A Travel-Day Example Of How I Cut Costs On My Trips. Join Me On A Journey To The Netherlands!

[@heofthesquarebum]

Forget Mastrick to Maastricht - I want to see a Perth (Scotland) to Perth (Australia) challenge!

[@rebeccahaddow7913]

Yeah with Scott from Planes, Trains and everything 😊

[@Roadent1241]

The banter should keep them sane enough?

[@steve-marsh]

I love this idea!!!! (Oh no!)

[@iaingeo]

Followed by Dunedin to Edinburgh

[@martinc.720]

@@rebeccahaddow7913 He would definitely need his (Scott) "What could possibly go wrong?" T-shirt for that one :)

[@robertshelton9881]

Watching this was considerably cheaper than traveling there myself. Thanks for the vicarious vacay.

[@iCE2sKY]

true! :)

[@iCE2sKY]

-but in this case we need to help this channel economically!💰💰💰

[@MikeJackson1955]

Yes, I know you have travelled upper class, but what you do is going to benefit more people like me, who are on a budget and have to travel across the globe to get to most of your amazing spots. Nice to see people swanning in business class, but this is real. Thanks mate.

[@janettesinclair6279]

As your friend Scott would say "I need a coffee to get me up to cruising altitude"! What an interesting trip, would never have considered Charleroi, but it saved you a heap of money. Brilliant travel tips too, like parking at Corstorphine and getting the airport bus, and that Toby Carvery breakfast was the business!. Thank you, Steve, looking forward to the next bit.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Janette! :)

[@peterhopewell9431]

I used to work in Belgium and decided to pop home for weekend without the car (just for the craic) Charleoi to Stansted 2.50 but Stansted up to Notts, 36 quid. That was a few years ago.

[@janettesinclair6279]

@@peterhopewell9431 No driving stress either!

[@issymills4213]

When my son worked in Belgium I regularly flew to Charleilo from Edinburgh

[@massivley]

You know it’s a good day when Steve drops a video

[@sas60che]

Sometimes you can see in a video that a person is a good person. And he is. I just like his videos

[@arokh72]

I never knew André Rieu is Dutch. My late mum loved him :) Thanks you once again for taking us on a lovely trip with you. I'm sure I commented this before, but it's good to see at least one KZbinr travelling like ordinary people, instead of first or business classes, lounges, etc. Love from a cool Australia :)

[@janettesinclair6279]

Have a look at "Planes, Trains and Everything" - a friend of Steve, Scott, does similar trips.

[@RichardFelstead1949]

More like cold in Albury NSW where I live.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

I always thought he was Austrian or maybe Swiss

[@dianesmith8378]

It'd Andre Rieu Dutch violinist, my dad absolutely ❤ his music

[@derektaylor2941]

@erwindewit4073 As a former tour operator who has organised more trips to see Andre Rieu than I could count (dozens over the years) I can tell you that it's a myth that it's exclusively older people going to see him. If you watch some of the many videos he produces- including the free videos he uploads to youtube, you'll see in the audience that there's as many young as older people.

[@natasjakoole3601]

Love how Scots are some of few people that don’t get caught out at the pronounciation of the ch in Maastricht :-)

[@idgafcba]

I really appreciate the way you budget these trips; endless inspiration for trips I could actually afford, and to places that maybe don't get a look in but are still brilliant to explore. Thank you!

[@swilson7250]

Just set my truck tacho to break then Steve posted 👌🏻 Have a good weekend folks!

[@steve-marsh]

You too mate!

[@ladymiriamful]

Love Andre Rieu. The joy he generates in his concerts are incredible ☺️

[@PaulaBean]

His performances are very theatrical, musical shows. With an orchestra and dancers and special lighting etc... many people love it! Me myself, I prefer small jazz/funk/soul ensembles and electronic music.

[@rosemarymee]

@@PaulaBean His “music” could best be described as soupy- vague, inchoate and lacking in flavour. I think he’s secretly Belgian… 🥴

[@janettesinclair6279]

His music may not be to everyone's taste, but everyone who goes to watch the orchestra comes away with a big happy grin and a spring in their step!

[@EllieJaneX]

You always get the balance of information, humour, music, everything spot on in your videos. Love them💜

[@steve-marsh]

Thank you so much!

[@ruthgibson6475]

Steve you are a travel warrior! Travel days with no sleep can be brutal. So much good information in your videos.

[@LifeAtTheMasthead]

Great trip. I couldn't even speak on 1hr sleep, let alone navigate that trip. Top marks Steve.

[@tomarmstrong1281]

I am led to believe that Steve knows the travel industry. His ability to navigate buses, trains, planes, ferries, and timetables in a manner that would leave me in a cold sweat is both enviable and admirable.

[@hazels27]

You give us some good ideas on making trips affordable. Look forward to the tour of the town. Thank you.

[@cindi7955]

Couldn't sleep so where to go but to check your older videos. This was amazing as I'm up the same time you were starting your travels. I love to travel at nights the roads are clear and the planes less crowded. This was awesome. Your face is your bread and butter 🙂 Your expressions are a hoot!

[@klaas-jangorter1522]

Welcome to The Netherlands, Steve!🇾🇪

[@bluebob61]

I once flew into Charleroi on a flight from Italy and flew out two days later - from a totally different airport! They had closed an old airport and opened a new one during our short stay there. We were among the first twenty people to use the new one.

[@jonathancampbell5231]

Travel tip- bring an umbrella for the sun. You'll always be in the shade. Stood in a queue in Lisbon for the monastery for 30 minutes and it worked like a charm.

[@d.6593]

I always have a small umbrella, I like the one from Tesco, it fits in a pocket, but same size also can be found in primark. Nice in rain and sun 😊

[@GrahamMacdonald-w9o]

Assuming you mean the monastery at Belem, I suggest going there from about 3:00 pm onwards, as there will probably only be a small queue (or no queue), because all the coach parties come in the morning or at lunchtime.

[@jonathancampbell5231]

@GrahamMacdonald-w9o It was, in fact, around 3pm when we went. Still busy.

[@glynlewis2394]

Love how you travel so cheap always giving me ideas

[@AndrePrins]

Yeah... André Rieu is the star 🌟 Welcome to my country again. Maastricht is beautiful ❤

[@AndreaDE-ep1iq]

Maastricht! I was jumping up and down on my sofa when you told the destination. Been there a few times, love the city. Station, streets, shops, hotels, bridge - everything soooo familiar. Can't wait for the next videos. Thx Steve ❤

[@gwenpaxton1802]

I love Andre Rieu

[@steve-marsh]

Working on the next edits now :)

[@brycehermon5939]

You certainly go that extra mile to keep the adventure rolling. I guess I'm one of many who appreciate the quality and amount of work that goes into your videos. Thanks for sharing Steve.

[@vm6418]

Ah what Steven does for the KZbin viewers. Thank you again for amazing video. Cheers mate.

[@sheenamaclean8324]

Wow, look how good the roads are, we can only dream about motorways that smooth here in Scotland!

[@suebrown436]

I felt your exhaustion! Maastricht really does look a beautiful, clean place, so looking forward to the next video and seeing more of it.

[@Tip_Top]

I understand why us Irish and Brits like to bring our own teabags 😂

[@josephmansfield2875]

Can't beat a cup of Barry's on hols

[@rosemarymee]

@@josephmansfield2875 or Earl Grey…

[@jimmcnair1410]

Greetings from Mastrick Aberdeen.

[@virginiamoore3607]

Love your videos especially the fact that you do everything yourself(realize its alot of work for you)and give your honest opinion. I really appreciate the terrific videos.

[@Captainslinkys]

Did a similar crossing from Belgium to Holland years ago and everyone in in the mini bus started humming the theme tune from the Van Der Valk tv series as none of us knew the Dutch national anthem!😂😂

[@James_and_Laura]

I have to agree with you about the front seats on the coach not necessarily being the best. We paid extra to sit up front on a Flixbus from Catania to Palermo last year, only for the driver to pull his sun blind down 🤷‍♂️😂. Another very informative (and helpful) video for newbies like ourselves, thanks Steve 👍

[@nicolad8822]

In the mid 80s we once booked an upfront non smoking coach seat from Victoria Coach Station in London (what a shit hole that place was) to Durham. The driver puffed on his pipe right in front of us for a good bit of the journey. Never did that again. Went back to the train.

[@terracottagazebos]

Thanks Steve … brings back great memories from last year where I had a week visiting Leuven , Maastricht, Aachen , Monschau , Wuppertal and a brief stop in Cologne. Having seen you arrive in Charleroi I would love you to do more Belgium trips sampling the beer and great cities . For me Belgium is a hidden gem and highly recommend places like Dinnant , Namur , Mons as well as the more popular cities of Brugge, Ghent , Brussels and Antwerp ….good old Ryanair .

[@steve-marsh]

Oh you're adding a lot to my list here! Totally agree re Belgium!

[@rogerblackwood8815]

@@steve-marsh Don't forget Ostend and the Café Botteltje with over 350 beers on the menu and decent food and cool vibe. It is a beer drinkers paradise! The Belgians say Trappist Westvleteren is the best beer in the world and it was a cool €23 per 330 bottle in the restaurant. I was lucky enough to try it on someone else's expenses👍, my verdict is at this level it is more down to personal preference, so I go with a Westmalle tripel, again each to his own! Also a shout out for Chimay Blonde and Duvel Tripel Hop👍

[@terracottagazebos]

@@rogerblackwood8815 a trip to De Garre in Brugge would be a must for Steve and Alicia .

[@SarahBall23.]

Another brilliant video again Steve 👍

[@KeefsCattys]

Really enjoyed watching . Looks like a beautiful city .

[@Ldnflyer]

Nice to see an ‘old skool’ Steve solo video which is what made me subscribe initially.

[@scottishtrainspotter7209]

As a Andre Rieu fan It's impossible to think of Maastricht without him I can highly recement going to his concert, he's amazing. He also does his concert in his hometown touring the summer at the big Vrijthof square.

[@jmcwill2002]

I can't imagine a better bonus than finding myself in an empty bus, how great is that? Thanks for taking us along for the ride, loved it! 😊

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

I could almost taste that Toby breakfast and the waffle! That Flibco terminal was a construction site the last time I passed by. It does look pretty impressive. It's amazing what happens to an airport when Ryanair arrives. You mentioned how European towns are buzzing, while British towns aren't. Earlier this year I read an EU article about what was wrong with the UK economy. Three things (without getting political) - Brexit, the growing disparity between rich and poor, and the UK just doesn't produce as much as she once did. Sigh.

[@steve-marsh]

It's a real sad feeling to compare bustling European towns and cities to what's happening back home. Thank god we still have our fantastic wilderness, humour, music etc, but in so many other ways we're dropping further and further behind what's even acceptable. On a brighter note, Charleroi is looking fantastic, my expectations have always been low arriving there, and maybe the sunny day made a difference, but it was almost like a cafe culture vibe :)

[@lauraautry6992]

Walking out of the train station was beautiful, excited to see what happens next 🤗🤗

[@agentm83]

it's great traveling vicariously through your videos. Cheers from Canada!

[@angelgreer2470]

Great trip, Steve. Thanks for bringing us along. That stained glass was beautiful 😊🇬🇧

[@IrLosin]

About the empty shops, it really is because Maastricht is such a wel visited city an has international renown. It's also a university town that brings in a lot of young people. I am from a city 25 km from Maastricht and we have the same problem with empty shops and struggling businesses.

[@saintuk70]

Good morning all.... I do like the Netherlands and the Dutch people too. Looking forward to this.

[@WINGSANDRAILS]

Thank you! ;-)

[@rosemarymee]

I think it’s because the Dutch seem so positive- and tall!

[@saintuk70]

@@rosemarymee being Scottish, I like the sound of the language - the people too.

[@judybee]

Awwww Steve, you looked so tired😴. Can't believe you do these things for us, but I'm so glad you do!! x J x😄

[@MegaDeano72]

I lived just over the German border with the army and used to visit Maastricht and Roermond regularly. Nice to revisit. Keep it up, great content.

[@elzibaby]

I'm flying out of Edinburgh next week I just forked out £53 for airport parking! I do usually park at a friends and hop on the tram or airport bus but I land really late on my return and don't fancy the journey back to my car after landing. Expences quickly add up when you are travelling without realising so videos like this are really helpful!

[@happysporran]

Impressive stamina Steve, don't know how you remain cheerful with so little sleep... I'd barely manage to raise a grunt!

[@lindashoemaker8940]

Mornin Steve thanks for the tips looks like a beautiful city can’t wait to see it everyone has a small wallet😘☕️☕️🌸🍕

[@martenclark9728]

I spent 3 yrs living in Holland and working back in my 20s (1980s) , Holland is a beautiful country and many of the towns and cities are like this , I had a friend who lived in Maastrict and travelled to work in Amsterdam daily so out of courtesy we would meet up in the train station on a Saturday morning and I'd spend the weekend at his.....I find alot of Holland is sensibly priced even today as long as you take the trouble to look and book wisely , it's certainly still able to be done on a tighter budget quite successfully, just for a heads up as I also spent time in Belgium , Liege is a beautiful place to visit and well worth you adding that one to your list if you haven't already visited ....some great history there and buildings to match, vibrant especially on market days . Great vid as always Steve showing you don't have to be rolling in cash to get out and see parts of the world 👍

[@andydavidson-lee]

Great video as alway Steve..as a born and bred Aberdonian I've never know what Mastrick in Aberdeen actually means and the only reference I could find was ... Mastrick in Aberdeen is from the Gaelic word maistreachaidh which refers to the churning of milk. So I presume it was once was a farm!

[@scottycat6822]

Great idea parking up and getting the bus to the airport, even to drop someone off costs about a fiver. Looks a lovely town and hotel looks great. Looking forward to seeing your next videos.

[@kudzumoose3861]

Love your videos every Saturday. There is a lot more to Europe than Americans realize. Thanks for educating me.

[@beverlyzimmermann5868]

Thank you for the Saturday morning travel, loved it🖐🇺🇸❤

[@DreamClean]

I will stick up for Ryanair every time. That price difference in flight speaks for itself!!

[@vgshwk]

Good thing angus is the pilot and not serving you beef.😊

[@petergoddard1960]

Looks to be a lovely place, I'm sure you'll do a great job showing us around. Very interesting seeing how you save money on the trips, at the extra cost of sleep of course.

[@pvmak1975]

André Rieu! Love your videos Steve! Keep 'm coming!😊

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Sitting down with a thai green curry and Steves video what more do I need on a Saturday night, thanks mate for another great video now get some sleep and we will see yo on the next one,cheers from Oz and stay safe.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh that sounds good!

[@Vtarngpb]

“Sleep - priceless.” Soooo true!

[@oggie1967]

Hi Steve, another brilliant video, this is how I'm going to spend my time when I retire in a few years! Cheap short breaks to parts of Europe I've not seen yet. Don't think I could hack leaving my motor on Costorphine road tho, I prefer airport parking as they are insured and I drive an old Aston Martin & id be terrified something happened to her! Great vid as usual, more please!👍👏👏👏♥️

[@danielscullane]

Great video as ever. Good comparison with towns in GB. Seems a unique downtrend to be honest - after a quick visit to Breda earlier this year I found the same. Great country to visit and lovely towns and cities to see.

[@ryandunphy60]

Another awesome video Steve! Proud to call myself a fan!!!! 😀😀😀

[@StuAnderson90]

Never been to Netherlands I'd love to go. Another good video Steve!

[@robertblechle6365]

Thanks for all the hard work. Just beyond the big cities in the real country. Best way to see the country and step out of a comfort zone

[@stuart2010ification]

I love your Videos, thank you for making. I would like a Video on the subject of how you plan your trips. Take care out there.

[@martinputt6421]

It was great to see your journey to the Netherlands Steve. The price of that flight you chose is a definite bargain especially compared to the cost of the flight you decided against. Thanks for the content Steve.

[@Priorw8]

Just a great way to see places I’m unable to many thanks steve

[@mplsmike4023]

Yorkshire pudding for breakfast? Yes please!

[@wendyshort5972]

Well done Steve for taking us to the Netherlands .Shame you were so tired. Thanks for the video.

[@lesley4085]

Great video as always, that was really interesting and informative seeing the bus hub at Charleroi 👍

[@Darragh-mt9me]

Great video Steve. The start brought back great memories of my time in Edinburgh as a student 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@harris4018]

many years ago we flew from south end london, to rotterdamon on an old dakota with patches over the bullet holes ,and then went by onog bus to italy, great adventure , pet clark was in the charts with down town ,

[@kimmcvitty3580]

😂at least they had patched the bullet holes.

[@pixelpeter3883]

Cool to see you in my neck of the woods: the Netherlands! :-) That dutch superstar was of course Andre Rieu, the so-called 'King of the Waltz'. Every year he does a big open-air concert on the Maastricht Vrijthof (big plaza)

[@mewsdo]

So you say Cor-STOR-phine... In Dunedin NZ it's CORS-tor-phine... Good to hear it from the horse's mouth. Another entertaining video, thanks Steve.

[@jswmonkey197]

I guess it varies a little, I live not to far away (the Edin one) and most people I know would pronounce it replacing the first 'or' with an 'a' - ka-stor-fin. (I changed that after repeating the word over)

[@turbostream7925]

I spent a few weeks in Maastricht in 1999 on a training course. Fond memories of the place. I used to go to the river and turn left for the walk to the training centre each morning. Looking forward to the next vid to see what memories you will invoke.

[@daggy1778]

Thank you,dear Steve for another great video..........................Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘

[@ThomasWhiteford]

With little to no sleep i suppose its Worth it to Explore new areas of the world. Thanks for Filming another great travel video

[@WINGSANDRAILS]

Andre rieu was playing at the big square. He is born and living in Maastricht

[@barball3955]

One of life mysteries, why is travel tiring when you are mostly just sitting? Informative video. One tip I was given when looking to eat/drink step a couple of streets back from main areas and go where the locals go (maybe not in Amsterdam, where as a lone female, I ended up in, let's say, a pretty dodgy area 🤣). Thanks for sharing.

[@steve-marsh]

Ha yes! I remember similar in Leipzig where I was delighted to get back to the tourist area :)

[@timrosenburgh8597]

Wow what a journey. No wonder you were knackered. Bargain travel and accommodation. Catch you on the next one mate

[@_JoyceArt]

16:10 I drive this route so often, on my way from 17 km north of Maastricht to Luxembourg, and I always love driving past that building. With the name SCAR, it reminds me of the villain in inspector Gadget. 😂 I’ll be in Maastricht tomorrow, and while Maastricht indeed always is buzzing in the afternoon. Other towns are definitely dealing with empty stores.

[@trevorbarrett9971]

I have spent some good times in Maastricht, a lovely city. My Dad used to work at the Ford plant in Genk, Belgium, but stay in Maastricht. My brother and I used to drive over from the UK for fishing holidays. The first time my Dad mentioned canals and boats, I was imagining the narrowboats we have in the UK..........not quite the same as the Dutch canal boats and barges that have cars on the cabin roofs.... 🤣

[@JanetTurner-ff6zk]

I've been to Maastricht, yonks ago but can't remember a dickie bird about the place. Look forward to seeing it with your help Steve.😊

[@sjerbeffels7099]

Never would I’ve thought that Steve would travel to my hometown. I would also love to know if Mastrick is named after our city. I’ve never heard of it so that would be awesome. I hope you enjoyed your stay and everything it has to offer

[@robbrown1790]

Just been watching your wee films ,enjoyed them a lot .I've been living in the Netherlands for 40yrs and love it ,never been to Vaals so that's on our list now . Thanks

[@Leynization]

(As a Dutch person) I am impressed by how well you pronounce the word "Maastricht".

[@neilelkins2009]

I've never had Yorkshire pudding for breakfast - about time I put that right.

[@tiddlywinks456]

It’s just a puffed up pancake really 😂

[@shanegermany5803]

Seemed. Really good hotel and nice price, just goes to show, with a bit of thinking and ingenuity, £££ can be saved.

[@stevenweaver9753]

So looking forward to see around Maastricht. For two days what a treat. Thank you Steve😄

[@57sapke]

Welcome in my country and wish you a pleasant stay.

[@FrankC321]

The music is happy travelling music. Netherlands, nice place! Hope you can get some down time for rest and relaxation.

[@BonsMum]

My mother and I love Andre Rieu! We have seen him twice here in Western Australia and once in Amsterdam. We visited beautiful Maastricht a few years ago but he wasn’t home 😊

[@TheDrrobbo]

Ha ha, I used to live in Mastrick, and during my coach driving days visited Maastricht many times and enjoyed it. So much so that went for a visit with the missus for a wee break.

[@StephenDeakin-to7ei]

Really enjoyed the video Steve . Maastricht is the home of the conductor André Reiu . Looking forward to seeing the next episode 😊😊.

[@jeanettesiebert5312]

Loved this ! Thanks for the travel tips - and the wee shout out to Corstorphine- my family lives there! Cheers from Housron TX! xx

[@PeteScotCanuck]

Awesome video steve. That station was abosulety beautiful

[@TheVideoGoat]

I know Maastricht quite well, looking forward to your experience of the place. I also spent a week in Liėge not long ago, a very interesting city.

[@gnanaitvara1246]

Mountain Equipment, clearly a man of culture and impeccable tastes. I can't get enough of their jackets.

[@yvonnejohnston9429]

ooh, just switched pc on and what pops up, a new steve video, wey hey, and watching with interest as i'm going to maastricht in December to see andre rieu only im eurostarring it. , great vid again, keep up the great work