]

Another fabulous informative video. It’s important to show the good and the bad. Safe journey to Norway xx

[@thetiptonfamily1207]

We had amazing 4 days in a Amsterdam , and we didn’t really notice the rubbish, I think with a lot of city’s since lockdown they have pulled back there street cleaning teams it’s such a shame to have see it looking like that.. Maybe the new mayor needs to think more about his city cleanliness more the tourism brings so much revenue to Amsterdam you would think they would be spending it better The bikes were a knightmare I fell off mine at the traffic lights as i peddled back to get a start off haha 😂

[@campervibe]

Yeah someone further down who lives there commented and said it’s been since covid and now the tourists are back it’s happened, such a shame Maybe we will return in a few years and it would have gone back to how it used to be 🤞

[@thetiptonfamily1207]

@@campervibe fingers crossed, we stayed over on the island and got a ferry over everyday it was lovely we visited in august 2019 for my other half’s 40th We are currently doing our van up to travel more so hoping to do Netherlands next year, have amazing rest of your trip I’ll be watching the travel vlog when out x

[@funtimefranky]

Was just saying, I was there a couple of years ago and it was very clean with exception to the strip. Loved it there.

[@SafeAndSounds]

@@campervibe I am sorry for your experience, but yes, you were informed right. We are flooded by tourists, not the most attentive kind, and personally I do not visit the centre and touristic areas unless I have to for the past 6 years because of the many ignorant and rude tourists. Hope you have enjoyed the candy, although it was expensive....and you ended up in a touristic candy shop. Our mayor is very aware of this problem and there are more plans to change things around here, to attract other kinds of tourists and less tourists. We, locals, feel already for years that our centre has been 'sold' to the tourists. It has taken the soul out, you are right about that. I do expect this to change for the better, and hope you will have a better experience if you might return one day. Great to see my city through your eyes and sending much love from this Amsterdam local woman.

[@Patman64]

Your editing is amazing. I'm looking.forward to following your journey

[@ournarrowboatadventure8458]

Ok… so i think Louise and Emily should alternate the 2 minute campsite tour! What does everyone think??? Perhaps a vote is in order??? …… 🤪

[@ournarrowboatadventure8458]

And maybe we can all vote on who did the best?????……..

[@campervibe]

😂😂😂 she would definitely take longer

[@BusyBeeMaree]

You should send your vlog to the city council. I visited Amsterdam about 26 years ago. Loved my time there.

[@ThreeAsABird]

What a shame! We visited Amsterdam a few years ago and we don’t remember it to be that messy at all 😔😔

[@campervibe]

No a local has said it’s since covid and now the tourist are back it’s gotten like that, fingers crossed in a few years it turns around again

[@pamelarw58]

Thanks for taking us to Amsterdam, I can imagine tourists cause the majority of that RUBBISH but disappointing especially a tampon YUCK (I am totally with you Lou)!! Happy Birthday Emily that lolly shop was amazing!!!😍🤩🥳 Bicycle City!!! 20 quid for pancakes ripoff! You both brighten my day, love your sense of humour.....moaning murtle! lol 😂Emily so glad you managed to take boat ride & a clean street!!! City Council do better with more & larger bins with fines for littering?? Looking forward to Norway!! 😃🥰 #Amsterdam #RubbishEverywhere

[@campervibe]

The boat ride was pretty good, I enjoyed it anyway 😀

[@tomkemp9465]

I visited Amsterdam about twenty years ago and it was much cleaner than that. Lovely city. Especially enjoyed the art galleries. Amusing to hear the Dutch guide saying Vincent Van Gogh 😀 One thing to remember is the Dutch canals have fresh water, where Venice has sea water. Therefore, Amsterdam canals smell much better than in Venice.

[@jUQMtDmf]

Amsterdam was never a clean city, y'all really romanticizing here. Look up older photo's of the city.

[@tomkemp9465]

@@jUQMtDmf It was raining for most of the few days I was there, so that probably washed most of the litter into the canals.

[@roadwarrior9422]

concur with your views of Amsterdam. Your honesty in videos is great. Safe travels North.

[@Ellen-GTC]

Amsterdam has digged its own grave basically. It has allowed too much for far too long. We live in the outskirts and I know the place inside and out having worked there in the hospitality business for years. There are little locals left as the housing has become unaffordable. There are many places to go to where you will see a different side of the city, you just need to know where to go. But you are right, it's not what it has been. I have a love hate relationship with the place. There are changes coming as indeed new rules and regulations are imminent but it takes a while to notice differences. I can also only be there for 2 hours tops before I want to run out of the place which is a shame as its an beautiful city on its own.

[@campervibe]

It is a shame, maybe we will visit again in a few years once the new rules are in full swing

[@catherinewilson3880]

Edinburgh is getting the same, though they're very good with the litter collection here. You can wander around the old town now and never see a local.

[@Ellen-GTC]

@@catherinewilson3880 The litter collection has always been good in Amsterdam. I don't know what happened. Perhaps due to cuts, they cannot keep increasing the city tax.

[@SafeAndSounds]

Totally recognise this and agree.

[@cornishhh]

@@Ellen-GTC I hope this isn't the case all over the NL. I've never been to Amsterdam but I went to Den Bosch for a week in 2019 and it was spotless. It's a lovely city too.

[@brianmcclure8012]

Many thanks for your objective and honest reporting. Good that you got your experiences

[@Silkytoaster]

There is a way to have a clean city practically over night - double the cleaning crews . It’s a well documented fact that people are much more likely to toss trash if there is already trash there , The second part of this would be doubling or quadrupling the fine for littering ( to help offset the wages for the extra cleaning crews ). And then finish off with a public awareness blitz - starting w bill boards / notices at the airport / have competitions where you post pics or vids or people dropping litter ( public shaming works ) or having features of before and after streets - the cleanest street award this week goes to ….. This would not be difficult - as other commenters have said thier memories of the city was that it was very clean so this is a recent phenomenon making it much easier to remedy . But truth be told this vlog has made me think I will give Amsterdam a miss on my next trip to that area of the world .

[@kathleenchambers2544]

I appreciate your honesty. It helps us all make better choices.

[@Sidistic_Atheist]

It's not the British or tourism.. It's the economic migrants.. I was there in 86 and it was beautiful.

[@campervibe]

I think the tourist have some part to play for sure

[@ezioauditore3128]

Agree totally. The only thing that's changed in 20 years is mass uncontrolled immigration and COVID (which may affect council funding for cleanup).

[@bobthedog3780]

I'm glad you reported it as you found it. Hope your experiences improve & look forward to finding out.

[@mcgseafrass77]

Utrecht is beautiful... great canal's, clean , I absolutely love it there... regards from 🇮🇪

[@nicroams]

Aghh no way, we are on the same trip 🤟🏼So sorry you had a bad time in the Dam, I can't believe how much litter was there for you, we literally had none except in Vondelpark, but it was quite windy so peoples picnics and the bins were getting blown all over the place. Hopefully the rest of your trip will be much better, Norway is incredibly beautiful but WET!!! 😄

[@campervibe]

We are hoping it was just one of those times but a shame indeed. So looking forward to Norway, looks stunning there and let’s hope the weather gets better for us all 🤣😆🤞

[@nicroams]

@@campervibe I’m hoping to go back when we drive back to the UK so will keep an eye out. Maybe we were just too buzzed we didn’t spot a thing 😂. Yes, please bring the sun with you 🌞

[@jackiecampbell2873]

Great video love your honesty about the places you visit 😀 xx

[@jamesbrashear1664]

Enjoy your videos. Amsterdam, reminds me of new york with all the garbage on the street. Maybe think of doing a video from a narrowboat in england . keep the videos coming. More is better!

[@oldme9820]

just finished the vlog, superb ! back to normal have a gr8 trip ladies and the cherished ones

[@campervibe]

😀😀

[@Billyboy571]

So educational and fun, keep up the great content guy’s, your videos make our Sunday’s, thanks🙏

[@sherbjorn]

Wow it it’s quite trashed, how sad! I am excited to see your trip to Norway! I had planned to go there spring of 2020 and got canceled due to Covid-have distant family near Bergen.

[@campervibe]

We are super excited for it now 😀

[@TeeMac68]

Girls, I've been binge watching your vlogs for the last week and I'm LOVING it all!! Thanks so much for visiting cities because I won't go near them on my trips. Too many utter knobbers to contend with and I can't handle the litter shizzle either. On a different topic, what make of kayak is Thunderclunge 4?? (That name! The innuendo's. Genius!) I have to get one as I'm a complete water bird but am confused by too much variety (so first world man!) Thank you thank you for providing me with hours of superb footage. You are both so utterly watchable. Lou, your cinematography is stunning girl. And Em, your snack banditry is beyond impressive. How the hell are you not wider than you are tall???!!! Anyway, I'll stop waffling. Need a brewski before settling down for the night somewhere in the wilds of the Sussex Hills - people and rubbish free...yessss!😉 Best wishes from me and Moo the Cockapoo. Tracy 🙏

[@campervibe]

Glad you have enjoyed them 😀 thunderclung is itiwit from decathlon 😆 Have a good evening

[@martykong3592]

well done! thanks much for honest share:) all the BEST, safe travels! Cheers")

[@Tox1415]

If you get to Narvik in Norway please pop in to the War Cemetery where the crew from HMS Hardy are buried. My great uncle is there in a grave marked for an unknown sailor. We are intent on visiting one day, but a simple hello from someone from home would be awesome. Have a truly awesome trip.

[@campervibe]

Aw that’s lovely, hope you get there

[@carolineault6360]

I loved Amsterdam to. such a happy experience for me over 20 years ago. xx

[@treasurehunteruk8080]

Awsome video editing 👌 love the channel 😀

[@wendyt8341]

Brilliant, honest video. Thank you two for sharing. That's why I rarely go to cities anymore and aim for the countryside. Even there you find litter ...but not as concentrated as the big cities. Tourism has a lot to answer for. Keep it real.

[@alisonpeirce5489]

Went many years ago and I don't remember it being like that! Brilliant video again. Can't wait to see Norway. Safe journey xxx

[@CelticPurl]

I so look forward to your videos! Even tho the city was filthy, it was good to see the reality of Amsterdam. Safe travels.

[@michellejennings2623]

Great video ladies,I'm so shocked at mess though,I cannot believe that man spat how rude I hope your both okay safe travels ☮️

[@ILikeThatchannel]

My god it’s changed since the 90s, I did want to take lorna there one day, but think we will give it a miss. Thanks for showing it as it is now. Safe travels…

[@janinehiggins1507]

Love your channel You talk my language see it as it is . What a shock @ Amsterdam .. I lock forward to more videos.🌞🇬🇧🤣🙂

[@markh8916]

Thank you ladies, another good video. I went to Amsterdam 3 years ago and only stayed for the afternoon, as the place was too crowded and I did not enjoy all the queuing.

[@CitizenJane-]

Great content ladies ! Thanks :) I gasped when you told us the cost for 3 nights at the camp site. Yikes. As for the rubbish - it's ugly to see, no matter where it is. Take care, and happy travels.

[@stephenbergin9184]

Hi guys great to see you both happy and smiling considering what you saw in Amsterdam looking forward to the next one Steve b 🇬🇧 👍

[@funtimefranky]

Shame you focused so much on the rubbish but I get it… it was clean when I went a couple of years back so I think it’s due to Covid. You always have to book the Ann Frank House in advance, preferably before you leave. I absolutely loved it there, went to some beautiful upmarket restaurants and visited a lot of the attractions, can’t wait to go back. The tulip fields in Lisse would be worth a visit in the spring, absolutely stunning.

[@josefschiltz2192]

Trouble is that were you to see anyone throwing down this junk, and had the temerity to tell them to pick it up, you'd get a ton of abuse and/or even violent retribution. During WW2, there were some evacuees that came to our small Suffolk village. One or two started to throw down their rubbish and the local children pointed it out and said, "Hey, pick that up. We don't do that around here!" They dutifully picked it up and there was not much of a problem afterwards. It had just become a consequenceless habit that they had not been called out on before and had just been societal, where and when they were brought up.

[@campervibe]

Yeah it’s hard now a days for sure to say something to some people I think you have to judge it and go with your gut, it would be great to be able to say something to all people but some you just can’t trust don’t have a knife or would do something outrageous!

[@josefschiltz2192]

@@campervibe I think that the only 'weapon' I'd have on hand on a daily basis would be a Point-Of-View gun. Point and press and all the negative feelings, the sorrow and disgust as to how the street had just become a tip and a rat fest would be transmitted. I do wonder if these people just accept that places become like this, that there's an inevitability to it. A "well people create rubbish. So what?" attitude.

[@dnm4197]

One sad reality is rates are paid to Councils to maintain streets and road. You may recall council staff cleaning streets, picking up rubbish, emptying rubbish bins, maintaining their city as they are paid to do. One problem that is now quite common in the UK and what you see in amsterdam is the product of councils reducing the number of street rubbish bins, public toilets, and generally maintaining the streets. Yes agreed, people shouldn’t litter, most dont, however when there are bins missing or not emptied and are chocka block full, you see litter. Please highlight to Councils they need to maintain their cities or it will become very run down.

[@leanneclare3750]

We had a similar experience in Berlin. It’s a great city but it was covered with dog toffee. When we spoke to the hotel staff they said taxes were very high following the wall coming down. The residents were so annoyed about the taxes they refused to clean up after their dogs! The people were lovely though.

[@john-ec6sy]

I think ecoflow are about to bring out a portable ac unit. Probably will be juicy on battery but if your on a site hookup it might be a great thing to look into for ur pets.

[@irisashton9295]

Love this video so much to see riding them bikes looked fun then all the bikes parked up was amazing I have never seen so many hope you had a good time x

[@campervibe]

We did enjoy the bikes

[@PeterChelmsford]

If they didn't have rubbish everywhere and a stinking weed problem it would be a lovely place to visit. I wouldn't go there for free unless things changed big time. So important that you show things for real. Emily, you really do a great Anneka Rice impression. Looking forward to more vlogs from you two, and take care.

[@campervibe]

We hope it changes as well Peter and thanks I think so to 😆

[@helen0247]

As others have said I am sure, I visited a number of years ago... 3 times in fact as I loved it so much (one was a conference). It was not like that, I remember the early mornings, with the street cleaners washing the streets! Such a shame, but glad of your vlog. Shame what was a vibrant and historical city has been run down. All the museums (especially loved the cat museum) and architecture was a dream. Happy travels to you both.

[@cate5272]

A great video Ladies, always keeping it real. Sometimes it's best to show a place in its truest form, it's a pity though, as the architecture is stunning. Not very pleasant for you both, or the locals. Stay safe, I reckon, Emily has an air fryer in that bag. 😂😂❤️😊

[@campervibe]

If I could carry one I so would 😂

[@tricia9559]

Don’t mess with Emily’s food!!!!!! Ooh Lou you forgot a birthday! Sending love for safe and happy travels

[@campervibe]

I know she is shocking right

[@janeiredale-cox992]

As always loved the video..I visited Amsterdam in the 70s and it was so amazing..so sad now Cheers from Chile

[@276tracey]

good that you share the good the bad and the ugly...still very good content as always... looking forward to next vlog x

[@lynneathey9028]

Gosh, I didnt realise it had got that bad. Bill & Ben the flower pot men where so happy, but now its all about weed. As your going up to Norway, which I must say is a beautiful place, people are just so lovely. I stayed beside the fyords. Just be aware that its very expensive, so Emily if needing any snacks, best get that before you go, or anything else. Their wages reflect their prices. Loving your vlogs. Take care Ladies, till the next one.

[@asaandthemarchharepart267]

I'm going to mention the litter, cuz I'm like Louise. Looks a wonderful place apart from you know what. You do love the big share bags for 1 don't you Emily haha, looked tasty 😋 Good idea getting up to Norway ASAP. It's an awesome place and so much to see and explore, lots of stopping and admiring. Have a wonderful adventure both. All the best 👍

[@margsmith687]

You do a great tour , love your honesty , it gives me a real impression of the city .

[@kassieopea]

I was there in 2018, and I wasn’t fond of the vibe or the trash. It was harrowing trying to avoid w/ all the bikes, cars, and scooters (like Paris). We were on a bus tour and at one point these little ladies w us were being stalked through a narrow alleyway by some shady dude who felt very dangerous. I didn’t feel comfortable or relaxed there. The o KT respite was the boat ride in the canal. That was the best part, for sure. I feel for the locals dealing w all of the tourons…

[@paulwitham8026]

You never fail to produce a good truthful video in a fun and joyful way. Looking forward to the techy and the info videos, stay safe girls happy travels 😊

[@jacquiion5677]

Last time we was there 2012 it was such a pretty place. Very clean. No litter on the streets. No full English apart from one place. Such a shame its changed. Oh and as an Essex girl who lived South Benfleet , i loved Southend. Spent most weekenda there. Worked there as well

[@doglifehub]

I used to go most weekends in the 90s and early 2000s. Was lovely then. Gone downhill like many French, German, British and Dutch cities since then.