Amsterdam beyond the old town center | Gay Couple Visit Plantage, Rijksmuseum, Vondelpark, + more.

[@ThirstyTunaTaco]

Lol.. I like the way you portray my city.. You noticed a lot of small details that ive never seen.. The humor, slight sarcasm and funny sound effects deserve a THUMBS UP.

[@RockyandKimball]

Thanks, Thirsty Tuna Taco! 🧡 We must know. Is the name everything we imagine it to be? 🫣😬 We really appreciate you watching and taking the time to chat with us 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@iss9280]

Nailed it guys! Usually when I travel, I'm very regimented and try to see as much historical stuff as I can cram into a day, but your vlogs have inspired me to try and wander more next trip and just let myself get lost in the vibes (and random street urinals). Love from the States!

[@RockyandKimball]

Aww, thanks so much for your continued support. We really do hope people enjoy the journey with us, even if it is virtual. We’re really bad about historic things on these trips because we travel for an entire month, so it makes it hard to learn everything before visiting that many cities. Normally, we’re a bit more prepared but this time we decided to really go with the flow and only look up things to do the night before. Typically we pick 2-3 main locations each day and then we find little things to do in between them. I do think it’s weird that, as artists, we don’t ever feel inspired to visit galleries or museums. But it’s probably just because we’re from the States and the cities and people themselves are more than enough to inspire. Thanks for coming to my TedTalk, k bye lol. 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@TroyGrey]

I’ve been living in Amsterdam since 2006 and I’m actually here watching your Amsterdam video’s while taking notes of places and stuff even I haven’t visited or noticed 😂

[@RockyandKimball]

@@TroyGrey Hey Travis! Omg that’s so funny 🤣 But also makes us so happy that you got something out of it 🥰 It’s lovely to meet you and I appreciate you watching and taking the time to chat. If you decide to hang around, I’m always up for a chat. Just hit me up! 😎 Have a great week 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@petervandervliet640]

Next time you should come in the spring and make sure you are in the Netherlands either on Kings Day or during the Canal Pride. I also did not see a video yet of you visiting the homomonument (gay memorial monument) that was constructed to commemorate the deaths of the gys in the second world war.

[@RockyandKimball]

Indeed we would LOVE to come back to see this. Unfortunately we didn’t see the gay memorial but will do so during our next visit. Hopefully that will be sooner than later. 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@ruudvdwerf]

Hi guys, just want to tell you I really enjoy watching your vlogs. They are very entertaining and fun. As a dutchie who is partnered to a Cypriot guy, I'm sometimes looking for videos that show me the NL through foreign eyes, that's how your channel showed up. Usually I watch those videos for a bit and move on but I enjoyed yours so much that I kept watching. I love the chemistry between you guys and your humor puts a smile on my face very often. Thanks a lot for that!

[@RockyandKimball]

Thanks, Ruud! 🥰 Seeing your comment means the world to us and we’re so happy you enjoyed the content. You are always welcome here. Same with your partner 😉 We look forward to chatting with you in the future. Have a wonderful week. 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@ruudvdwerf]

@@RockyandKimball Het guys, what a nice response. Thanks! You're always welcome here too. We live very close to Amsterdam, so let us know when you're coming back 😉 You too have a great week!

[@suzannehawkins383]

I love your videos! I leave for the UK next week, in the Netherlands a week after that, then fly to Naples, and slowly meander up to Venice, Germany, then back to the UK and then home, after 6 weeks. I'm a 71 year old Canadian proud Dyke and I'm soloing, and backpacking at hostels/airbnbs/couchsurfing... this will be the trip of a lifetime and I'm getting so inspired watching your videos!

[@RockyandKimball]

Hey Suzanne! Welcome to the crazy train! 🤪 I’m so glad you reached out 🥰 Have an amazing trip! It sounds like it’s going to be incredible. All the places you’ve mentioned are stunning. Have you been to Venice before? It’s one of our favourite cities. So unique. Where in the UK are you visiting? Thanks for your support and for chatting with us. We hope you have safe and amazing travels and would love to hear how it goes 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@suzannehawkins383]

@@RockyandKimball I lived in Germany as a child, my dad was in the Canadian Army and we were posted there for 3 years. so I have some memories of our European car rides. I’ve been to London 5 times, so I think I’ll explore the Peak Region and then the southern coast for a few days before i fly home late May.

[@RockyandKimball]

@@suzannehawkins383 Fun! Have an amazing trip and, if you make it over to Brighton, say hi!👋

[@davidderuiter726]

Good editing skills. But as a Amsterdammer i have to say that you guys still only really went to the main centre and maybe a bit Oud West and Oud Zuid. Hope there will be upcoming vlogs from your visit here where you went to more obscure places. Although i did saw in a previous vlog how you passed my neighbourhood. Really great and fun vlogs, i was also checking out the Brussels ones.

[@RockyandKimball]

Thanks so much for watching and chatting with us 😎 Sadly, I think the furthest we went is Oud West. I’m sure our perception of what the centre means is totally wrong lol. Either way, we had a blast. I just imagine you seeing us vlogging as we pass your neighborhood and thinking, “what in the hell are these guys doing?” 😂 I can’t confirm or deny if we visit any obscure places, but I do know there are still more fun vlogs coming. We appreciate your support. 🧡 Have a wonderful rest of your weekend and hopefully we’ll chat again soon 🥰

[@triciabrown9328]

So good I watched it twice 😆 😘😘

[@RockyandKimball]

Yay! Love you, Tricia 🥰 I feel like the episodes get crazier and crazier lol. Hope you’re having a beautiful weekend. Chat with you on the live tomorrow 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@florion2]

Fun to see my city through your eyes. You missed (?) a famous night- cruising area, right next to the Rosarium in the Vondelpark. Not my thing, but anyways.

[@RockyandKimball]

@@florion2 Oh how fun. We’re not the cruising type but I’m sure all the boys are having fun down there. 🥰😁

[@toadstooltarot]

Old fart that I am, I was going to request you start editing your videos one second longer per segment so I can actually read all the clever tight subtitles, but I found a workaround to spend more time with you...I adjusted the playback setting at one notch slower. And that works for me. You don't even sound abnormally slower. However, I will make one request. You mentioned missing New York and I couldn't find any tour videos of your time in New York. But in another video you said you had hundreds of hours of video prior to your channel. Might you cobble together one of some of your adventures in New York. Or come back and visit New York again? As an old New Yorker, I'd love to watch your perspectives on this city. Cheers!

[@RockyandKimball]

@@toadstooltarot Hey! No it’s not just you with the short subtitles. I like to do quick ones every once in a while to torture viewers lol. I always wonder if their curiosity will make them rewind to see what I said. It’s mean but someone’s gotta do it 😉 Glad you found a work around! Also, we speak so quickly most of the time that playing the videos back at .75 probably helps to understand us better anyway 😂 It’s funny you mention NYC because Inactually have three full length vlogs from NYC from a year back that have never been released on the channel. Since I’m so behind with my regular job, I’m thinking about releasing them on the channel over three weeks so I can catch up with life. They were from 2021 but I think people might still find them amusing. We shall seeeeeee. 😁 Thanks again for your ongoing support in the channel. We really do appreciate you and everyone else for coming on this journey with us. 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@n.q163]

You would visit Utrecht. Its a really lovely city with a lot of history. Hope you guys enjoy your stay in the Netherlands

[@RockyandKimball]

Thank you so much! We absolutely adore The Netherlands and are so grateful for the time we’ve had there. We have Utrecht vlogs coming very soon 😇 We may or may not be looking up housing prices there now lol. Thanks for your support and for chatting with us. We really appreciate it! 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@autistandcat6804]

You should have visited the Vondelpark at night, near the rose bushes.. its a lot more exciting there if you get what I mean. 😉

[@RockyandKimball]

VONDELPAARRRRRK!!!

[@zuur303]

Hope you bought a lottery ticket after unlocking that heart. 😅

[@RockyandKimball]

I know, RIGHT?! I feel like I used up ALL my luck in that heart combination lock. I should have saved it for something more important. I still can’t get over the fact that it opened. Maybe 875 is our lucky lotto numbers? You can try it out for us and let us know how it goes, LOL Thank you for watching and chatting with us. You rock 🪨😎👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@kathrynsargent5769]

Ok, I’m confused. Why are there tropical birds in this cold climate? Kim, your new hat is so cute!

[@RockyandKimball]

We were surprised too! Not sure how that works for them. But they’re cute. 🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜 Kim says, “Thanks! I’ve had that hat for a long time but never wear it.” Have a fab Sunday 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@MartijnPennings]

These are Rose-ringed Parakeets. They come from Afrika and India but can breed in colder climates as well. In the 1970's a group of parakeets nestled in the Vondelpark; nowadays you can see them all over Amsterdam, there are a couple thousand of them now. There are a couple of theories about where they came from, like a pet store that went bankrupt and just let them free. You can say that the birds don't belong here, but then again, anyone who doesn't belong belongs in Amsterdam.

[@RockyandKimball]

Oh my gosh, that is amazing. I also love your comment of those who don’t belong, belong. We definitely felt that way when we were there 🥰 Thanks so much for watching and chatting with us 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@scrapstobeautybyzandra]

Thanks for another fun trip.

[@RockyandKimball]

Hi, Zandra! So happy you enjoyed. Thanks for coming along with us 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Have a wonderful weekend!

[@vranco]

Fun!👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@RockyandKimball]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. 😎 We’re glad you enjoyed it. Have a beautiful weekend ahead 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@HaraldSeiwert]

Vondelpark in winter is sooo boring and in summer soooooo pretty. Just come back in summer

[@RockyandKimball]

Thanks, Harald 😎 I feel like you captured Kimball’s thoughts in the matter perfectly 🤣 We did enjoy it though. I think it’s because we don’t have anything like that very close to where we live. We appreciate you watching and taking the time to chat with us. We hope to chat again 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Have a beautiful weekend ahead.

[@schiffelers3944]

New York / New Amsterdam - nice Kimball, the Dutch and the French had a lot to do with the Americans winning the independence war. Wall street and the wallen in Amsterdam, and so much more Dutch influences in the Birthing of the United States, and the O.G. 13 colonies. The Dutch kept supplying/trading ammunitions and guns with Americans, even against Bitish wishes (rulers of the sea at that time), and we were at war with them also [Anglo Dutch War] the British East India Company replaced the VOC {Dutch East (& West) India company - to so much a thing to be really proud about but part of the Dutch golden age, and riches of the Holland provinces]. And the second nation following France that recognized American Independence. French and Brits have a love hate relationship in rulership through out history... The 4 French she-wolves. Isabella of France being the first (if not mistaken), she married (King) Eward II of England - he was a gay king [reigned from 1307 - 1327]. And burtally dishonored for being so. 1307 seemed to be a rough year for gays/sodomites. [Templar Knights round up] Wonder if you will walk out with a flat pre-rolled white widow joint - LOL depending on the type of establishment there is coffee one could consume. I would not understand what you mean with a flat white and had to look it up, but fine - I'll dare you. By the way - Market town near Oxford; Woodstock??? Eleonor of Woodstock was Edward II 3rd child.

[@RockyandKimball]

I can only assume you are a history professor, LOL. Do all Dutch folks know this much about their history and Europe? That’s okay, I had to looks up white widow as I know NOTHING about joints lol.

[@schiffelers3944]

@@RockyandKimball Nope, I'm a glitch in the system. No better way for putting it, I guess. I should not be, as is. Basically. Teen in the age of the internet being a public tool. So, Edward II is my (memory) anchor as a "gay" king, and memory said: Isabella of France, I had to check if I was correct. Etc. so I won't be talking out my ass as a smartass. The Woodstock was kinda new, grabbing my attention as I was checking the information. This time around. Most my knowledge mostly stems from: *"Know yourself"* mentality. Who am I? Where did I (we) come from? Why is this, and why is that? I had a sort of *identity crisis with my coming out.* I was raised mormon, in a secularizing Catholic location. I was bullied with being a "cult" member... And with being gay. "I was tested" - I'm above average smart, but not a gifted or a genius. LOL Im a smartass trying to avoid being an ass and give wrong data/information. I had the Dutch education system, and was from a lower socio-economic layer... I just followed the system basically in part... growing up. And autodidactically learned a lot with internet access. [Internet changed a lot over the decades, in ways I prefered the older way. Free PDF downloads of school books, etc.] The -ology subjects like; psychology, sociology, biology, sexology, etc. grabbed my interests. Understanding myself, and others, humans and humanity. Was the main objective, always. Why? Why? Why? Officially I am educated in Trade/Salesmanship; Fashion branch of the market. I had hairdressing, theater..... (brain bleep)..... Theology (didn't finish that study). I've done a lot of different things fields and subjects. I loved learning, I hated school. There are people that are actual history professors they know more for sure. Or profs in the specific fields listed as topics of interest. That is not me. I'm a nobody in that context, a failure, a zero in the system. Hmmm, Dutch folk ...... the recent results with the voting has me wondering how well I know the Dutch folk and I would say they are not that well knowing about history and Europe. But that is also in Limburg, and Heerlen area. Before I had placed them higher. PVV has notoriously been a party of lower educated. So?!? Education levels has been dropping a little? People...... they are a diverse bunch of idiots together. LOL History, it keeps repeating lessons not learned, and as they say: Roots before branches. Understand where you came from, to understand where you are, and where you are actually going. That's all it is on my side. I work service and food industry/catering, IRL I cater to the needs of the stomach's of others, but not on a high level. Sandwich here, soup there, that kind of stuff. It pays the bills, and keeps the dream semi alive, lol Guess the (christian) servant programming runs deep in me.

[@RockyandKimball]

Kimball also grew up Mormon. But he had a gay brother and sister older than him, so his parents were already used to the idea by then. Another reason to adventure out when we were young though. Figure out who we are. You mention “the dream.” What’s the dream, if I may?

[@schiffelers3944]

@@RockyandKimball To me the name Kimball had a mormon flavor to it. [President Kimball] The dream is harder to explain. Even if I try to explain it in clear Dutch many Dutch people don't understand what it is that I want to do. Since it has multiple facets. I want to spent my time working with: *Zingevingsproblematieken* thus *Geestelijke verzorging* On paper the business "exists" not so much in reality. Heiden (Heathen) Zingeving (meaningfulness) Praktijk (practice) Wanting to put a focus on the meaningfullness of the NGDS & AV community; Neuro, Gender and Sexual diversity & Andersvaliden [handicaped] So basically us humans better the world/society through better understanding the problems, and their causes. The broken systems of society which only creates broken people. Without the feel for tech to eliminate the problems caused by us humans to begin with; the strange odds of life, the minorities and outcasts should have a seat at the round table as well. And not just survive of crumbs so to speak. The tech in many ways actually is creating more problems and issues in society. Societies should live more in balance with life (flora and fauna) and the planet, not so much machines.

[@RockyandKimball]

Thanks for sharing ^_^ Sounds perfectly logical and lovely to me. We wish you much success in anything you set forth to accomplish. 🧡

[@wherethedaytakesyou9337]

Lo

[@RockyandKimball]

and behold… 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@klaasvanbeek5985]

You really didnt get far out off the centre, but if you did it would be a very boring video.

[@RockyandKimball]

Lmao, I could imagine. I mean, we’d have fun wherever we are but it was a tad less interesting the further out we got. Still lovely though. Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment. Have a beautiful week ahead. 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@florion2]

I don't agree at all. Stroll around and open your eyes.