The Netherlands BEYOND Amsterdam

I got to explore this new area in the Netherlands (New Land/Flevoland) which is not so far from Amsterdam and is a home to vast scenic views, not-to-be-missed land art and modern polder cities. The cities are filled with contemporary architecture and innovative visions! In addition, the wetland areas and national parks are fantastic spots for a hike or a day of bird-watching.
I hope you enjoy the vlog!
More info: www.iamsterdam.com/en/explore...
Here are some links to get more information on things mentioned in the video:
Discover New Land: www.iamsterdam.com/en/explore...
I amsterdam store - www.iamsterdam.com/en/whats-o...
Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket - www.iamsterdam.com/en/tickets...
Visit Flevoland: www.visitflevoland.nl/en
Almere www.visitalmere.com/en
Lelystad visitlelystad.nl/?sc_lang=en
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00:00 Intro
00:21 Start of the adventure
00:49 Lelystad
02:32 Oostvaardersplassen
07:10 Bataviastad
09:17 Batavialand
10:14 Almere
#Netherlands #Flevoland #amsterdam

[@exploringtheforeign]

Really enjoyed my time in Flevoland which was almost a surprise becuase I never hear much great things about it haha. I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@TregMediaHD]

I was also surprised. Normally I can't wait to leave lelystad. Nice Collab brother

[@marknieuweboer8099]

Nah, Almere is an extension of Amsterdam. You already have visited Meppel. Make videos about Groningen, Deventer and Nijmegen instead! (Not coincidentally my favourite cities).

[@H1SCOTTY]

I can respect the beautiful features they make in these places, and I’ve been only there for work, but just give me the older city’s.

[@haaiehapbeanz5369]

As a dutch person I approve, love your videos :)

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel! I appreciate your support!

[@LindaCasey]

I actually remember Lelystad being born in the 1970s ... it was still covered with brackish water .. and Almere was still weiland. My, how times have changed.🌹

[@exploringtheforeign]

Yeah, it's quite developed now!

[@maartenkos98]

It's always good when someone points out there is more then Amsterdam. Off course not only Flevoland, but hey, it's a start 🙂 I would love to show you a Noord Hollandse Kermis, in Heemskerk in september.

[@jeffafa3096]

I haven't been in Almere for a very long time (15 or so years), but it has really changed a lot since I last saw it. The concrete festival terrain Paul mentioned was basically every outskirt of the city...

[@SlashProducts]

Paul has a very lovely accent and he explains everything very well. I myself work in Lelystad but live further up north in Flevoland. Hope you visit there too!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Yeah, he was great! And I'll be back🙌🏾

[@jesssejohnson]

Hey man love the channel! I have been telling people who come to Amsterdam to also visit Weesp! It's a small city just outside of Amsterdam that you can visit by train (15min). And yes I say city because it has city rights because from the late Middle Ages, the river Vecht was a defensive line and it remained a military defensive line until the Second World War. So it got city rights somewhere in 1300. Since 2020 I believe it's also now part of Amsterdam and not "Het gooi". It's a lovely little town, I always call it Small Amsterdam. I grew up there :) Now live in the city of Amsterdam. It;s great for tourist who want to do a small low key visit outside of Amsterdam.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you, I appreciate the support! And I've been once to Weesp, it definitely felt like a small "gezellig" version of Amsterdam! I need to go back :)

[@ThisIsOurRetirement]

We are enjoying your vlog on so many levels, we do stock video and have thought about relocating again, but admire you and your family. We wish you every happiness and success.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Wow, thank you!!! I just had a look at your channel and subscirbed :) You two are a lovely couple!

[@jasonbills8385]

Thanks Sam! I’ve really enjoyed learning about the Netherlands from you and your constant enthusiasm is an inspiration. We hope to be trying on the Netherlands for ourselves sometime next year and can’t wait!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks, Jason! And I definitely hope that you're able to come. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

[@VideoIamsterdam]

So cool! 🤩 Hope you had a great time exploring! 🧭✨

[@hellmuthschreefel9392]

Love your videos Sam. Keep up the good work.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!

[@barbaraout5038]

Lelystad! My town! Tof om te zien dat je "ons" bezoekt!

[@garrett3338]

Great video! I will visit both places one day, they look exciting.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks! And I hope you enjoy🙌🏾

[@johnstafford7288]

Yes lots to do here they have it all still lots more for you to explore and interesting people to meet, enjoy.

[@Apipoulai]

Enjoyed the video. Your production skills are improving and I love to see it.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Really means a lot! Thanks!

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Geweldige video, Sam! Echt leuk om naar dat deel van het land te gaan. Je bent een super ambassadeur.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Heel erg bedankt!!

[@Sarahhh_Klein]

Your dutch is soo good! Very impressive !! 💪🏻

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! :)

[@NielsdeKemp]

I need to show you around Gouda soon my friend!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha, you know I'm down!

[@abi219]

Great video. Love that natuur reserve must visit one day 😊 Any plans for a Christmas market video? Thanks again for sharing with os 😊

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! And I was going to do one last week at a market but I wasn't feeling good. Maybe I'll sneak one in next week!

[@abi219]

@@exploringtheforeign Beterschap 🙂

[@jsb7975]

Wow being Dutch the only thing I knew was that before the 70's there was no city al all. Just water. Almere seems much nicer than most people know..🌹

[@TregMediaHD]

That driving exam statement was unexpected 😮 fair play Almere and I can attest to public transport in Almere. Young . Picked on but a place to watch in 50 years. thanks for letting me see a different side and opinion. ❤

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha yeah that was something surprising! And glad the video gave a new perspective🙌🏾

[@daphneschuring5810]

Great Video, je bent goed bezig!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Heel erg bedankt!

[@kerithsunshine9584]

Wij gingen vaak naar leuke plekken in Flevoland (nou ja eigenlijk ook in andere provincies) maar Walibi World daar was echt leuk toen ik jong was. It’s so fun to see you enjoy all these different parts of the Netherlands!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Super leuk! Ik ben nog niet naar Walibi geweest. En ik blij om te horen dat je de video hebt genoten😀

[@PaulaBean]

@@exploringtheforeign Meestal zeg je dat je van iets hebt genoten. Dus: "Blij om te horen dat je van de video hebt genoten".

[@EGO0808]

Funny video. It really made me laugh out loud to hear you speak Dutch with the unmistakable rich, chewy Californian accent. 😂 Respect, well done man. But honestly, as we say in Dutch: Lelystad? Flevoland? Ik zou er nog niet dood gevonden willen worden. Nothing beats Amsterdam, sorry.😅

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha, I can't get rid of the accent

[@MichelBaek]

This video shows you have to experience things for yourself to really know if it is good or bad. Nice to hear you enjoyed your time there. Great video Sam. ❤❤❤

[@exploringtheforeign]

I agree with that sentiment! Thanks, Michel!

[@yvonnebirch6026]

Thank you Sam for branching out from Amsterdam ! Great idea ! All this is new to me. Meaning I was aware of it of course but never took the time to explore the area when I still lived in my favorite city in my first 40 years. How I regret that now when I live on the other side of the world and cannot travel anymore. There is so much more than Amsterdam . I hope you will explore more of the nature of the country even though, as you state, you are not a ‘nature guy’. Thank you !! 🇳🇱💕🇳🇱💕🇳🇱

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you for watching, Yvonne! Always a pleasure seeing you still enjoy the videos after all of this time. And I hope that despite you not being able to physically travel to these places, that you still feel a bit there through these videos🙏🏾

[@yvonnebirch6026]

@@exploringtheforeign I do ! That is why I love your videos!

[@Man-in-the-green]

Well, you don’t have to watch Amsterdam video’s. 😂 Others do and enjoy them a lot.

[@hunchbackaudio]

You don't shy away from any place in the Netherlands. Almere was very recognizable, we were even there last weekend. Almere is quite nice, but for some reason it is always windy. I think I've been to Lelystad once, but I'm not sure. Nice video again.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha you know me! And nice that you guys were there! That's quite the distance from where you stay haha.

[@exploringtheforeign]

And glad you enjoyed the video🙏🏾

[@hunchbackaudio]

@@exploringtheforeign We have some family in Almere, so we've been there a few times...The shopping centre is nice, just extremely busy so short before Xmas.

[@douweevenhuis9812]

Hey man! If you ever feel like doing a video or two in different dutch cities I'd be more than happy to give you a tour through Leiden for a video or without. I love my city which is really just one big town!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Always down to explore other cities, even if it isn't for a video! But I've learned from past experiences that it's hard for me to promise a date for when😅

[@douweevenhuis9812]

Ay no problem, it's honestly best to see it in the summer. Just shoot me a message when you feel like, doesnt always have to be planned! (I know that that is apparently rare for a dutchie to say lol :)@@exploringtheforeign

[@Wielie0305]

Been in Lelystad and Almere regularly, but only if necessary. I like the old city fibes more like Zwolle or Leeuwarden. I live in Flevoland as well, but on the other side of the bridge 😁. My dad was a mason for 40 years. Almost half of his working life he spent in Almere and Lelystad building it.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Really cool! I find the history of these cities and how they were built really impressive. And I understand preferring more of the old city vibes😁

[@H1SCOTTY]

I’ve never been here however it’s on my to do list, but in a big circle round Almere and Lelystad and Bataviastad. Too bad the nature park doesn’t have the reactive keeping of the wild stock. Batavia land would be something to se and something I haven’t been to.

[@TregMediaHD]

Almere is where my son lives and I have an affinity for. Bedankt voor het ondekking

[@exploringtheforeign]

Leuk! En graag gedaan🙏🏾

[@JamesRadnus]

Next stop: Gelderland!!!...... a man can dream...

[@Iosaiv]

Hey Sam, I live in Flevoland! Cool to see you around here! Planning on visiting more cities or towns?

[@exploringtheforeign]

Zeker! Where would you recommend?😀

[@Iosaiv]

@@exploringtheforeign I don't know.

[@PaulaBean]

@@exploringtheforeign I think you did Utrecht already? Perhaps try some more northern cities like Amersfoort, Zwolle, or even Groningen?

[@nfboogaard]

Nice job for a City Slicker, Sam! If I'm ever invited by the city of Almere I would probably say yes, but I just don't feel the gezelligheid that the rest of the Netherlands has 🤷‍♂️ I love the nature though!

[@exploringtheforeign]

I understand it may not be for everyone!😀 But if you ever find yourself there, I hope you enjoy!

[@chiautorepair]

Hey buddy, I'll be visiting in June, it's going to be a tight schedule but I was thinking we could do a vid, how things have changed since I moved to the States.

[@TregMediaHD]

Checking this out when I get home .. . Question. Where are you doing jaar wisseling. May I suggest Rotterdam. Erasmus brug !

[@exploringtheforeign]

Still not sure where I'll be!

[@PaulaBean]

@@exploringtheforeign Have you considered one of the 'Wadden Islands'?

[@TheJolanda01]

Proud to be Dutch

[@letheas6175]

As much as I hate Almere, I love Lelystad and Zeewolde. The province has some grate nature areas, and the coastline of Lelystad is super beautiful and relaxing!

[@PaulaBean]

Huh? Why do you hate Almere?

[@cherylh.1537]

Now I have more places I want to see Sam, when I visit again.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Awesome to hear!

[@frisianmouve]

The Waterloopbos would've been interesting for you I think, it was for simulating waterflow for better water management before fancy smanshy computers took over that role

[@exploringtheforeign]

I'll have to look into that😀

[@kaulokikker2928]

You are playing amazing akpom

[@dimrrider9133]

In Lelystad kan je een slipcurses doen geloof ik en dan bedoel ik wel met de auto en niet die van n vrouw ;p

[@DidierWierdsma6335]

It's always Amsterdam isn't it Sam??? Our country has so much more to offer than just Amsterdam. Sam please don't get me wrong i love Amsterdam as well but it's a bit overhyped and overrated do you agree with me? Other than that a great video Sam keep up the great work👍 En nog een prettige dag toegewenst?😊

[@exploringtheforeign]

Don't get me wrong, I still love Amsterdam😀 but there are other great places in the country too! Glad you enjoyed🙌🏾

[@exploringtheforeign]

Don't get me wrong, I still love Amsterdam😀 but there are other great places in the country too! Glad you enjoyed🙌🏾

[@Logical]

*Sponsored by iamsterdam Goes to other city 😂

[@exploringtheforeign]

They partner with neighboring cities/organizations🙏🏾

[@ingridwatsup9671]

“I am not a nature person?”; dear you ARE part of nature: all living organisms, their habitat etc, is part of nature. Nice film though; I should visit Oostvaardersplassen more often; good wish for 2024!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha I meant as in, I enjoy being more in a city vibe😅

[@ingridwatsup9671]

@@exploringtheforeignYes I understood ofcourse, but couldn’t resist pestering such a “lovely specimen of nature” hihi Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays wherever you roam! ❤️🌷🌷

[@exploringtheforeign]

Aw thanks, same to you!

[@GabberPinda]

1 hour from Amsterdam is still Amsterdam 😂. You know in flevoland living people from Amsterdam 😉 Best place in Flevoland is Biddinghuizen @ Defqon 1 festival. ❤

[@typical_pothead4205]

ALMERE #1

[@exploringtheforeign]

I did😁 you gotta watch the whole video haha

[@typical_pothead4205]

@@exploringtheforeign yeah sorry, you were right, I edited my comment, I am glad you enjoyed my city 👍👍

[@noabakker3848]

You are the perfect example that legal immigration is not a problem.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha, that's a hot topic at the moment from what I hear

[@xhansxxx]

If you really want to see more of the Netherlands than just Amsterdam, then you should not go to Almere and Lelystad, where people mainly live from Amsterdam. Go to the east of the country or the south or north if you really want to discover the Netherlands.

[@fifamobilenesta1987]

are you chuba akpom

[@safestate8750]

Je Nederlands wordt ook steeds beter

[@exploringtheforeign]

Heel erg bedankt!

[@PaulaBean]

I agree.

[@woutersplinter4981]

I can understand that from the perspective of an American, Almere seems sort of nice. But from a Dutch /European perspective, it is ugly as fuck... Not for nothing the nicknames for the "cities" in Flevoland are Lelijkstad en Alsmerig.

[@charlyvanbuuren2947]

Ach weer zo'n intelligente opmerking. Verdiep je eens in Flevoland. Almere is zo'n beetje de groenste stad van Nederland. daarnaast is het er goed wonen. ik weet waar ik over heb. Ik heb jaren in Rotterdam, Amsterdam en Zeist gewoond. Over de natuur;kijk eens naar 'Vroege Vogels' de aflevering Almere er zit alles van reeën, vossen, bevers ( 38 burchten in de stad zelf) , marters en otters de aflevering eindigt met 5 zeearenden. Een bever in Amsterdam en men reageert al hysterisch enthousiast. Maar ja, ik vermoed dat jij hier weinig mee kunt toch?