Traveling the Netherlands In A Week | Day 2 | Leeuwarden and Groningen

[@exploringtheforeign]

Day 2 is here! Another great day on my journey through the Netherlands. Hopefully this time there aren't any typos in the video haha. Hope you enjoy! And if you haven't subscribed already, please do to see the future adventures!

[@urbnctrl]

So proud of our northern provinces. Friesland and Groningen are the best!!

[@yvonnebirch6026]

Another fun video ! I don’t know these towns at all. I missed a lot of places in the country while I lived in Amsterdam for 40 years ! When you are born there you tend to take it for granted. Now I see it with fresh eyes. Thank you Sam !

[@exploringtheforeign]

I know how that goes; there's a lot in California that I've never seen because it was always just home haha. But happy to see you got something from these videos!

[@idolsairx6234]

Really love this video

[@ionixm3496]

as someone who lives in Leeuwarden atm and used to live in Groningen its awesome to see you explore the cities I love so much. Its weird tho to see your own apartment from the outside in your day 1 episode

[@MrEnaric]

Glad to see you in Groningen as well man! A college town since the 1580's and very vibrant as you experienced. It's -to some- the Amsterdam of the north. Hope you do go to Bourtange, a unique completely preserved 17th century fortified town that was never conquered. It's a remnant of the days we had to keep Hoky Roman empire and certain german (warmongering) german bishops from our backs. It still has a tiny school and a synagogue... and functioning cannons. If the gates are closed, it's the safest place in the Netherlands: the original 'gated community' in a way.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks, Eric! I'll definitely come back another time for Bourtange, but it won't be on this trip unfortunately. Sounds like a really interesting place, though.

[@MurritC]

Vincent seems like a very down to earth Guy! Really enjoyed the vid!

[@damnsuns]

for real mate shoutout to vincent

[@exploringtheforeign]

haha Vincent was dope!

[@jaycparr17]

The aerial footage you show us of the towns is awesome - really gives context of all the walking you're doing. Really appreciate how you're able to get all those people to talk to you and talk about the museum contents and historical sites! These towns look so slow (compared to NJ/NY) and relaxing! Loved the refugee protest excerpt - really cool to see how welcoming people can be in some of these towns!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you, Jose! Appreciate the detailed feedback on the video :)

[@LindaCasey]

Another great day trip .. btw, I also lived in Tempe for a while (Camelback Mountain area) way back in the 70s. Can't wait to see where you take us tomorrow. Get some rest. Tot morgen. Welterusten.🌹

[@exploringtheforeign]

Oh wat leuk that you also lived in Tempe! Thanks for watching, Linda :)

[@LindaCasey]

@@exploringtheforeign Pretty soon, you'll be speaking 'mengels' as well as me.😁

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Yoooo man this was so fun to watch man! Sounds like your having a great time and meeting a lot of cool people. Dang I’m jealous!

[@exploringtheforeign]

It's a really good time, Sky! We're gonna hit one of these adventures one day.

[@woutersplinter4981]

Je liep helemaal naar de Spar voor een tandenborstel🙈 terwijl er op nog geen 100 meter van je airbnb een Trekpleister (drogisterij) was, en zelfs de Jumbo was nog dichterbij (en goedkoper dan de Spar). Maar mooi dat je genoten hebt van het Noorden.

[@Wielie0305]

5:45 The building behind you… I work there on 2nd floor. Too bad I did not notice you filming 😆. Btw watching your videos def worth it. When I was in my 20’s went to Groningen a lot. Some of my friends studied there. Nightlife was great. I remember the cafés De drie gezusters, de blauwe engel and Warhol. Groningen is one big campus. In Arnhem you’ve got De Korenmarkt. Went to a concert in Luxor Live couple of months ago. Also great city. Good thing NL is a small country, right? Enjoy your trip and hope you meet a lot of great people!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Aw man, would've been cool to meet each other! Next time! And thanks for the feedback on the videos, that helps as confirmation to keep going haha. I can see why you had a good time in Groningen in your 20s. I believe I saw that same place "de drie gezusters" in Arnhem. Not sure if it's a chain or something. Thanks for the well wishes!

[@vincethi8439]

Thanks for coming through Bossman, and good luck on your future endeavours! If you´re ever back in Groningen hit me up for more soju or Baos🤝♥

[@exploringtheforeign]

Appreciate you, man! Will do!

[@TregMediaHD]

I really love your style Sam.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!

[@GroundBeef1]

We have a really nice woolen ... thing. haha I died there. :) just want to say that i really enjoy ur content. you are so open and kind to people. I wish you all the best!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Hahaha, glad that brought you some laughter. I appreciate the feedback! Wish you the best as well :)

[@ellenlaehnemann7361]

Thanks Vincent for showing Groningen en Friesland. Will definitely visit there in the future.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha not sure if you're confusing my name with Vincent, but I hope glad you enjoyed the video and plan on visiting in the future!

[@johnstafford7288]

Hi forgot to mention the islands in the north are worth a visit and in the south there is a view point of three countries that border the Netherlands.

[@DenUitvreter]

The good thing about Groningen is that there is very little in a really big circle around it. So all the buzz of a large area gets concentrated there, with far less students in the past it was also very lively. In the weekend the streets with bars you were walking are packed at 3 A.M. .But going out drinking on a tuesday is mostly for students.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Oh nice! So it's been lively for a while it seems :)

[@RAWDernison1]

Thanks for the "tosti Hawaii" lunch tip reminder. Ananas staat op de boodschappenlijst, extra belegen, ontbijtspek in plaats van ham.

[@ionixm3496]

i work in a sandwich place in Leeuwarden and a good tip is to pad the pineapple dry with some paper towerls. otherwise it can make you tosti slumpy

[@alicevanhuijzen-vandenbran6646]

If you come to The Hague, you should really visit the Panorama Mesdag on the Zeestraat next to the Hilton. It's only a small museum, but it has one of the best experiences you could ever have.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Unfortunately I won't be hitting The Hague on this trip (or at least as far as I know now) but I'll definitely remember this for next time I'm visiting!

[@Blackadder75]

Now, next time try to climb the Martini tower in Groningen, it's 2,5 times as high

[@farrahfarrahfarrah]

Sam😆TMI on needing to get a toothbrush. How was the Airbnb 1? I'm so used to staying at hotels Hilton, etc. I would love to check out the museum. How many floors is the leaning tower?? I know you were happy making it up to the top😂 that deep breath says it all.. 😍 beautiful view though! Airbnb 2, I didn't know there was a hotel style, cool. Definitely get plenty of rest, we need more videos like this 😁 I might just have to go far to get a nice 🍷drink❤️ 😲 I know Isaiah would love college town there! I really enjoyed this video! 💕

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha sorry auntie! The Airbnb was great! I'm not sure how many floors there were but it was 183 steps!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed♥️ and would be dope to see Isaiah here haha

[@dicknr1]

you should come visit too. It doesnt hurt anyone, and you only bring joy.

[@ItIsGuido]

So cool you see more than us Dutchies 😂 lovely video!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha, denk je dat? Dankjewel voor het kijken Guido :)

[@cherylh.1537]

I feel I’m on the best tour of a beautiful country by one of the most handsome tour guide I’ve ever seen🥰😘🥰 You are making this so enjoyable, entertaining #boogers😂 and informative at the same time Sammy😍🥰😘

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha, thank you, Mommmm

[@mtcsypkens]

Never been at the leaning tower in Leeuwarden, even though I have been at the tower in Pisa. Guess I should pay leeuwarden a visit.

[@exploringtheforeign]

I definitely recommend it!

[@TregMediaHD]

Lions guard is one of my geheim favourite places in the Netherlands 🇳🇱. Beyond my Zwolle/ Ommen/ Oudleusen . Gronetjes uit Calluna

[@lbergen001]

Yeah Groningen, my beloved city👍👍🧡

[@exploringtheforeign]

Ik hoop je hebt het video leuk gevonden!

[@Blackadder75]

the Netherlands do have 1 USA style campus as far as I know, it;s in Enschede at the University of Twente.

[@DenUitvreter]

Friesland also had women's voting rights in the 1790's. They are always a bit different. But then Napoleon marched in and that was over.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Interesting!

[@TregMediaHD]

I have to visit this stock room bar. maybe this weekend as I hit 45 years old

[@exploringtheforeign]

Happy early birthday! I for sure recommend this spot.

[@TregMediaHD]

@@exploringtheforeign thanks dude .. drinking one for you

[@jan17355]

I like your video’s, but in this one I miss a few shots of the beautiful railway station hall. The only one in the Netherlands that beautiful and well preserved. And.. next time vist some villages north of Groningen with beautiful organs.

[@chrisbr6321]

wouldn’t say no to some of that chaos myself ;)

[@Roman500]

Really cool how you get people to talk on the video for you lol. How do you do it??

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha just having genuine conversation off camera and if the vibe feels right, I just ask if they mind speaking on camera😃

[@H1SCOTTY]

@@exploringtheforeign and still paying in full for your visits?😅

[@exploringtheforeign]

haha yup! I haven't received any discounts because of KZbin haha, but maybe in the future!

[@pietergreveling]

You probably see more of the Netherlands in a week, then some Dutchies in a lifetime! 😁👌🏼👍🏻 And i hope you plan to visit the Mergelgrotten (Marl Caves) in Valkenburg (Limburg) too, it's a beautiful town with a really impressive countryside, for Dutch standards! 😉🤞🏻✌🏼

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha, that's funny to hear. I'm not sure if there is more than one, but my girlfriend's father took me to a cave in Limburg last year. I forget the name of it, but it was really cool!

[@H1SCOTTY]

I’ve seen the whole Netherlands driving for work in my van, but for experiencing it’s probably the truth for me.

[@pietergreveling]

@@exploringtheforeign Hey that's nice and yes, it was probably in Valkenburg! 👌🏼✌🏼

[@H1SCOTTY]

Still guessing what town it was, first I thought Bolsward later Bourtange.

[@exploringtheforeign]

It was Bourtange I was trying to say haha

[@piepkwiep4312]

1 in 4 people in Groningen are students.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Makes sense!

[@chrisbr6321]

VINCENTtT

[@frisianfreedom]

Frisian independence !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sleinremmit7080]

You are a nice guy Your girlfriend is a lucky one Love your video

[@exploringtheforeign]

Wow, thank you!!!

[@TregMediaHD]

. I work for the security team.at ter appel.currently . Anybody who wants to come here and have out good intentions at heart are welcome 🙏