Living in the Netherlands...what makes us feel good?? Dogs, Ducks and Family life to name just a few

Moving to and living in the Netherlands, there are so many things to love and do here! I can tell you that life in the Netherlands is great! Coming from Southern California and moving to Rotterdam, the quality of life here by far exceeds the quality life we were living in Southern California. Don't get me wrong, there are good thing to be said about So Cal... but none of them came with the peace of mind and the quality of life you get from living in the Netherlands. As you are about ready to see Dogs, Ducks and Family are just a few of them! When Tammy and I became expats in the Netherlands we never dreamed that a life in the Netherlands could be so simple and satisfying.

[@juliazoutendyk5959]

We were in the Netherlands last week, and I just love the Dutch people. We met so many kind people who helped us and gave us mini history lessons. They made our vacation memorable.

[@klotehater]

I am glad you liked it! Thats very nice of you to say about our country.

[@Peter_Scheen]

As for your name, it sounds Dutch. It means something like: Salt dike.

[@juliazoutendyk5959]

@@Peter_Scheen yes, exactly! My father in law was born in the Netherlands.

[@juliazoutendyk5959]

@@klotehater we would live in the Netherlands if we could. We can't afford to, though.

[@klotehater]

@@juliazoutendyk5959 well living here is not as expensive as the states haha. Hope you will be able to make the jump across the puddle.

[@johanonvlee9546]

The hand on back is primarily so that the child feels safe and protected and for safety reasons, so they can keep their balance better, also so that the children can be pushed a little, and also so that they can be grabbed immediately in an emergency situation, because many cyclists around them are often a bit reckless, it can sometimes be busy, so that the child remains focused, and is not easily distracted by other cyclists, but learns to continue cycling calmly and not to pay attention to the chaos around them

[@Ron-id1ze]

Probably pushing

[@Mafke]

I wish more people would enjoy the little things in life as much as you do. The world would be a better place.

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

We agree, Mafke!😊

[@vincenzodigrande2070]

8:45 I did that to give my son's a little push when they got a bit exhausted. Young kids usually use up all their energy way too quick and then need a little help to be able to get home.

[@harryraam9566]

exactly. my mother always pushes me when i didnt got the right speed.

[@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118]

I thought it was because on those little kid bikes they have to peddle a lot quicker to keep pace with the parent. So parents push a little when the kids get tired or the parent gets impatient.

[@fionaalgera3391]

Yes, a little help for the little legs, so they’re not exhausted when they arrive at their destination. A few months back my not little boy (16 now) pushed me up a hill 🤣. There comes a moment in time where the tables are turned!

[@Huismusje77]

And for safety. You help them along to keep up with the pace, because the wheels are smaller and they have less strength and to make sure they don't wonder of and end up under your bike or bump into the side curb or .... What I found amazing is the amount of stuff Dutch people can transport on their bikes. Kids, groceries, diy stuff. Everything! And they still end up in one piece at their destination. I have never got the hang of that. After a few ER visits I quit trying :-)

[@annebokma4637]

@@fionaalgera3391 I am 53, my oldest son is 23, way too busy to push me. His little brother is 1,5, so I still have a shot at being pushed, I will start training him tomorrow. 🤣

[@TroyGrey]

You guys are so sweet. Being born in The Netherlands I notice there are so many good aspects I just don’t notice anymore. Having seen your video will make me really open up my eyes again the next time I set foot outside my door. Thank you!

[@ringerheringa3052]

The bird is called a "kauw" (pronounced cow) It's indeed a member of the crow family. Btw the birds on the pictures you showed are geese. Tammie: the pronunciation of singels is singels as in "singles". The hand on the shoulder or back is for safety as well as giving the newbies a little push. Thank you for pointing out to us what we took for granted. Great video! So glad you feel so happy here!

[@michielvdvlies3315]

yes kauwtjes are fun to watch

[@robmostert7329]

In Britain they are called jackdaw

[@aadmannee3928]

A "nijlgans" is actually a duck, despite being called a goose..

[@TheBab63238]

Leek een nijlgans, en dat zijn eenden.

[@cyrielmartens3575]

@@michielvdvlies3315 LOL! I call them "kauwtjes" as well haha!

[@vexisonline]

To be fair, it is incredibly heartwarming to see you enjoying these things, which at times are easily taken for granted. Speaking for myself, I thoroughly appreciate it so much more because of you and others for whom it is somewhat unusual at first. I think a lot of Dutch people do see our freedom, safety and actual luxury as normal, and on the other hand, we do live in times where we can expand our horizons digitally as well, so I hope we all learn to appreciate living here as much as you do. Thank you for making this video and wish you many more lovely experiences 😊

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you very much, Vex!😊

[@julesmorel917]

I moved in the Netherlands for my studies 3months ago and i slowly start to feel like the Netherlands are becoming my home. I've started following your videos for all your advises, and this one was really heart warming acknowledging that other person feel the same way that i do . I totally relate to everything you describee. I directly felt included in the Netherlands. (You often compare to your former life in the US but it's also really different from other European countries such as Switzerland and France where i lived before) Everyone is generally happy and bring happiness to the others. This country is such a blessing. (I just miss the mountains😂) If you have not, you should defenetly visit The Hague and scheveningen noord they are such lovely places. Thanks for your video ❤️

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you very much for watching us, Jules!! 💕

[@tomjokedequackheynekamp8725]

Wow, love the way you look at life. Life is about the small things. It's a small world after all. A bird, dogs, oliebollen. Don't make too much money, make experiences. You radiate GEZELLIG!

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you very much for your kind words, Tom😊💕

[@jacqvanm4882]

Thank you for your observations guys….makes me realize that it’s the small things that matter most.❤

[@eddys.3524]

It's great to hear you guys talk with so much wonder and enthousiasm about things we've grown accustomed to. Not from a chauvinistic point of view but more how unique it is in your perspective. It's an incentive to be careful with our way of living.

[@anouk6644]

Welcome to the joy of a walkable city! You can pay attention to the little things, connect with nature and other people. I really enjoy watching you guys being so happy here and giving us the opportunity to look at our country and culture with fresh eyes.

[@Rinzwind79]

I do think a lot of us aren't really aware how good we have it here. It is plainly hard to see things as special if you grew up with it thinking it is normal. Of course there is plenty that can/needs to improve here as well and even if I think part of why we have it as good as we have is because we are willing to complain without much "respect for authority". We should probably stand still and appreciate what we have more often. This video did that for me, so thank you.

[@irenehabes-quene2839]

Thanks for the reminder of how grateful we should be living in the Netherlands. After a while you start taking the blessings for granted if if you know better. I moved here around my 17th from Kenya. I had a Dutch pasport since my birth so that step was a logical move in order to study. 2 of my 3 brothers couldn’t earth here and finally they found their way to the USA. Honestly, they have both made a good living for them selves and their family in the USA but they have kept their Dutch values.

[@reviewerdiogeones5857]

Dear Tammy and Eric, as always my wife and I have watched your video with great pleasure. Having raised our children, we recognize so much of what you describe in such vivid details. Family life is very important together with all the social activities that come along. We do realize how priviliged we are living in this small, overcrowded, but fantastic country. We have seen many parts of the world, and it makes us all the more aware of the good life here. We are also very happy to know you feel really at home in Rotterdam and how you appreciate all the little things we take for granted. We hope you will stay with us for many years to come. You feel like friends that we invite regularly to our living room

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you so much for those kind words. We really do love it here and it really has become our home. Thanks so much for watching and maybe our paths will cross some day! Thanks Eric

[@blodekont5458]

13:27 a 2 year old viewing where he/she goes from that height instead of "from the backseat" makes the child already aware of its surroundings, learns streetmarks, city points, recognition of where the child is. Routes, and seeing people, recognising buildings and places

[@royklein9206]

I live in the other side of the country but I'm sure Rotterdam is just as happy with you guys! you are a true asset to any city (or country for that matter). Such positivity is rare these days..

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you for your kind words, Roy!😊💕

[@blodekont5458]

7:44 Dutch Mothers are insanely gifted, bicycling, havning three kids on that same bike, and hold an unbrella up and casually bike through dayly traffic :)

[@blodekont5458]

A great THANK YOU TWO.. for pointing this out. Easy to take for granted, while it is obviously not. Eye opener to look as a Dutchie with renewed eyes around the cities we live and apreciate the small things, as Tammy told..they don't cost a thing, but they are priceless... Groet'n uut grunn :)

[@PrinceWalacra]

People in NL do interact friendly, frankly and frolic when you meet them and they will say the are satisfied and happy… But people do also complain and speak badly when the personal contact isn’t there anymore… I mean, in this “age of the anonymus internet”… we all should be aware our society is based on the real contact between people, not the “virtual” "antisocial" internet… Happily you two are breaking this anonymous internet “habit” and it’s much appreciated, thank you !

[@bertbouwhuis]

Appreciating the small and little things we're blessed with... but have grown accustomed to as being normal, is a great wake up call for us Dutchies... thanks for refocusing me/us this way. Great stuff and love your video's!

[@anaguq4651]

Thank you for the smiles on my face. I absolutely love this video with you in it. Makes me so proud to be a Dutchy who was born and raised in the Netherlands! ❤

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you very much!😊

[@margrietlaan1370]

Yes remarkable, parents putting their hand on the childs shoulder. As a child it helped me to get more confidence and trust and no fear at all. I felt so safe, i always wanted to join the family on bike trips from the age of 4 years. I think it helps the children to feel free and to develop independence. Cycling to school alone from the age of 8 years gave me the feeling of a grown up..

[@leanderbuijtendijk6241]

Thanks for this lovely story. It gave me a moment of simple joy this day!!! Could not stop smiling and wish you guys the best here in the Netherlands

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you so much 😊💕

[@user-kl2vf7qu7t]

Welcome to the Netherlands.. I love your enthusiasm, it makes me happy to.

[@capbreton2010]

Sometimes when I’m starting to dislike my country I watch your videos to remember what’s great about it. You should visit Zeeland sometimes. Beautiful province. And Vlissingen is like a little Rotterdam. Happy to show you around.

[@neelz401]

Wow, I really find you two very heartwarming with all these observations of just the "normal" stuff we all know so well. I'm so glad to hear you found your happy place in this tiny country which we all love so dearly (and sometimes take for granted 😉). Thnx for the great video and have a nice weekend! 😃

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you Neel Z!😊

[@yvonnebirch6026]

I love how you love it in our country ! It is wonderful that you take the time to see that the small moments are what makes us happy. ! 💕🌷

[@Dutchbelg3]

Kauw in English is Jackdaw.. Never knew that.. They are plenty in the Netherlands. It's the little nephew of the crow. Another nephew that you will see in winter is the Rook (roek in Dutch) a crow-family member larger than a crow (but smaller than a Raven - extinct in the Netherlands) with a bare base of the beak. The most colourful crow-family member is de Jay (Vlaamse gaai in Dutch) and the black-and-white noisy bird Magpie ( Ekster). In some other European countries you can spot the Hooded Crow (Bonte kraai) which has a black head and grey body and black wings. OK I will now stop being the bird nerd.

[@jsb7975]

Ravens are back in The Netherlands though ! mainly in some eastern provinces as far as I know.

[@anaguq4651]

I like the nerd with his knowledge. Jij vertelt over vogels wat ik nog niet eens wist, en ik ben nog wel al heel wat jaartjes geleden, geboren en getogen in Nederland. lol

[@jws6181]

@@jsb7975 i think there are some in Veluwe naturepark....

[@Paul_C]

@@jsb7975 are you sure? Never seen one, ever.

[@jsb7975]

@@Paul_C jazeker , zij het dat de bestandscurve wel op en neer gaat maar het aantal broedparen heeft zich inmiddels uitgebreid tot en met Noord-Brabant en zelfs in duingebied ..

[@Jo_ny2012]

Love you guys love you and big 💋💋💋💋from me for both of you 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🙏💋GBU

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you very much, A.G. Kuster😊💕

[@kkemp221]

Its great you 'rediscover' the small things in life and enjoy it so much. I personally think that is what makes life worthwhile. We are only to busy to remember.

[@carpor911]

Awesome video...... we Dutch people like the way you are so open and honest about our way of live

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you very much, carpor911😊💕

[@GewoonFrieda]

You are so right. The little things are the things that make us happy. If you take the time to see or hear them.

[@bepsnet]

What a nice update of my hometown. I lived next to the Vroesenpark as a teenager. I miss the solidarity of Rotterdammers here in Zeeland.

[@rinynewton8297]

Hi I have to agree with both of you...of course!!! Being Dutch. But really listening to you both makes me see again how happy I am and my kids and grandkids to live in this great country ( I have lived in different countries so I can compare). Happy to be back home. And yes I do always have my bedroom window open to listen to the birds waking up in the early morning...love it. Thanks for this nice video. BTW you both look beautiful, happy and healthy.

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Awww thank you, Riny!💕😊

[@Dutchbelg3]

I love you guys enjoying the daily Dutch life taking up nature and kids and the biking behaviour :-)

[@wilco8729]

The part off the parents With there hand on the back while on the bicycle is to support the Child when the Child is tired. We do this soooo long. There is a reason why the netherlands have the happiest kids in the world.... we let them go free of there own choices. Nice comment you got there.

[@Emmyonline1]

So lovely you guys. You made me remember my dad's warm hand on my back while learning to bike and keeping up the speed when as a kid you finally are able to bike together with mom, dad and baby sister. Also remember my hand on my daughters back when she learned it from me, also keeping up with mom....brings tears to my eyes, I am 60 now...thank you!...I also enjoy the birdsounds early in the morning while walking the dog. And sitting on the 'stoep' with my neighbours keeping an eye on each others children playing on the streets, drinking our coffee or tea toghether, chatting about daily things....sharing lives...the same you do here on YT but then irl, looking each other in the eye...feeling the warmth, sympathy etc.... living in a small city in the East of the Netherlands. Enjoy your life! ❤❤❤

[@erikstraver3419]

Thank you for your enthousiasm. The stories about bicycles brings back memories when i brought my daughters in the little seats on my bike to school, do shopping etc.

[@irenevanderwelle4351]

You two are such positive people and I like that. I agree with you that we live in a beautiful country and I am happy for you that your choice to live here has worked out so well. You should visit the countryside up north some day. I am sure you will like it.

[@ingridwatsup9671]

You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. Very very true. I guess us 🇳🇱have had the privilege to travel abroad, realize how good our Tulip country is (especially in more normal times). Loved all your points and yes, eventhough we have lived here all our lives most of it still melts my heart: tiny kids on first bike next to parent, dogs frolicking in the parks, etc. As for the image of your “ducks”; I believe they are Egyptian/Nile geese, who like you moved here since the late 1960s and love it here. ❤️🇳🇱🌷👏👍

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you, Ingrid!😊💕

[@josh_prada]

I´ve been living in the US for almost 10 years. I´ve lived in Texas and Indiana, and travelled around a lot. My fondness for the US is linked to its people (Americans--many of them-- are just lovely, curious, chatty, friendly, helpful, and...aaah, I just love them), and to its landscapes (just so much variety, from beaches to mountains, deserts to forests, and everything in between). HOWEVER, there are some foundational problems in governance and policy that I don´t think the US will overcome (or survive) any time soon. It feels like it´s people like you that could make this country better, but of course (I totally get it) you choose to live elsewhere. I hope that, if you return to the US, you will influence your communities to grow in the right direction. I love your channel.

[@hartjeslips4061]

I am dutch, living in Spain (my 6th country) and I always say to dutch people complaining about their NETHERLANDS : "ANYBODY complaining should live in another country for two years, (as a kind of punishment) and you will appreciate the Netherlands again!"

[@BrazenNL]

When you don't have stress and simply enjoy life, you actually notice lots of things. Glad you're enjoying the simple things!

[@deheermailmum5036]

Its great to know that the little things and the things you take for granted can be so special and that we are lucky to have here. Enjoy Sweden

[@sabaidoodkorte820]

I’m glad you like it here so much. The birds are indeed awesome. Have you already spotted the green parakeets that are flying around Blijdorp and Vroesenpark? They make a lot of noise, but are fun. Enjoy Sweden!

[@nas4apps]

Great story! Enjoy!

[@leendewaardt8937]

The hand on the shoulder is parent-assist is stead of electric assist

[@jetfromholland4533]

What a heartwarming vlog, thank you ! I had to look twice to see what is behind Eric on the picture, hahaha, that made me laugh. I’m at that age that I really need those reading glasses. Have a blessed sunday!

[@PeterReesvan]

Your videos are great, uplifting and in good spirit. Tammy reminds me very much of my wife who sadly passed away a few months ago. Watching you enjoy simple things like interaction, joy, acceptance and love brings back memories of my wife very vividly. As much as it saddens me, it also brings back so many joyful moments and makes me feel she is present, even it is just for a little while. Thank you from the very bottom of my heart for that!

[@paulnobel6241]

i love the fact that you pay attention to the normal things in life , the little things make it worth while , to much smartphones nowadays , please keep making these video,s , they warm my hart

[@Brera011]

I know exactly what you mean, born here in Overschie, lived in Brabant till I was 13, and now, retired, living in one of the nicest streets in Charlois.Neighbours know eachother, taking parcels when not at home, doing street projects like making small gardens in front of our homes (geveltuintjes) just by lifting a few tiles, make a border filled with earth, compost and plants. And we maintain them all together. I love Charlois

[@mimimotor]

Thanks you so much for your story. I feel like going to the park more often and enjoy the little things and, sure, the kids enjoying their freedom and agency!

[@mirjamvond1731]

That's funny when you mentioned the parent's hand on the back of the biking children I was immediately transported back to my childhood when my dad did that 😊 It's a sort of guiding and also you can make them go a little faster lol 😆

[@orangeguppie6897]

The simple things of life, i totally agree. When i moved from Rotterdam to the Hoeksche Waard, my children grew up her, one born in the 'Erasmus medical centre and the other at home in Oud Beijerland.. Countryside living, about 20 min. from Rotterdam.. for me used to living in the city always feeling misplaced. When i came to the Hoeksche Waard It felt like living the good life, taking a deep breath and be free. Nice people saying hello ( at first i looked behind me, expecting somebody they new walking behind me but no so you greeted them back. When i went back from a visit in Rotterdam, driving to the Heinenoord tunnel i felt a relief and i was feeling so happy because it really felt like crossing a border, back in my own country, ( never felt that in my life). Seeing birds of prey, deer, and other beatifull animals Things are changing, so time will tell but i hope the Hoeksche Waard will stay a country side. Love your channel, bye.

[@palantir135]

Black bird, grey head: Kauw (Jackdaw in English). I had a tame one for a few years. I was a Kauwboy. I also ha a tame Ekster (Magpie).

[@Hottentot54]

The birds you talk about are probably sparrows. The males have a sort of black cap on their heads, the female's only have a brown colour, and they chitchat al day long..they build their nests in the bushes. We as parents guide our little ones by cicling the bike next to them so tbey learn on how to behave in traffic at a young age, and for safety of course.. (and sometimes we do, to make sure we get at school on time 🤣...) I love the way you talk in a enthusiastic way about our tiny country, it's refreshing, thank you 😊🇳🇱

[@cherryfressh6188]

They don't sing. Just tweet.

[@Hottentot54]

@@cherryfressh6188 who talks about singing?

[@cherryfressh6188]

@@Hottentot54 I did, and sparrows tjirp.

[@ewolthaus]

Love the video. So glad so many things make you feel good. Netherlands is not perfect (like any country) but we love our country, often for the same things :)

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you, Ernst😊💕

[@albertlay8927]

The singing birds in the morning (they start at sunset) are merels or lijsters. If you listen closely, you will notice that they are communicating with each other. One bird sings a tune and you will hear another bird from a distance repeating that tune. It starts very simple, with one note, but the tunes get more and more complicated. It's like they're dualling.

[@ilonkagootjes858]

The kauw's Tammy is refering to, are not really songbirds. They are the chatty kind. I love them to in the morning.

[@marcovanwijnen6840]

Two beautiful people from the U.S. finding their home in the Netherlands. A breath of fresh air. Welkom.

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you for your kind words, Marco!😊

[@gert-janvanderlee5307]

I live in the edge of my town with a lot of trees across the street. I agree on waking up and hearing the birds. Especially in spring time.

[@BlueStarDragon]

Glad to hear Rotterdam has truly become your home. You two deserve it. You both are so kind Watching your video's and those of other expats makes me realize even more how lucky I am to be Dutch. Offcourse I do complain sometimes.

[@dutchladylover]

People may question your Dutch nationality if you didn't complain every once in a while LOL

[@BlueStarDragon]

@@dutchladylover true that😂

[@basvanderwerff2725]

The hand on the back is useually a thing when they just learned to ride a bike so bit of a combination of guidance and safety

[@niehoe3048]

And speed, kids tend to be slow. Also after a day of school they might be a bit too tired to keep riding their bike.

[@ljclauson]

When you two laugh that brings me joy to see you both so happy together

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Awww, thank you very much, Linda!😊💕

[@mariannahanley500]

I was born in the Netherlands and lived there for 23 years, moved to Canada I’m still homesick for 50 plus years.

[@resikostjens5866]

In Limburg Brunssum where i life .. is every 2 years de parade .. dance and cultere all over the world are comming together .. our vijverpark that is very pretty is one big event than . So pretty .. de hei hhere and het amsterader bos . Het clemens domein one of the oldest bedevaart plaatsen .. it is small but so cute and pretty .. maastricht is 20 kilometers from here Aken to .. just fantastic to visit .. the little creeks .. i life 12 high and you can see germanie from my kitchen window ..the sunset from my back balconie .. i look over the woods .. it is simple but no money can replace those things .. in de morning if i go to the forrest next to our building i see the dears . The Netherlands has many sweet little things . Just outside your door .. i think that is the charming thing about the Netherlands and it is free .. you can grab your kids make a pucknick basket and walk 15 minutes or so and you are on a vacation here .. and i was born next to the maas in al litlle village Meers and maasband that are real treasures witt many storys to tel .. little castels .. it is beautyful to lufe here . And i love it .. we are in no time in Belgium as kid when the water was low in the maas i walkt over and eat in belgium frietjes 😂😂 and we walked back to the Netherlands .. i love to here you talk about our country

[@rebekkavandenbrink8273]

Again... thank you both for this beautiful uplifting video! It really brings a smile on my face! Thanks for your willingness to share your experiences and your joy!

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you, Rebekka😊💕

[@anneliesS04]

You are two beautiful souls for enjoying nature and daily Dutch life so much. It's the simple, little things in life that matter. I like that point of view!

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Awww, thank you very much, Annelies😊💕

[@cherryfressh6188]

Merels en spreeuwen ?? they are called blackbirds and starlings in English. Hearing them and you know, spring is coming. I love them since I was a small kid.

[@mrsaasmrsaas2742]

Thank you for the video's 😉

[@cyrielmartens3575]

Hahaha I love the little Kauw'en (jackdaws). They're super smart and a bit cheeky sometimes. My cat loves to watch them in the morning when they start yipping and yapping to each other.

[@Paul_C]

Maybe part of that bird experience has to do with noise pollution. What amazed me both in California (Vallejo and SF) was the constant road noise. Be that sirens, cars, people.

[@mimimotor]

As far as I know, urban birds sing louder.

[@alexanderh9335]

About having their hand on their child's shoulder when cycling: probably just pushing them along. Adults tend to peddle faster, meaning children have to peddle insanely fast on their small bikes with tiny wheels in order to keep up. You can see teenagers doing the same when their friend has a scooter or eletric bike, but this time they hold onto the shoulder of the faster person pulling themselves along.

[@Lars_erik]

Or safety. Until me and my brother had a certain age, my parents did that as well in certain areas in town. There where a lot of roads with narrow cycling paths, that you also had to share with cars. So that can get dangerous if it’s busy and you’re too young the oversee the traffic situation.

[@babykots]

I lived in the Netherlands for a year and I miss it so much. I totally get everything that you talked about.

[@Sjengrebel]

You 2 are my favorite CIA couple.👍

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you, Sjengske😊💕

[@kimspirit6510]

awww i think this is also because you guys are nice people. because not everybody here is thát nice. but absolutely thankful for living here. i just hope not too many people try to come here its full enough already.

[@itomg]

Speaking about living a life! I love it when people are able to notice these little things that really make life worth living. It's a gift ... it really is! Putting your hand on the back of a small child while biking is I believe a safety measure. It ensures staying together while keeping enough distance between the bikes to avoid side collisions. It also helps the child to keep a save steady speed. Recently I wrote the comment below in reaction on "Dear Dutch People, DON'T Take This For Granted" by 'Exploring the foreign'. I think it fits your story too. Quote: "One of the reasons to follow expat channels and those of immigrants is that I'm learning a lot about my home country as well as about a lot of other nations and cultures elsewhere. Pride is not something we're used to showing to obviously. But we do have reason to be proud. You made some excellent points. Our 'normal' isn't very normal in a lot of countries, including the U.S." Thanks for this one ... Looking forward to more!

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you for watching us, Itom - we appreciate it😊!

[@gilbertcardoze9364]

Thank you, just thank you.🫶

[@vinniekay0967]

"Kauwtjes" is the going name for the black/blue'ish noisy talking birds. And the 'Ducks with baby ducklings' in your pictures were "Geese"😆But it's true how much we take for granted in our Beautiful country..

[@elsvanzwoll]

Love this vlog 😊

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you, Els!😊

[@RFGfotografie]

Awesome video yet again!

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you, Remco!!😊💕

[@joanrobijn4118]

Great to hear you are loving your life in the Netherlands! Thank you for sharing 💙

[@nobodynone]

Most of the things on your list are also on mine, I am happy that you guys found your way overhere.

[@marcusfranconium3392]

The birs is called Kauw (The western jackdaw,Famaliy of the crow) they are highly sociable in groups and highly inteligent , they remember who did what to what relative and often get their revenge or if your beeing good to them they become a bit of domesticated pets. my grandfather had one for years he safed him after a broken wing and ever since he brought gifts he found to him .

[@marcusfranconium3392]

@Martin OnTheWeb Wel he didnt bring the shiny stuff but paper and sigarete buts.

[@ricks185]

Like your little broadcast. I have to agree, i was born a Dutch man, traveled all around the world. Every time i am glad to come home. You start to realise that in Holland everithing is very well organised. Thank you. You 're welcome. Bye.

[@desmondfraser3009]

I share your sentiments of the joys living in the netherlands.i am from the caribbean n lived a little in new jersey but my residence in the netherlands is the best.i too am intoxicated with culture of the dutch.funny thing is, i had an appointment in ny but was finding it difficult of wanting to be there n wanted to leave after a few hours of landing. Do extend success with the impediment of your health.Enjoy your presentation. Cheers

[@ramonderks8075]

Thank you for the complements on our country,we think it is normal but hearing you talk about it makes me feel good about it! Great videos!

[@ebbieintech3085]

I absolutely love your videos! Even though I don't have the opportunity to move over there like I thought I would, it's nice to see it from your perspective! I definitely still plan on taking a vacation over there!

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you EbbieInTech!!😊💕

[@_JoyceArt]

The things you’re mentioning, are things I as a Dutch person really love about my country as well. It’s something you notice even more, if you leave the country for a bit and get back home. I in particular love the birds and greenery everywhere (well, nearly everywhere). But I’ve noticed “we” try to put plants anywhere it’s possible. Most roundabout in my area are like mini gardens.

[@raatroc]

In fact as I understand it, it all comes down to less stress and more family time...to enjoy the world around you...

[@winmachielse1233]

Love to have you folks around as well.

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you, Win😊💕

[@nohillsdesign9038]

Wow what a great video. Love to hear your point of view about NL and you both are so sweet and relaxed. It’s sometimes hard to see the positive of living here for a local. You’ve opened my eyes again. Thank you!

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you very much, Nohills!😊

[@user-wp7zn8ii5u]

Almost everything you mention (including hearing the birds) has to do with the reduction of car traffic and your ability to safely walk about. My husband and I agree we want to live somewhere where we don't have to own a car. I really think that should be what the future looks like. Thank you for the great videos. p.s. I agree I don't get the flooring thing, but it is why click together floors were invented and I love click together flooring ;)

[@DaveVersteeg]

great that you feel good with yourself in the Netherlands. Hope you stay.

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you, Dave😊!

[@maartjevanstiphout3302]

Really nice to hear you are enjoying the Netherlands so much ! 🙂 Wish you could have been here before covid. Things are changing really fast now. Always like watching your video's. 💞👍

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you, Maartje!😊💕

[@sim-one]

Great topic and good to think of from time to time! ❤🌷 And the parents keep in loving controle when it’s busy on the road or the kid is still learning to pay attention. We loved to find coats for them with hoodies as well: easy to pull back in an emergency.

[@sim-one]

Enjoy Sweden! And come back soon 😊

[@jankokpit]

I used to set-up a tent in Vroesepark as a rehearsel for an upcoming camping trip!

[@albertlay8927]

Hi Eric and Tammy, it's because of people like you that make me realise that NL is a comfortable place to be. I'm sort of like a fish noticing the water. I think a difference is, that what we call "being social", would in the US be called "socialism". Kindness is not a weakness.

[@kellyvandijk3269]

Have a great weekend, greetings from Groningen in the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@FutureFairytale]

Thanks for the great video (again!). I really appreciate those small things too. Enjoying the environment and everyone's happiness. Especially since I went into a burn out. Makes me happy to observe those little things. What I was thinking that it would be great if you could do a video where you talk about/show what you eat during the week and in weekends (meals and snacks inbetween). I am curious if you incorporate Dutch food/habits in it now you live in the Netherlands for a while. Love you guys!

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you very much, FutureFairytale!😊💕