a true Dutch Van Life Experience

[@kodama9349]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the incredible job Jack is doing with the camera angles? I mean, some sequences have 3, 4 angles which require Jack to go back several times to adjust the camera. You may think that should be the default setting for youtubers, but not everybody does something more than the usual camera in hand. Bravo Jack, good job.

[@jackvandean]

Well. Hallelujah. Thanks for noticing. haha. As a solo traveler, and hence solo vlogger, it does take time to get fluid imagery. So yes, that means filming myself from different angles (doing exactly the same thing) and then trying to edit it in such a way no one notices it. For now, I still film multiple angles in secluded places. But can you imagine me doing this on a busy market square ??!!

[@keepitreal1547]

@@kodama9349 Well said, yes I've noticed it 👏

[@wilfer9008]

I thought the same. Like, he is putting a lot of effort on all the takes. Really to be praised!

[@BikerwolFF]

Brel and Magrite came to mind instantly... For the 3rd I had to think a bit untill the ''Muscles from Brussels'' popped into my head - JC van Damme.

[@jackvandean]

Damn. You're good !!! 3 fine specimen of Belgians !!!

[@keepitreal1547]

Safe travels Jack & enjoy northern Germany 🇩🇪 I take it you'll travel near/by Itzehoe, if so I know it quite well...Nice place, friendly people.

[@jackvandean]

Took the motorway upto Kiel. So missed Itzehoe ... turned out Kiel wasn't my cuppa tea

[@renatoscutube]

Hi Jack. I guess a place you might like is New Zealand. Even in the capital, in general there are a few people on the streets, not a lot of traffic and lots and lots of natural beauty. Talking about beauty, the color of your eyes at the end of the video looked so good and the piano music you used was so nice... It's interesting, I know the German people have this fame of being rude, but the people from Germany that I met were so lovely (maybe I was lucky). And after you mentioned it, I realized that I only met one Belgium guy in my life, it seems that your country is indeed a bit "obscure."

[@jackvandean]

I would so love to explore New Zealand one day - were there not my fear of flying. And I guess teleportation is not an option quite yet ! Since you are a lover of music - here's a famous Belgian for ya: Adolphe Sax - you guessed it - inventor of the saxophone !!

[@keepitreal1547]

Being a former racing cyclist having spent time in Belgium & Holland racing, the most famous Belgium in my mind was always Eddy Merckx. Miss those days, great memories. Very fond of both countries 😊

[@jackvandean]

of course. Merckx - an icon. I think a Belgian cyclist also just scored gold at the Olympics. And if you're into Tennis, we have Clijsters and Henin of course

[@keepitreal1547]

@@jackvandean Remco Evenopoel did a first ever at the Olympics. Gold in the elite individual time trial & Gold in the elite Road race. An amazing talent, very mature for his young age & well educated. Speaks 4 languages fluently & others. He gave up as a professional 19yr old football player, to become a professional cyclist. He's from Alst in Belgium & Belgium is still the home of world cycling, in my opinion.

[@jackvandean]

You're a connaisseur, I can tell !

[@MichaelElmer229]

It's nice to see the Nederland's again Jack it's been many year's.Yes that was a tricky one famous Belgium's 🤔.A bit upset your not doing the grand tour of IKEA sites.😂.🥞Now off to get pancakes🫡🚐.

[@jackvandean]

Well, IKEA always a good back-up plan. So never say never !! hmm, pancakes. I could get addicted

[@wilfer9008]

Tbh... I was sooo busy this week with work and came late to watch it----your channel has become part of my weekly entertainment selection. I m glad to kinda enjoy a coffee and relax watching this video. I find it so carefully done!

[@jackvandean]

Busy week? Sounds like you need a coffee IV drip! Glad you could sit back and unwind with my video!

[@chirovandenbos2339]

Groetjes uit Amsterdam

[@jackvandean]

Groetjes terug'!

[@lesterthorpe4190]

“ Rene and Georgette Magritte and their dog after the War “ ? There’s three ? ( aka the lovely song by Paul Simon ❤ , oh and of course Eddie Merx the cyclist 😅 ! 🇧🇪 ?

[@jackvandean]

And that's why I love YT. You just taught me something new ( I lived in Belgium until my early twenties - never heard of this song!!). Paul Simon! And then there's loads of clips on YT - even with Carrie Fisher as Georgette ??

[@JoaoPedroCanhenha]

Audrey Hepburn, Rene Magritte, and Hergé. So much talent!

[@jackvandean]

Wow. You got that right - but did you go and look online first - be honest now ?!

[@JoaoPedroCanhenha]

@@jackvandean I am a big fan of Audrey Hepburn, so I knew about her. I grew up reading Tintin (d'aprés Hergé) and Magritte came from art school. I will say though, those were the only names that did spring to mind. Oh and Jaco Van Dormael, who directed "Toto Le Heros", a film I fondly remember from the early 90s.

[@vanderquast]

The way you pronounce the G in Groningen exposes your Dutch speaking (Belgian) background😊

[@jackvandean]

Well, I was giving it my 100%

[@asaintpi]

Add Lara Fabian to the list ... she may be Belgium's version of Celine Dion. And the meanest King ever, Leopold II.

[@jackvandean]

You are right Lara Fabian is Belgian - does she still produce atm ? Well yes, our colonial past is not really anything to be proud of .... Let's stick to positive people: Audrey Hepburn springs to mind ....

[@asaintpi]

@@jackvandean Of course ... How could we forget Audrey? She was a sweetheart ❤.