American Tries Dutch Meat and Cheeses

[@nickybookz222]

Honey, you have to eat the cheese without the wax edges!

[@orangeguppie6897]

Yes, i noticed it to!!!

[@dieterdodel835]

🤣🤣

[@peterpritzl3354]

Exactly what I wanted to say: 'Take the peel off, buddy'. Nice music at the end, kind of trancy, what is it? By the way, my favorite is still mild butter cheese with apricot jam. Learned that on my various car trips to Sweden, Norway, Finland more than 50 years ago. 😋

[@fabianstriebeck8054]

No he didnt. Omg. What a newb

[@teckyify]

Doesn't really harm. Who cares 😛

[@EdTheFlyingDutchman]

Seeing Joel experiencing and enjoying 'our daily life' makes me re-appreciate everything I am taking for granted. Thanks for that, Joel... ;-)

[@randolf84]

where we complain, he sees the beauty of our country. we should be proud and happy with what we have

[@EdTheFlyingDutchman]

@@randolf84 Exactly my sentiment... ;-)

[@knuffel3225]

@@randolf84 to many people dont realize how good it is here.....

[@koopatroopa4039]

This is so accurate!

[@MrThomashorst]

Makes me feel I should spent a few days in the netherlands again😀

[@Tommiesz]

the glimmers in your eyes when tasting that cheese... Priceless!

[@Muck006]

First REAL food in his life ;) since everything in the USA is processed and preserved and has too much sugar. I wonder how he would react to some real swiss Raclette ...

[@MinglingWithTheDutch]

Its a bit of a waxy glimmer i think.

[@sandradring6265]

Oh Joel you look so relaxed and happy…I think this hopping on and off trains and bikes suits you! A more relaxed life…can’t be bad! 👍

[@kimarnill7648]

Why do you look happier and healthier when you’re in Europe. Love from Wales.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@dudoklasovity2093]

we all know why and I think he knows that too. Good for him! Nice open-minded guy!

[@wietholdtbuhl6168]

@@dudoklasovity2093 Smart and sometimes Clever this Dude 👌

[@JasperS.-wv3ig]

If he is not moving here and starts him fam here im going to be surprised!

[@blechtic]

@@VoornaamAchternaam-kr4vk Yep. If you don't look better, you're probably doing it wrong.

[@MattyEngland]

Everyone is happier on vacation

[@PhilipTait-oi2hm]

Joel, are you sure you’re American? You talk so enthusiastically about Germany and the Netherlands that it sounds like your heart and soul embrace the European Spirit! ❤

[@davidmalarkey1302]

He's American for sure discovering that he's been lied to all his life about America being the land of the free.

[@storyclips]

Well he is a euro American

[@SheratanLP]

At some point we will say goodbye America.

[@blotski]

I was thinking he doesn't even really look American. Not that there is anything wrong with looking American. 😂 Maybe it's because he dresses more like a local but he certainly blends in perfectly.

[@alfrredd]

his european genes are calling

[@pammorton7448]

I've lived here for 46 years and your positive reactions to Dutch stuff does me good.. Your pronunciation of Dutch is so entertaining!!!! Have fun!!!!!

[@matthias.t]

Love Haarlem and whole Noord-Holland. Enjoy your stay! Greetings from Germany.

[@jell_pl]

you look sooo different than when recording in USA, so relaxed, stress deflated, more happy.

[@robertburgman4958]

I think it’s really cool and brave of you to come to the Netherlands on your own. The say that on your own you meet people you never would’ve met if your traveling with friends. Have a great time and I’m looking forward to new vids.

[@embreis2257]

he might benefit to meet up with a local friend to guide him around. everywhere Joel goes there is probably someone who watched his YT channel and is willing to show him around.

[@MinglingWithTheDutch]

Do u think its brave and cool enough to help me out with a room next year? Coming from nz for 5 months.

[@roelbrook7559]

Extra oud (pronounced "out") indeed means "extra matured". By the way - don't go to those currency exchange shops. They will rip you off. If you need cash and you have a creditcard (Visa or Master), you /should/ be able to just get money at a "Geldmaat". You can find these in bigger grocery stores (like the Albert Heijn you went to earlier) or just on busier shopping streets. They are recognizable by the yellow bezel around them that say "Geldmaat".

[@jlammetje]

You can use credit cards at Geldmaat?! O_o

[@MarceldeJong]

@@jlammetjeYup, Visa and Mastercard are accepted at the Geldmaat

[@moladiver6817]

Geldmaat or just any ATM.

[@roelbrook7559]

@@jlammetje I Googled it to be sure. The site from Geldmaat says that "major creditcards" are accepted.

[@rmyikzelf5604]

​@@moladiver6817 not any, some charge extra. Some even charge for the withdrawal and for checking the balance with no prior warning. Stick to 'geldmaat'.

[@hgu123454321]

The seagull is not expecting a bite, it's waiting for you to lower your guard. And then it will _take_ your cheese.

[@lollalofi3933]

the seagulls here are built diffrent 💀

[@HistoricFootballz]

As a Belgian, love dutch cheese,but you need to cut the hard edges off 😂😂😂

[@prjw73]

True, I noticed that as well.

[@Tyu-f1s]

the edges are the best part (without the wax, ofc)

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

😂😂

[@GerritDeSmedt]

Not according to my father. He'd said : in war nothing goes to waste ^^

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

@@GerritDeSmedt We are not at war. Yet.

[@Erik-fx9ld]

As a dutch guy this makes me happy to watch...you can feel the chill vibes coming through the screen! Enjoy your time in our beautiful country 👌👌

[@NunTheLass]

Just in case : 'Belegen' is derived from lying (on a shelf), so jong belegen (young), belegen (medium) and oud (old) is the three most common ways to describe the maturing. Personally I don't care about the brand, just the maturity, it's very similar anyhow, brands are more for the connoisseurs.

[@moladiver6817]

Jong belegen is between young and matured. There's also jonge kaas / young cheese. And even younger: graskaas or grass cheese. So from youngest to oldest it's something like this: Graskaas - grass cheese Jonge kaas - young Jong belegen - young matured Belegen - matured Extra belegen - extra matured Oude kaas - old cheese Then there's also the even older brokkelkaas, so old it's brittle and falls apart in chunks.

[@Yvolve]

When it comes to packaged cheese, the brand does not matter as much. When you go to an actual cheese shop or a cheese farm, it matters a lot.

[@sjoerdvandriel7201]

"Stump Tower" is a village just outside the town of Alkmaar. And I see you've met some Dutch seagulls. They actually run the place.

[@andiw.lochsoundskassel7787]

You doin it the right way.... Thumbs up from a german Amsterdam Lover 👍

[@wietholdtbuhl6168]

German here a secret from my heart ❤️ The Netherlands 🇳🇱 People are much Cooler than us 😎

[@jacquelinevanderkooij4301]

😂😂

[@willvangaal8412]

Jullie zijn ook koel .

[@listeningtothevoid]

Thank you, although as a Dutch person I think German People are way more polite than The Dutch, also in traffic. Yesterday - a bit of a coincidince - I was cyling with my father (who is dementing) just over the border in Germany. I was so happy and suprissed with all the polite drivers there. In The Netherlands definately some people with have been not so gentle to me or him.

[@wietholdtbuhl6168]

@@listeningtothevoid Best wishes for your father and you, and stay strong together!

[@listeningtothevoid]

@@wietholdtbuhl6168 Danke sehr! Much appreciated.

[@Smulpaap]

If you prefer jong belegen cheese over more older cheeses, you should definitely try 'jonge kaas', because that's less mature than 'jong belegen'. I also prefer 'jonge kaas' over older ones. And the best 'jonge kaas' is graskaas, but that's only available in may/june, because it's cheese made from the milk of cows that ate the first grass grown after winter that contains way more nutriants and therefore has fuller taste. Nice to see you enjoy your stay in NL :) !

[@Wizz15]

Indeed, the scale is: jong (young), belegen (has laid for a while, but not too long), oud (old, laid around for a while). It sounds like you probably favour anything with young cheese, which is usually the mildest in taste and creamiest. In this case I would definitely try out a ‘tosti’ (grilled cheese sandwich), with good cheese it’s great.

[@MIA_DaDe]

Delicious! i go to the Netherlands (from the USA) every year. for a couple of weeks.. I come back with 10- 15 lbs of a variety of cheeses. We (USA) haven't really figured out affordable quality cheese.

[@Barlofontain]

I'm glad you said "I need to pay better attention", because that is exactly what I thought when you were riding and filming. If the police see you, you will get fined. I get that you want to share everything, but don't cause an accident to do it, man Great videos though and I am so glad you are enjoying it. People need to experience other cultures, I really do believe it would solve so many problems with the world if we saw things from a different perspective once in a while

[@robertburgman4958]

Welcome to my country!! Great videos! I’m Dutch and it’s so nice to see you discovering my country. Btw: you need to take the plastic crust of the cheese.

[@rjkka7260]

You are a great promotor for the Netherlands !!!! Thanks

[@brandonjames7408]

Enjoying following your travels JP! Baguette and cheese, cycling and hostels, brings back wonderful memories of my travelling around Europe many years ago (before you were born). Keep the videos coming. X

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Saying no to sharing food with the seagull was a power move lol

[@GiblixStudio]

also a survival move lol once you feed one the entire flock will attack you for stuff

[@MrPeanut38]

Nice to see you enjoying the Netherlands Have a good one

[@graziellaacquarola7450]

Following you on your journey is great never been to the Netherlands 🇳🇱...by you I see something new...waiting for your next video...love from Italy 🇮🇹

[@Haroekoe]

Been to Rome in 2000, bein in Sienna September 2023 for a Toscane wedding, shall go to Firenze in November to explore. Love 🇮🇹 Greetings from 🇳🇱

[@andreadee1567]

As much as I want you in Germany again, I’m glad you visited The Netherlands. It is beautiful. Glad you had some sunny hours. Summer is really wet this year.

[@jlammetje]

Summer just didn't really start until August this year :') but it's been great since! (over here at least, not everywhere in Europe has been so lucky)

[@budapestkeletistationvoices]

​@@jlammetjeIn England it was 2 weeks this year

[@voyance4elle]

I agree. :) I was hoping to see him in Cologne, but I love the Netherlands so good for him :)

[@draculakickyourass]

Yeah,you want him in Germany because you feel alone,as all the deutsche volk is here,in Spain,haha. I guess it's only you and the chancellor Scholz there😄 We are here at a terrace,training for the Oktober Fest😅

[@andreadee1567]

@@Michael_from_EU_Germany I hope he is not going to visit my hometown, he would be disappointed. 😄 So we just wait for German vlogs...

[@ingeborgsvensson4896]

You can buy Gouda, Edam or even Limburger cheese in the US but they are cheap imitations, usually mass produced from Wisconsin. I tried several while in NYC but they come nowhere close to the real deal, some even tasted really bad. Gehaktbrood (minced bread) just means meatloaf. I love all cheeses, often take some cheese like Gorgonzola blue in the evening together with some olives and Chorizo dried meat, depends a bit on my mood. In Europe brand names are protected, for example a bottle of champagne has to come from the Champagne region in France. Rioja wine is from Spain and Chianti is from Italy, you are not allowed to sell a bottle of cheap sparkly wine and use any of those names. Same goes for cheeses and other produce. Makes it more expensive but you can be sure you get the real thing. Have fun!

[@sabines6500]

Joel you look so happy and relaxed - you should come over and live here in Europe!

[@Tclans]

Full circle, from ‘I can’t wait to ride these bikes to riding them around going many places. That’s so awesome man, happy you enjoyed your activities here.

[@friedaberns1617]

Because of you I visited Haarlem yesterday. I'm from the south: Limburg. Thanks for the tip! It was great. Hope you'll see much more! Love your videos!

[@jellevandergaag3824]

Hi loved the video. Im from the Netherlands and in the past i have worked in a cheese store. I was already expecting you would have the Jong belegen as your favorite. My experience is that most Americans would go for less metured cheese, the France go for really matured cheese the older the bettter for them and people from Eastern Europe took the sweet cheese with big holes

[@ftux1915]

In Haarlem I would recommend the Frans Hals Museum because of the rooms and the courtyard

[@lg_believe333]

As a cyclist myself in London I can appreciate the passion the Dutch have for bikes. Dutch built bikes always look solid but cost an arm and a leg to buy. 😂 Those Dutch cheeses look amazing. The problem with seagulls, you feed one and they keep coming back for more, so you can’t enjoy your food. I have to visit the Nederland’s someday soon. 🇳🇱

[@Broodjemetbeleg]

Just come visit and get one secondhand to take back lol, way cheaper.

[@koenv5740]

Compared to North America, Dutch bikes are cheap for the quality you get.

[@jeroenvangastel9079]

Just some over then, you are very welcome. We spend our summer holidays in London. What a great city, good vibes 😎 We wish we booked longer. 8 days was too short.

[@saskiawoud5626]

You made it !!!! good to see you enjoy my country !!! and yes jou have to take the wax edges of the chees!!!!!

[@marionhansen3627]

I knew it! Joel has turned into a european😂 And it suits you😊 Good for you👏🏼 In Denmark we use cheese on buttered open sandwiches with green salad and tomato slices and danish ryebread for the meats. They might do something similar in the Netherlands😊 Much care from Denmark❤

[@twanvorstenbosch]

yep we dutchies do that too

[@marionhansen3627]

@@twanvorstenbosch Of course you do👏🏼👏🏼 You too know the good stuff😁

[@Marco-it2mr]

@@twanvorstenbosch Just not the ryebread.

[@marionhansen3627]

@@Marco-it2mr But of course the Rye-bread😁 Couldn’t live without it😁 Can you imagine some nice pickled herring with onions and remoulade (danish sauce - like ranch for americans) without some lovely buttered Rye-bread🙄… I think not😂😋 Have a good one😊

[@fytos76]

@@marionhansen3627 Yup, we also use Rye-bread (named Roggebrood in Dutch). Just depends on the person.

[@wieslawszapowal302]

Nice video.I'm Polish who live in England.Next week Im going to visit Amsterdam for first time.Cheese on the list.

[@exitspree]

Love to see you embrace the Dutch culture. More of us should visit your side of the pond and learn the beauty of the US as you are doing over here in Europe. Great video!

[@wallywombat164]

You have brought a massive smile to my dial. Enjoy enjoy. Thanks mate. 😅😅😅😅

[@duncanalmond7880]

Joel ..... I have a smile on my face throughout every minute of your videos. These latest posts from the Netherlands are so much fun to watch! I've said it before and I'll say it again ..... I think your future life lies outside the United States!

[@T.O.P.]

Joel: You should also try 'Belegen boerenkaas' (matured farm cheese) on a 'krentenbol'. (currant bun) Good to hear and see that you enjoy the Netherlands so much. You make me feel proud. Thanx.

[@Rose-Dew]

Nuuu! A krentenbol with sugar is much more satisfying... to me anyways. Or maybe do the cheese, but then also try true Frisian sugarbread with dairy butter. Gosh, I'm hungry now. 🤤

[@T.O.P.]

@@Rose-Dew Thanks, Rose Dew: Now I also crave true Frisian sugar bread with dairy butter. 🤣 Yummy! 🤤

[@tpmm1]

Your gentle and sincerely curious approach is so great to see. I think you'd blend in so well in the Netherlands.

[@Lilygirl283]

Oh, "its Sky" an American that lives in Haarlem, i love his channel, he is such a nice guy...and he loves the Netherlands 🇳🇱 i'm sure he would have loved to meet you..

[@PokhrajRoy.]

That cheese wheel thing was indeed satisfying.

[@abgekippt]

Europeans should feel sorry for US citizens and send food parcels

[@GiblixStudio]

why? I don't help third world countries when the support is going into an endless abyss without meaningful progress. same reason I stopped supporting other places that after a 100 years are still in the same place as they were. don't waste your resources and spend it where it'll actually improve something.

[@exitspree]

@abgekippt I've been to the US for the first time last march (South-West Florida) and the food I ate there at several restaurants and home cooked was absolutely incredible. Definitely on par with the better cuisines here in Europe and some stuff absolutely blew anything I had here out of the water. I don't understand our Calimero attitude towards the US. Why do we always have to be so negative about anything over the ocean, it's a pathetic attitude. Get out of the confines of your border and open yourself up to the world a little bit, there is a lot out there you are painfully ignorant of.

[@DaveJansenTPV]

@@GiblixStudio It's not that deep, chill.

[@kaizokuo5850]

@@exitspree About 5 of the 100 best restaurants in the world are from the U.S. (2 from New York iirc). Compare that to London and Seoul (who have 3 top 100 restaurants each) and Mexico City (which has 4 top 100 restaurants) and you'll quickly realize why people are talking down to American cuisine. No one is saying "It's all sh*t over there!!", but your personal experience really doesn't account to much. Let alone the jump to "pathetic attitude"and "a lot out there you are painfully ignorant of.

[@Broodjemetbeleg]

​@@exitspreequality of the ingredients mostly, just less processed.

[@hildee5276]

It is great to see how you are experiencing the Netherlands. It is so different from most tourists. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip, can't wait for the next video!

[@BetsyEimers]

If you're going back to Amsterdam, visit 'Our Lord in the Attic'. Then you can see the inside of a canalhouse and the hidden church on the top floor. Not known by a lot of tourists, and a real gem!

[@GaryInAmsterdam]

Nice, I will check it out with my friends soon.

[@jokervienna6433]

Makes me happy to see you enjoying the Netherlands! I´ve only been there a couple of times and only tried a few foods. BUT - it is the European feeling, and good cheese, bread and meat (esp. sausages) are common all over Europe. Getting some of that and sitting down in a park to enjoy it, that is a good way to start! All the best!

[@frankman90210]

love the vids and love that you dig biking so much! They should give you some kind of honorary European status, hahaha. Have fun on your trip!

[@markjustus]

Love your first impressions! Makes me curious for things I normally drive by :-) Also lets me look at things I consider normal / common in a different way.

[@tonycasey3183]

Dad joke incoming. What cheese is made backwards? Edam.

[@gfimadcat]

Out. Get out.

[@petrabierlee2151]

@@gfimadcat 😅😂

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

Not too bad. Acceptable

[@darkknight8139]

When I saw the title and saw the word "cheese", I feared that you would try regular supermarket cheese. I am so glad that you didn't, but instead opted for the real Dutch cheese from a real cheese store. That is the best cheese you can get here, I am so happy that you got this! One detail: you don't eat the crust of the cheese :)

[@AxelAnsah]

Hello from Germany. Don´t eat the cheese peel. That is totally strange.

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

😂😂😂

[@GaryInAmsterdam]

You capture a lot of why I sold everything in the USA and moved to the Netherlands years ago. Haarlem was the first city I saw here and the bike culture and beautiful water views are two good examples of what I love.

[@philipriley2253]

Stayed in Haarlem last year also alkmaar. There's a cheese market on friday in alkmaar, goes on for 3 hours & even has a commentary in Dutch & English..

[@TroyHoek]

Hi Joel. I am from MN and California. Your experience so far is very similar to mine when I visited. Hope you had a great trip!

[@MattNotMatthew_]

Can’t wait for you to come to Australia next. Enjoy Amsterdam dude!

[@nolaj114]

Dutch goats' cheese is one of my favourites - recommend it! Enjoying sight-seeing through you from Australia 😊

[@ericavantilburg6252]

A dutch cheese lover here! Wonderful to see you explore NL! You are not supported to eat the wax edges of the cheese😉, and ‘oud’ means ‘old’. I really like the older (saltier) cheeses, but hey, us dutchies like liquorice too😂

[@jerplusjeff]

Dutch licorice (drop) is salty, in case you didn't know.

[@Lieveheersbeestje1962]

If you ever come to Holland again , come to the Eastern part of the country ... ( very green and not that industrial ) SOOOOO MUCH to see and admire over here ! 👍👍👍 The colours of our flag , are the same as yours ! ❤🤍💙 , Horizontal stripes ! ( no stars ) Of course I'm extending an invitation to you , so no hotel costs ! 👍No food costs either . So you get to enjoy some more Dutch food . Myself , I'm an X-pat from Australia , lived here for quite a few yrs now . I LOOOOVVVEEE it over here , eventhough things are small ( esp. houses ) FUNNY HEARING YOU TRY TO PRONOUNCE DUTCH WORDS ! 😅😅😅 LAUGHING WITH YOU , NOT AT YOU ! ❤ I used to be the same . But eh , you tried , and that's a big +++ The cheeses you ate , were from very little matured to extra matured . We love our cheese over here , just like in France . DON'T EAT THE WAX THAT'S AROUND THE SLICE ! That's just there to preserve it ! The meatloaf sandwich meat is very popular indeed ! Tasted yummie , right ? " Ge - hucked - brode " , that's how it's pronounced ) . And then the "Ge" sound comes from your throat . The English language doesn't know that sound ! The G , like when you're annoyed ... going " gggghhhh " , kind of ... Eventhough the language sounds difficult , it's easy to learn , REALLY ! Only half a year of evening classes , twice a week and studying at home , will get you your diploma and you'll be able to talk to anyone . After only 6 months , your family back home , can NO LONGER UNDERSTAND you , lol 😂😂😂 A bike will get you just about anywhere ... enough bike paths. JUST DON'T WALK ON THEM . That really gets them upset !!! Love your vlogs 👍👍👍😁 Until the next one ! Cheers , Helen C 👍🗽🍺🍺❤🤍💙

[@helenooft9664]

Enjoy your stay in the Netherlands.

[@Albert1249]

So nice to look at your vids bro! I enjoy it very very much!

[@johanneshalberstadt3663]

After Everyone commenting about the cheese rind: there are cheeses where you can or sometimes even should eat the rind, some where ot doesn't matter either way, and some, where you actually shouldn't (because it might be treated). But in most cases its probably.not harmful. The wax is there to protect the cheese, it's not meant to be eaten, but if you happen to do it incidentally, it won't hurt you. But there is no shame in asking at the shop, if you cam eat the rind. It's their job to know, and they'll be happy to tell you

[@Denkthetniet]

What a small world man, here i was expecting you to keep postponing youre trip to the netherlands, nekst thing i know youre biking by my childhood home in Haarlem! Hope you enjoy youre self, if you need any tips let me know

[@teckyify]

I'm surprised how well you fit into Europe. European at heart 😛❤️

[@budapestkeletistationvoices]

His genom is 40+% from Northwest Europe. I don't know where the brown eyes come from. It's more of a Southern/Eastern European thing

[@JulesStoop]

Some of the best, typically dutch, cold cuts of meat are certainly ‘pekelvlees’ and ‘osseworst’. Besides, try some of the many sizes and shapes of dry sausages (‘droge worsten’ or ‘salami’s’) cured using varying spices and herbs. These are not exclusively dutch, but to be found just about all over Europe and among the best meat snacks you can find anywhere. Another thing worth your while are the myriad of varieties of cured / smoked pork. Sold as ‘ham’ (dryer) and ‘spek’ (fatty, like bacon). I myself am partial to thinly sliced ‘Coburger ham’ and of course Italian Prosciutto di Parma.

[@Whizzler2006]

Dude, you're not allowed to use your phone like that while riding a bike... :-)

[@GiblixStudio]

true. still many people unfortunately do and cause unnecessary traffic accidents.

[@Whizzler2006]

@scottpilgrim2 Yes! This American is totally crazy. Cell phone in hand, no helmet, no safety vest, distracted while driving... what are they thinking when they come to Europe? 🤣🤣🤣

[@anahill2366]

it's a big fine too.

[@Whizzler2006]

@@anahill2366 how much? idk

[@winwinmilieudefensie7757]

Breaking rules is very dutch though 😂

[@2009heyhow]

To me it just looks like a normal day in any Dutch city. Which is why it always amazes me how people from overseas are so amazed by our lifestyle.

[@Inmywordz]

Perfect spot for a picnic! Everything looked delicious

[@SpawnBootcamp]

Have fun! Nice to see you enjoy our country

[@XDymeStarX]

It looks like you are enjoying self a lot, it's very funny to watch how you ate that cheese. Thanks for visiting my home town. Byeee

[@ChrasMirtin]

great channel ! love your enthousiasm!

[@rogerk6180]

You should visit "efteling" as well! It is an amazing theme park and one of the biggest prides of the dutch people! You can probabably do the entire park in a single day if you are alone. Lots of videos about it on youtube if you are interested.

[@rogerk6180]

@@Michael_from_EU_Germany how long is he staying in netherlands? Probably not just here for a couple of days.

[@Lierelai]

Hi Joel, it’s so nice to see your enthousiasm about my home country and all the things you experience for the first time, that I have to miss because I live abroad…I just wanted to tell you: beware of the fact that you get fined if you are caught bicycling with a phone in your hand!

[@mattsmithlon]

Loving the haircut and goaty!

[@tjfleming5563]

Thanks for sharing your trip and experiences. Glad you have exploring what the Netherlands can offer - keep safe on the night-life - its very special!

[@AFNacapella]

don't fear the rain, it's just liquid sunshine

[@GiblixStudio]

or a free shower in some cases...

[@Broodjemetbeleg]

Most of it falls beside you anyway 😂

[@taand4725]

Wet wind

[@mikeking9373]

You're such a likable, lively young man. I love your reaction to life in Germany and the Netherlands. May you continue to enjoy the culture, food, and people you experience.

[@thepostman9664]

Please please stop enjoying yourself so much, i am soooo jealous 😢

[@nielsB_FPV]

Watching a American eat dutch cheese with the wax/plastic edge on is the best thing I've seen this week :D

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Joel, not to make fun of you, but my ‘jong belegen’ will never be the same: jong bellegen it is! Stompetoren and Eilander are quite the achievements!

[@Indiamood4love]

Loving your experience! Good on you taking a chance cycling to the beach on a rainy day. When you sat down for you cheese and coldcut taste test in the park, you said what Dutchies think on any rainy day: I hope it doesn’t rain on me now. 😅 We do all use rain sites/apps, such as buienradar. Even though that isn’t completely reliable either. Winds can easily change direction in a day, so when you’re cycling into the wind, on your way back it might’ve changed and you’ll be cycling into it again. I love mature cheese (extra belegen)!

[@Yvolve]

Fun fact about the Kenau Park you are having your lunch in: Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer was a woman from Haarlem, who lived during the 80 Years War with Spain. During the siege of Haarlem, she supposedly rallied the local population to fight the Spanish. This is probably more based on legend than actual truth, although the entire population helped repair the city walls during the siege. Her name has been used as a slur towards women. Kenau was not a nice person it seems. She sued the city of Haarlem for a payment they never transferred, which her family received only after her death. She was a trader and ship builder. The story goes that she was leading 300 women who were fighting the Spanish from the city wall by dumping boiling water, boiling tar and burning straw wreaths on them. On the road from Haarlem Central Station to the city centre, you'll find a spot in the road where it looks like the used different kind of tiles to make a start. This is the spot where the Spanish planted a huge explosive to blow up the city wall and get into the city, which they did in the end. The massive church you saw in your first vlog is called De Bavo, there is also the New Bavo. It is visible from much of the city and has a green copper dome. De Bavo is the centre of the city, the square is called De Grote Markt (The Big Marketsquare). On the edge of the square is the old stock exchange where the Tulip Mania started and where the trading bubble burst.

[@npe1]

This is now your third trip to Europe Joel. Each time it seems you've stayed a bit longer and seen more countries. You may be from the USA but you're a true European in your heart.

[@fertblu5514]

Its cool to see to connecting back to your european roots😊

[@Aviertje]

Beemster is my favorite cheese. It's got a rich flavor profile and melts amazingly. I'm not much of a deli person so I don't have a particular favorite when it comes to those meats.

[@mattsmithlon]

You really should experience the "Coffee Shops" in Warmoesstraat!!!!

[@Tyu-f1s]

Nope Well, not those on this street, tourist traps (i know, i was a naive tourist back in time)

[@marioprivacy9411]

Don't say that, innocent handsome Joel will probably end up in the Eagle, there...

[@mirjanalvrc]

So cool to see you walking around Haarlem, and in the street where I work(Apple Store)! Since our store is getting a remodel I’ve been working in Amsterdam for weeks, makes me miss Haarlem even though I live in Amsterdam. It’s such a laid back city! Next time try the rosbief meat, goat cheese(geitenkaas). Just get a small loaf of bread from the Albert Heijn and enjoy😎

[@666Maeglin]

wtf? Are you eating the parafin crust?????

[@maximusmalodorus]

​@scottpilgrim2The crust probably tastes better than american cheese

[@joost9098]

Man! You're really enjoying yourself there, I can tell... dutch cheese is amazing, I'm a big fan of the older ones, but things like komijnkaas and graskaas is excellent too. Have fun!! Can't wait to see you in Utrecht.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Cheese and Wine? Joel’s graduated from mozzarella sticks and is now posh.

[@marionhansen3627]

@@PokhrajRoy. 😂😂

[@GullibleTarget]

Old cheese with a glass of red and some grapes. I buy it at the Lidl and feel fancy.

[@PK075]

Enjoy Europes delicacies . I’m an Australian born Croatian living in Australia, the quality of the food in Europe is unbeatable. Try the cold meats, pickled vegetables, breads from small family owned businesses if you can . Love you work buddy. 👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@marionthomson9171]

I'm loving the comments taking the wax off first Love ur Show cool

[@FvanBal]

You should try and find a Dutch "Kaasboerderij" (Cheesefarm). There you can get some really good cheeses, and every cheesefarm has it's own signature cheese. And most farmstores (Landwinkels) also sell other local products that are produced on that farm or by other local farmers. Like milk, yoghurt and icecream. I wish you the best of times while visiting The Netherlands and sincerely hope you will also visit the south of The Netherlands (Noord-Brabant and Limburg) and not just the big cities, but also the smaller villages, which have a lot to offer...

[@jogpoel5391]

Hi Joel, Don't get afraid of the waxycheese comments. True, the Wax isn't supposed to be eaten, and it's not very healthy, but if it happens one Time, You will survive without any Problems. Enjoy Your Journey.

[@rogerk6180]

Yeah you can eat it. It isn't bad for you. But it just doesn't taste good.

[@jogpoel5391]

@@Michael_from_EU_Germany da gebe ich Dir Recht. Ich werde meinen ersten Kommentar dazu noch etwas verfeinern: Dieser sollte sich darauf beziehen, dass wenn Du mal versehentlich Rinde mit gegessen hast, du nicht gleich stirbst. Selbstverständlich sollte Wachs essen nicht zur Gewohnheit werden.

[@HorridCrow]

Great to see you have so much fun here! You seem to really enjoy it. Your pronounciation on most words is COMPLETELY off but it’s funny to hear and appreciate the fact you actually try! 😂 Enjoy!

[@weinhainde2550]

Nicht die Rinde mitessen, bitte

[@dieterdodel835]

Wachs wird wieder ausgekackt 🤣

[@Rinusj1]

love the vlogs man i should have known you were at a hotel so close to my house we could have said hi and have a beer lol..good thing you are exploring more then just Amsterdam waiting for the next one!

[@alemassa6632]

Mate... don't eat the wax and the paper.... eat only cheese. Take a plane and come to Italy, you'll never regret it!!

[@r.s.4553]

Italy is beautiful, it is my favorite country but the food in Holland is much better in general.

[@bramharms72]

Hey! We just got him! Get your own youtuber. We want to play with him some more. 😜

[@Wizz15]

@@r.s.4553 I wouldn’t say Dutch food is ‘better’, but it’s definitely better if you don’t like Italian food 😛 As a Dutch person, we don’t really have our own cuisine, it’s mostly mashing things together and maybe some influences of early colonies in there. As a whole, I much prefer French, Italian, Indonesian to Dutch specialties but to each their own.

[@alemassa6632]

@@r.s.4553 What?? Are you serious??🤣🤣

[@r.s.4553]

@alemassa6632 Yes, in Holland are a lot of different kitchens from every country, Italy is only Italian and a lot of times to touristic and bad Italian food. In Holland you can find really good Italian food places.

[@patricvanbree2541]

Have fun dude, there is a lot to explore in Europe, beautiful nature and culture in our country's. Greetz from The Netherlands 🇳🇱