FIRST TIME in ROTTERDAM! (20 things to do + our vlog)

After Amsterdam, we made a quick trip to Rotterdam to visit friends and explore the most modern city in the Netherlands!
In today's video we:
1. Travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam by Train
2. Explain why Rotterdam is so modern (a bit of WW2 history)
3. Visit the famous Cube Houses
4. Head to Markthal for Lunch
5. Go on a free walking tour of Rotterdam
6. Stop by the famous (or rather, infamous) Santa Claus Statue
7. Try Surinamese food with friends!
8. See the skyline in the new Depot Boijmans van Beuningen!
9. Walk in the Het Park
10. Visit Witte de Withstraat
11. Explore the trendy Katendrecht neighborhood
12. Walk on the Erasmus Bridge
13. Eat & Drink at the Fenix Food Factory
14. Head to Koopgoot (the "shopping gutter")
15. Try way too many varieties of Dutch black licorice
16. Relax at the Museumpark
17. Visit part of the Blaze Boundary
18. Eat at Delibird Thai
19. Sunset & Views at Buizenpark
20. Admire Rotterdam's ports!
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro + Travel to Rotterdam
0:57 Exploring Rotterdam
1:34 The Cube Houses
2:26 Markthal for Lunch
4:36 Free Walking tour of Rotterdam! (with friends!)
5:27 The famous Santa Claus sculpture
5:59 Suriname Food!
7:06 Depot Boijmans van Beuningen & a walk
7:56 Witte de Withstraat & what we think
9:29 Katendrecht & Lunch at Fenix Foods
12:54 Dutch Black Licorice
15:07 Relaxing & the Museumpark
17:19 the Blaze Boundary
17:40 DeliBird Thai & last night
18:48 Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more adventures! :D

[@JeanAlb]

I love Rotterdam its my fave Dutch city and its such a wide city with this creative urban vibe. 1 day isnt enough to check everything i would spend at least 2 or 3 days here.

[@IfWeGoTo]

Rotterdam was so fun! Can't wait to head back. Definitely need a handful of days to really see and do it all!!

[@jurgenolivieira1878]

Tip :) : You didn't even visit what Rotterdam is MOST famous for (but you did mention it)... being the biggest harbour in Europe aka The Port of Europe (the harbour part is almost just as big as the city major). From its center Rotterdam actually stretches out about 55 km to the West along the Maas river. A lot of this area near the river is harbour or harbour industry and in ends in the Maasvlakte 1 and Maasvlakte 2 where the ships come in. These are are both (re)claimed land (like the famous Flevopolder) and the Maasvlakte 2 was the biggest civil engineering project since the Delta Works and reclaimed almost 5.000 acres (2000 hectare) of land. There are also beautiful non-commercial beaches on the Maasvlakte. At Hoek van Holland, which is also part of larger Rotterdam city area you can visit the "commercial"/regular beaches. The harbour can best be toured by boat (Spido I think), the Maasvlakte beaches by car (advised to bring your own food&drink), and Hoek van Holland is just a short train ride away or by car.

[@IfWeGoTo]

Definitely missed out on that. A couple of our friends live in Rotterdam, so we'll have to visit it next time!

[@jurgenolivieira1878]

@@IfWeGoTo I live in Rotterdam as well and to be honest visiting the harbour is not something I or we often do. I does start in the city but the actual area is about 5,5 times that of Manhattan so it's more then a small city on itself. I did used to go fishing in the near the habour. But it's definitely a must sea (pun intended)!!

[@IfWeGoTo]

@@jurgenolivieira1878 would be cool to do a boat tour or something i bet!!

[@chapsticky9455]

tip :) dont visit rotterdam

[@cyruscrossan]

Alan's nap traveling is the way to go. The architecture in the city is wild. "It's fresh because we're in Europe, haha, I love the snark."

[@IfWeGoTo]

I envy his ability to sleep in cars/trains/planes!! Lol. It’s a crazy cool/modern city!! Kinda makes you want to visit those brand new ones in like Asia huh? Lol. Europe has made him a liiiitttle bit food snobby. Rightfully so I guess. They do have dang good food. 😂

[@RambleandCurry]

Rotterdam looks so amazing and for sure its a great place for a day visit, thank you so much for showing this amazing city and providing all the required information. Will plan to go and visit this gorgeous city next... A great video and very well executed sequence of shots... Supporting the channel by subscribing it and wishing you both all the best ...

[@IfWeGoTo]

It is definitely great for a day visit or even longer!!! It’s so modern and has so much to offer! Hope you have a great trip and it helps with your plans! Thank you so much friend!!!

[@expatfamilylive9041]

Thank you for your video, guys! There are so many amazing places in the Netherlands and Rotterdam deserves several days for sure ;)

[@IfWeGoTo]

Thanks for checking it out!! Absolutely!! It's such a cool and varied country!!

[@urbandiscount]

We live across from the cube houses. When we moved to Rotterdam in 2000 we seriously considered buying one, because at the time they were one of the few options for a one family home in the centre of Rotterdam. Eventually we ended up on the other side of the road.

[@IfWeGoTo]

Wow that’s really cool that you had the option! Do you ever regret not buying one? Or are you relieved to have bought across the road?!

[@urbandiscount]

@@IfWeGoTo Now that our son has left the house, we do, especially for the "bower" on top. Such a magical space. We'd have to throw almost all our furniture though. Most people living there have custom made interiors, like ship's cabins.

[@IfWeGoTo]

@@urbandiscount Aww that's too bad, but I bet something larger was what was right at the time!! Had no idea about the interiors. The homes look neat, but it seems they are a huge tourist spot.. id be afraid of someone looking in all of the time! lol

[@nlx78]

@@IfWeGoTo PSA there are also cube houses in the town of Helmond, they might go for cheaper, being like in...Helmond and not in the center of Rotterdam. Like OP Said, it does take people to get rid of loads of stuff and furniture and don't have to mind tourists walking around, maybe trying to open doors and so on. In one of them (or a couple) are a hostel, so you could stay there for a night or longer, but me personally wouldn't want to live there. I live some 15 miles from Rotterdam and while looking fun, they also look very outdated. Especially when you look up some of the interiors online.

[@neelz401]

Oww... Soo much respect for trying all that licorice 😂 It's definitely an acquired taste! And yes.... I love my double salted licorice the most🤪

[@IfWeGoTo]

Hahahah, we had to humor our Dutch friends!! But yes... the taste I don't think is very popular among younger Americans... but hey, more for you Dutchies!!! lol

[@anouk6644]

I think the main reason we want foreigners to try licorice is to see their faces… like yours 😉 You’re either brave for mustering through it or just being polite.

[@jsb7975]

The harbour is impressive . It's three times Manhattan. Another planet if you visit.

[@IfWeGoTo]

No way!! Definitely want to visit, I have a few friends out in NYC. Is the harbour difficult to get to?

[@2012inca]

You can go to the Rotterdam harbour with a boat ride. You cant go in the harbour with a car if you dont have business being there for work. This is to keep thieves out from stealing stuff from the containers. I have been in the Rotterdam harbour with my dad to pick up a big speed yacht that was delivered there for the yacht company he worked for. The big giant cranes lifted the boat of the ship. The harbour is huge one of the biggest in the world.

[@dimrrider9133]

@@IfWeGoTo no tramlines all the way or the A15 highway will bring you to the end de maasvlakte . Maybe a year to late but better late than never lol

[@Filipinospanishwalk]

an awesome walk through adventure in Netherlands. nice sharing 👍

[@IfWeGoTo]

Thank you so much!! :) how is everything in Spain? We wanted to go this summer but prices are too high right now!

[@williamdrijver4141]

The salt liquorice puking part was hilarious 🙂 Most Dutch prefer the sweet liquorice, I can't stand the salt brrrr

[@IfWeGoTo]

Hahaha as much as we hate licorice, it was fun to do. I’m glad you understand how nasty it can be!! 😂 Have you ever tried the American red licorice? It’s totally different!!

[@mikestagramming2989]

I was in Rotterdam a few months ago, I was so shocked by how modern and almost American everywhere felt, worlds apart from Amsterdam, but with such great rail connections its kinda essential to visit both cities. Next time i wanna do Den Haag

[@IfWeGoTo]

We felt the same exact way!! And yes!! We haven’t seen it either, would be very cool to check out!! Have you been to utrecht yet??

[@bryanmiller5727]

You guys are so amazing and I really appreciate it

[@IfWeGoTo]

Thank you!! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!!!

[@chapsticky9455]

ýou're/*

[@Luvmilyxxx]

​@@chapsticky9455Its 'you'.

[@chapsticky9455]

@@Luvmilyxxx thank you for this comment it truly opened my eyes and made me a better person

[@NotBROLL]

Christmas tree :P Love your guys videos.

[@IfWeGoTo]

That really was a highlight of Rotterdam. They have little pictures of it posted all over town too. 😂

[@NotBROLL]

@@IfWeGoTo Hahahah epic.

[@ColumbusII]

Hi there, I was looking forward to you Rotterdam episode, fun to watch you explore my birthplace (and the following 18 years 😄), mind you back than Katendrecht, was grim. But it now is (as you saw) a vibrant place. Licorice or "drop" has so many different flavours, I guess it is local taste thing. On average "we" Dutch eat 2 kilo a year 🤓...... Hope you had a good time, and that your legs and feet are OK now! Looking forward to the next episode Good filming 😉😂👍🏻 You guys are awesome!

[@IfWeGoTo]

Really an awesome place to have been born! lol. Yeah I remember reading about Katendrecht's history... but it'd definitely a nice place now!! And it's surely a local/acquired taste... hahaha. Kind of a joke in the USA how all children hate black licorice! lol. And yes, much better!! has been a while since our visit.. can't wait to visit again one day!! Thank you so much!! Hope all is well!

[@edwardwiekens5113]

Your face expression when you try the licorice. So fun to see. 😁

[@IfWeGoTo]

Hahaha it was priceless 😂

[@79Daver]

The markethall isnt a converted markethall it was build for the purpose it serves now lol

[@IfWeGoTo]

oops haha! Sometimes the internet gives us bad info!! Thanks for the heads up!

[@roddo1955]

@@IfWeGoTo technically it was converted as it used to be part of the open air market. The website was being creative with the truth or was translated by a student.

[@IfWeGoTo]

Ohh I see! Thank you!!

[@diashaliz]

Great vlog :) The Thai restaurant hase 2 entries, one for take a way, and one for dining. It's one of the best Thai restaurant in Rotterdam!

[@IfWeGoTo]

Thank you!!! So happy you enjoyed it! The Thai food there was very good!!! We’ll have to try the other places too on our next visit! 😃

[@chapsticky9455]

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[@79Daver]

Roti is tha bomb and that shop you went is one of the best indeed

[@IfWeGoTo]

It was delicious!!! Glad we had some locals to show us the best!!

[@margsangster8994]

I can SO relate! I hate licorice too!! Kudos to you both for trying, I couldn’t!! Lol!

[@IfWeGoTo]

Hahaha the flavor is certainly not for everyone!! Glad we’re not alone there! 😂

[@ycrep1993]

Alex rocking the Defqon cap 🥳 Someone is into good music

[@IfWeGoTo]

Hahaha yes!!! 🤘

[@JennyPlunkett]

Y’all are so cute! I live in Amsterdam and am so inspired to check out Rotterdam now :) Also I love your “boring” vibe - I love relaxing KZbin videos and travel! ❤ Subscribed 😊

[@IfWeGoTo]

That’s so cool you live in Amsterdam! Is it nice staying there? Definitely check out Rotterdam!! It has such a different vibe but is also an amazing city!! Hahaha thank you so much! We’re really glad you enjoyed it! And totally agree with you, we prefer watching happy but relaxed videos!! 😃

[@chapsticky9455]

wont be so cute when they unbox my pipebomb

[@marcdani4425]

New subscriber here enjoying your vlogs 😃❤️🌍

[@IfWeGoTo]

Welcome and thank you so much! Where are you from?? 😃

[@gerrygrouwe70]

Indeed allen that was a nice shot 😄😄😄

[@IfWeGoTo]

Glad you can enjoy his sense of humor 😂

[@tomdebruin2512]

If you are in the Netherlands at Jamin, try the Napoleon Canon balls, special the one's with "zwart wit" inside. Because it matters what's inside the caramel sweet. The inside is the best, it's a remembering me on my childhood. We used to buy this stuff inside in a "puntzak", can't translate this in English. Nice, but not sweet at all. A different taste, my US friends don't like it, why???? So nice!!!.

[@IfWeGoTo]

Thank you for your recommendation! Maybe next time we will have to give it a try. I do think we have different tastes as Americans, but we'll try anything once! hahaha

[@the100guy]

Nice. I've never been overly drawn to Rotterdam when you consider the nearby cities, but this makes me want to see it more

[@IfWeGoTo]

It’s one worth visiting! It seems pretty rare so get to go to such a big, new city and they have a lot of really interesting architecture and funky/fun things to do! Definitely seems like a very social city too.

[@chapsticky9455]

ive also never been overly drawn to being robbed and stabbed

[@henrimessinghausen5185]

You have shown my city in an absolutely fantastic way. And I think the two of you belong here...(except for the licorice of course).

[@IfWeGoTo]

Ahh so happy you enjoyed it! :D We love your city, can't wait to visit again! We have a few friends that live in Rotterdam so we'll certainly be back.. but maybe skip the black licorice next time! 🤣

[@throughthewindowpane]

Haha, the buttplug-gnome is so famous 🤣 Typically Rotterdam to give a nickname to every building, bridge and artwork I really love Rotterdam! It’s such a melting pot of cultures and of modern and old sections of the city

[@IfWeGoTo]

I loved it tbh… and I loved it even more because the city has fully embraced him and put his picture everywhere. 😂😂😂 It was a seriously cool city!! Can’t wait to head back!! Good people, good food, so much cool stuff. Definitely want to check out more of the art scene

[@bonkie35]

@@IfWeGoTo Maybe next time you go to middelandstraat and kruiskade and eat decent surinam food instead of the microwaved crap from chinny's You also have a little china there Really nice Rotterdam born and raised 🙂

[@IfWeGoTo]

Will definitely have to check that out next time! Always up for some good food!!! Thank you! 😃

[@bonkie35]

@@IfWeGoTo When you do take the route kruiskade middelandstraat up to delfshaven There is the pelgrimvaderskerk From where the pelgrim fathers set sail to amerika.

[@IfWeGoTo]

@@bonkie35 We didn't get to do that this time, but that would be pretty cool to see!! I think we have some family history there!!

[@BLACK79CHANNEL]

great, FIRST TIME in ROTTERDAM

[@IfWeGoTo]

Thank you!! Really happy you enjoyed it!!

[@TheTemplar1962]

Dropjes you guy,s are watjes het lekkerste wat er is haha

[@IfWeGoTo]

Hahaha ik ga voor een watje zijn als dat betekent dat ik geen drop meer hoef te eten. Je kan de mijne hebben!

[@mejn10]

So beautiful stay safe

[@IfWeGoTo]

Thanks James!! You do the same 💕

[@mejn10]

@@IfWeGoTo your welcome I am surrior cold wet day

[@IfWeGoTo]

It’s winter there right? It’s very hot where we are!

[@mejn10]

@@IfWeGoTo yes winter luckily you

[@IfWeGoTo]

@@mejn10 it is full blown summer here... definitely feeling that climate change heat

[@janklaassen6404]

The liquorish section was hilarious! Thanks for that.

[@IfWeGoTo]

Hahaha!! glad you could get a laugh. 😂 I still don't understand how the Dutch (and many Europeans!) like it!! lol

[@rhondapelletier3036]

I find your videos very interesting and informative. However... can show where you stayed your accommodations and roughly how much a night.

[@IfWeGoTo]

Hi Rhonda! Thank you so much for watching and your feedback! Yes!! We will definitely make a point to be better about doing this in future videos.. it's such an important detail but an easy one to miss!! :D

[@IfWeGoTo]

Also for this stay, we stayed at the Hotel Room Mate Bruno and it was ~$100 USD per night! Hotel itself was clean, friendly staff, enjoyed it! Decor was a bit dated though!

[@peakpoint8650]

So Beautiful ❤️🥰

[@IfWeGoTo]

Thank you!!!!

[@cloggy010]

top thanx

[@IfWeGoTo]

Thank you!!!

[@TurkishSWAT]

Come to Place where i life Spangen! Spangen is a Cool Place a Nice Neigberhood! in Delfshaven exist Kapsalon you Should Try it! and Delfshaven there is Cool Buildings!

[@IfWeGoTo]

Ahh thank you for the recommendations!! Next time we visit we will have to check it out!!!

[@TurkishSWAT]

@@IfWeGoTo alr!

[@YourManJerry]

What makes the duck burger so strong ? Is it the sauce ? Or the meat ?

[@IfWeGoTo]

It’s the sauce!! The meat was perfect… the sauce was just so strong it kind of overpowers it.

[@YourManJerry]

@@IfWeGoTo Alan’s face explains it ☺️

[@PieterBreda]

The cube houses had serious leaky roofs and repairs were really costly.

[@IfWeGoTo]

I believe it!! I bet anything they need done would cost a ton, it's such a unique/custom design!

[@2012inca]

Liqorice is a taste you come to appreciate as a child. I believe flavours are definetely learned behaviour as a child. Lots of Dutch people like liquorice and raw herring, most foreigners dont. Not only Dutch people like liquorice and herring. In Sweden they like both liquorice and herring and in Ukrain they like raw herring with mashed potatoes and olive oil. The flavours of drop aka liquorice come from Italy and they think Dutch liquorice is too light of a liquorice flavor, so it can be even worse. To foreigners it probably tastes like rubber with an awfull taste, but most Dutch people love it. My father actually ate too much of it and the doctor told him to quit eating liquorice. If you really want to try something disgusting it is Surstromming from Sweden. It is fermented herring which fermented for months in a tin can that is about to explode from the gasses. The Swedish call it fermented, but it is really rotten fish. I believe once the fire department came to an appartment building in Sweden, because they thought there was a gas leak, but it was someone who opened up a can of Surstromming inside an appartment building. There are lots of Surstromming challenges on KZbin. It is the smelliest food in the world, that is why so many people want to do the challenge. I believe it is even forbidden to open a can of Surstromming in a public place. When you do Surstromming challenge you wish you had a liquorice challenge. Lol

[@IfWeGoTo]

I enjoyed the herring... licorice not so much! lol. When we're in Sweden... maybe I'll give it a go.. but your description makes it sound... awful. LOL

[@2012inca]

@@IfWeGoTo You dont hear that often people from other countries liking herring. We ate all sorts of fish semi raw before sushi became a big thing in the world. We always heard ewh they eat fish raw, now everyone is eating sushi. I wouldnt eat rotten fish from a lake, so not from a Swedish can either. Lol

[@IfWeGoTo]

I'm not too much of a picky eater... though I agree. I am hesitant about the Swedish fish you described. lol

[@qxh1717]

Normally you have to eat drop licorice from an early age on to appreciate it. I would like to see you try Dutch Indonesian food... If you no history Indonesia used to be a Dutch Colony for 350 years. It made The Dutch rich and the Canal houses are built in the golden age period because of the trade in spices, gold and diamonds.

[@IfWeGoTo]

Oh yes, we read about that!! Heard the food is good but didn’t get the chance to try it. Will definitely have to next time. Thank you for the recommendation!!!

[@cormout9602]

The Markthal is no an old converted markethall that did sell fish or vegtables. It did open in 2014. And yes at first there where some fish sellers and other marketsellers but the quickle realized this was not for them. Only tourist come to this markethal. So now only smal restaurants and foodstalls. It is only fot the tourist, Normal Rotterdam residents don't come there, well, I don't. ;-)

[@IfWeGoTo]

ohhh ok! Thanks for the info! Sometimes we read things online and don't get it quite right! Really? Our friends from Rotterdam suggested it!! lol. Maybe they were appealing to us tourists? hahaha.

[@dimrrider9133]

Asian style burger haha its not the mosterd who made it spicy i think ;p Great video and nice to see all the buildings i help to rebuild as a carpenter the last 30 years The dwarf with the christmasthree has another name lol kabouter b...plug

[@IfWeGoTo]

Thank you!! That is so cool that you helped rebuild them!!!

[@dimrrider9133]

@@IfWeGoTo Fun fact in Rotterdam was at Blijdorp (the zoo) My colleague and I had to build a new Komodo monitor lizard enclosure and when it was finished one escaped within 2 months 😆 Luckily not our fault 😊 The big thing at your right (02:00) wow 14 years ago i see now kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGPTi4WAl5Vpg5o

[@IfWeGoTo]

Thats scary!! bahahaha. Thats so cool you worked on those houses! They are iconic!

[@dimrrider9133]

@@IfWeGoTo uuhm it was in the zoo lol

[@IfWeGoTo]

Oh I was worried it had gotten out of the zoo! lol I thought you mentioned working on the cube houses. Maybe I got confused!@@dimrrider9133

[@frits1954X2]

that's why there are bicycles so that you don't have to walk and are at your destination 2 X as fast

[@IfWeGoTo]

That would have been the smart thing for us to do 😂

[@rientsdijkstra4266]

Being Dutch: The licorice thing was very funny.... I guess black salted licorice is a tast you need to learn to like when still a small child, if not, your lost forever... BTW: If you give me bag of the stuff I will eat it all in one go...

[@IfWeGoTo]

Hahaha glad you enjoyed it!! (More than we did 😂) I definitely think it’s an acquired taste!! Just can’t relate. It’s crazy to think someone could just take down a whole bag!! 😂

[@kenyinleehee]

Visit The Hague next time.

[@IfWeGoTo]

Definitely will on the next trip!! That’s the one big city we missed!!

[@jurgenolivieira1878]

So happy to you visited my city! Not the whole city was flatted just the inner city and parts of the harbor. 1:32 Is Het Witte Huis (The White House), which dates back to the end of the 19th century and was the first "sky scraper" in Europe. Licorice is disgusting I think it was used back it the day to waterproof wooden ships! The thing is they have to get you to eat it when your very young. If you try it as an adult there's a 90% chance you won't like it, lol. I never liked it even when I was young.

[@IfWeGoTo]

Glad we're not alone in our distaste for licorice!! lol. Had never heard about the ship thing... but can't say we're surprised. lol. In the USA there's kind of a joke about children not liking black licorice!! We do however have red licorice that can be pretty tasty!

[@jurgenolivieira1878]

@@IfWeGoTo The ship thing was an (apparently bad) joke. Fun fact, they actually used hemp fibers (hemp was completely legal those days), mosses and black tar. The same ingredients as licorice btw (no, bad joke again… obviously I really don’t like licorice). The English have what we call “Engelse drop” (English licorice). Those are small square flat licorice slices between slices of flavored soft candy and they usually come in a mix of different small candies. Those I can eat one or two as the candy masks the licorice flavor. I will look for that red licorice you mentioned. Tip: Do not try “zoethout” if someone offers it, it’s a trick! It’s just the actual dried plant root from which the main licorice ingredient is normally extracted. Also watch out for Salmiak it’s the powered form of the extracted ingredient and ammonium chloride is its chemical name. They can all be bought as candy. I hope this info protects you against Dutch licorice shenanigans. As spoken by a victim… (all in good fun of course XD).

[@IfWeGoTo]

@@jurgenolivieira1878 Black licorice might as well be black tar. lol. Look for redvines. I think that's the most popular version of American red licorice. It's totally different and does not taste like the traditional licorice flavor at all. That sounds messed up to sell as candy. hahahah. Will be on the lookout next time!

[@jurgenolivieira1878]

@@IfWeGoTo Hahaha indeed! Thanks for the tip! Drop me a message when your back arround this way. I'll tell you about some good placed to visit and/or eat. Chinny's sell dishes from my native country Surinam (I came to Rotterdam when I was 6). They are ok but they spice their dishes down for a broader (tourist) audience. Surinam (until 1975 part of Netherlands) has the largest single piece of pristine bungle left on Earth (no roads, only native villages) and is 5 times the size of The Netherlands. Very popular among eco tourists and documentary makers because it only takes 30-60 minutes to get there. There are many touragencies, which I would recommend above finding your own way. But again I talk too much, sorry. Thanks for taking your time to converse with me and my longwinded stories.

[@IfWeGoTo]

@@jurgenolivieira1878 Anytime!! lol. And I'd love to! Do you have instagram by chance? We'll have to head to Surinam to try some real food that hasn't been watered down for tourists! lol We had to head back to America for an emergency, so we'll be looking for Americas trips to take! Always happy to chat! I love getting new recommendations, tips, info, everything! So thank you!!

[@wimschiphorst8541]

You have forgotten one part of Rotterdam. Next time as an American visit Delftshaven. This is because an important part of America's history started here. In 1620 the Pilgrim Fathers left for America from here. Via a stopover in England.

[@IfWeGoTo]

Oh interesting!! Next time we will have to do it!! We have some friends that live in Rotterdam so we will surely be back one day!

[@rayngrace]

2-Hour Walking Tour... what's a fair baseline tip, please.

[@IfWeGoTo]

Hi!! I think around 10 euro a person is about the standard! (but online suggests 5-20!)

[@rayngrace]

@@IfWeGoTo thank you

[@killuminati1875]

Lol you walked in my neighberhood Feijenoord !!!!

[@IfWeGoTo]

Awesome!! Which one was that?! I don’t remember the names!! Lol

[@killuminati1875]

From 0:30, that small bridge where u walked on through the next small bridge that ends to the red bridge that calls ' Willemsbrug '. There is a small island that calls ' Noordereiland ' which means Northern Island, I live in Feijnoord thats a hood next from it and all so from Katendrecht. Its all southside😁

[@IfWeGoTo]

Oh awesome!!! You live in such a cool spot!! We’re jealous!! Lol

[@killuminati1875]

@@IfWeGoTo maybe it sounds funny, but ppl from Rotterdam all so say that we live in small Manhattan😅. Anyway I liked this vid and that u both liked it too in our Rottern City. There is 1 special thing on our city and believe it or not, there are more then 100 different cultures living here. So next time, visit all so Rotterdam South. -Bijerlandselaan -Zuidplein It isnt so bad 😇

[@IfWeGoTo]

Haven’t been to Manhattan but I believe it!! Thanks for watching, really happy you enjoyed it! And next time we visit we’ll definitely check those out, thanks for the recommendation!! 😃

[@Francis-of8cw]

10 years ago nobody wanted to visit and live in Rotterdam because it was deemed too ugly. The last decade the new central station has been build, together with much of the skyline and other prestigious projects like The Markthal and Depot museum. In the next 10 years they are planning to build / renovate 7-8 parks. It is for sure the fastest changing city in The Netherlands and not quite yet finished!

[@IfWeGoTo]

It was definitely a shock coming from older towns in Europe, but definitely has its own charm!!! We loved it, it’s a super cool city. Definitely excited to see how it continues to improve in the coming years!!

[@bartsmith7428]

A tip: July 19 - 25 Nijmegen, if you are not afraid of big masses of people.

[@IfWeGoTo]

We love people!! Haha. Is there a festival or celebration?

[@bartsmith7428]

@@IfWeGoTo It's the week of the four days march + Whole Nijmegen is one big party center.

[@IfWeGoTo]

That's awesome!! Is it just like a party or is there a special celebration?

[@bartsmith7428]

@@IfWeGoTo It is a walking event with a party all week around it in various towns, but Nijmegen is the center of things. The easiest explanation is in this video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/poOoiI2Cqq93kLc

[@ianmillar1139]

Feyenoord No.1

[@rmyikzelf5604]

Removed comment as this was meant for another video 😂

[@IfWeGoTo]

Hahaha no worries!

[@paggasnaan]

First thing to do when you arrive in Rotterdam, leave.

[@apveening]

Next time you are in Rotterdam, you should also try the local specialty, Kapsalon. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapsalon

[@IfWeGoTo]

I wish we knew about this when we were there!! Next time we will try it! Thank you so much! :D