WE WERE *SHOCKED* | TRIP OF A LIFETIME

GOODBYE USA 👋🏼 As we continue our “Where in the World Have We Been” series, we take you with us to the Netherlands, Germany and more! History comes to life as we visit Corrie Ten Boom’s “The Hiding Place”, a stunning town in Holland where the pilgrims lived, as well as and the oldest city in Germany! Walk with us underneath an ancient amphitheater, where gladiators fought, visit historical locations from World War II, and eat at the yummiest restaurants of in Europe!
Have you been to Europe? Comment your favorite spots from the video, and let us know where you’d love us to visit next!
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[@connihudson1578]

My ancestors were John Alden and Pricilla Mullins.mThey were on the Mayflower. To know their love of God and sacrifice so we can worship our Lord freely. (for now) is such huge steps to follow in..praise the Lord. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@donnarieks9168]

I lived in Bamberg, Germany while my husband was in the army. Traveled to Holland, France and lots of castles and churches. Fun to soak it in again. I saw AnneFranks house where she was hidden. Quit sobering.

[@lisachapman9911]

I try and read “The Hiding Place” every couple of years. Wow…it brings perspective! Corrie Ten Boon had no idea the impact she would have on future generations. Thank you for letting us be part of your journey… 🌎

[@lisachapman9911]

Oops… Her last name is Boom

[@cherilivingston2265]

My family was stationed in Amsterdam. In fact, my younger brother was born there. I went to a Dutch preschool but do not remember how to speak the language. I would love to go back sometime!! My mom loved living in Holland!!!

[@lawbates]

Wow, this is so cool! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for following along with us ❤

[@beckysmith1602]

Lawson and Tiffany Thank you for sharing your video!!!! For us who will never get there we got to see it through your video!!! You are right!! It was very epic!! Again thank you so much!!! ❤❤ Corrie ten Boom and her family were very brave to do what they did to save the Jewish people!! ❤ You have to stop and consider some of the ages of those churches also. They didn’t have the machinery we have today in building and just look at how beautiful they are!!!!!

[@cocoaorange1]

So true about the churches.

[@missymyers7043]

If you like history, you have to wonder who/why these elaborate “castles and churches” were built. There is more to it than what we are taught. I’ve been there and to many other castles and churches. It makes you question a lot of our “history”. Cool video!

[@louloumagoo2512]

CASTLE is just a word descriptive of homes for the wealthy in the past. They are EVERYWHERE in Europe. Contrary to fairy tales, Castles were not just housing for royal personages; they were simply homes for the "upper classes"

[@CoBeau29]

It's so much fun and interesting to see history in another country. I'm sure you guys had the best time.

[@andreamccrury664]

My husband and son were able to tour Europe this spring. They went to Corrie Ten Boones house and were amazed with all the history they were able to see. Trip of a lifetime! Love this vlog! ❤❤

[@JLuvBug2]

You guys are the best tour guides!! Thanks for taking us along and showing and teaching us about some of the history of Europe. And I absolutely love how Tiffany says "darling" so much. She's so cute!

[@amyberkey345]

Tiff is so adorable.

[@Power19501]

Love that you took the time to tour my home. I was born in the Netherlands in 1950 and my family came to the USA in 1954 post WWII.

[@Scgrits6383]

The architecture of old buildings has always amazed me, and those were some doozies. I’ll probably never get to travel there, so thanks for the tour and info!

[@susiesantino5625]

Oh thanks for sharing some more traveling views!! That huge church was so stunning, and you mentioned the most castles were in Germany. I wouldve thought England but good facts Lawson

[@debbyrene]

You two need a tv show doing this.

[@darlabingham6023]

Right!!!! It's better to watch this on T.V. !!!

[@momsquared-lh4rm]

when was this filmed? the temperature in the Netherlands today is 81 degrees.

[@patriciastarkey4951]

Love your explanations with history. Love Europe!

[@lawbates]

We love it too! Stay tuned for more adventure :-)

[@ninafromeier5579]

If you’re into history maybe doing genealogical research would be interesting for you! Seeing what exact countries and places your ancestors came from, put in historical context why and when they left for the new world, where they settled and how their lives went- this can be quite fascinating. Maybe you could create a bucket list and visit those places eventually!

[@malindaford506]

Great job in this video showing all the great sights. Can't wait for the next one❤ Thank you for sharing

[@trish2256]

You guys are living your best life. Lovely you take us along. I'll never get to see all these places.

[@dannigermanpronounced.7401]

Yes my county has more than 25000 Castles and The Koelner Dom is more than 500 feet tall but only a bit more than half the size of the Eiffel Tower 😬🥰 I was just back home and I was lucky enough to have the greates weather the end of April 2023

[@patfudala4745]

Great video Lawson & Tiffany! You explain everything to do with History beautifully. You both would make great tourist guides. Can't wait to see your video of France.

[@petradw7588]

Next time, try the real Dutch food/snack, like frikandel, kroket or haring for example ;-) And go to Kinderdijk for more windmills to see, and the little places that The Netherlands have, like Volendam, Delft etc. I think you love that also.. Love from the Netherlands..

[@connihudson1578]

The Hiding Place is a life-changing book. Coorie and her family were incredible servants of Christ. Thank you for sharing 🙏❤

[@maryhagberg894]

Watching the program now. A great uncle several times over was the pastor of the first church you visited. I was disappointed you didn’t say what the food you ate was. Wish you’d spent longer or showed more or longer video of Corrie Ten Boom’s home.

[@rainbow616]

How fun that you guys were in The Netherlands, my country. I live in Zaandam where De Zaanse Schans is. Really nice vlog. 🙏🤗

[@321renate]

Hahaha so weird to see you guys in the Netherlands! I lived my whole life in the Netherlands and it’s awesome 😃😃🇳🇱🇳🇱 hope you enjoyed it!

[@chantaldutchgirl8216]

I was thinking the same. Maar wel leuk om ze hier in Nederland te zien toch?

[@Power19501]

Where you born in the Netherlands? I hope to bring my husband to the Netherlands one day . We came to the USA in 1954 post WWII

[@sharivanbaale9096]

I'm a redhead, & grew up before there was sunscreen. I spent a lot of time playing outside with my friends as a child, & have had many a sunburn. Some burns were purple, & literally made me sick - nauseus with chills. We just used Noxzema skin cream to cool the burn back in the day, then waited till it would peel. No fun! ☀️

[@Homestead777]

That church is INCREDIBLE!!

[@martacubillo9340]

Wow! This brings back memories when I went with my daughter for her sweet sixteen! We spent a month in Europe and it was so much fun! I just started watching you guys and you are so much fun! I love your excitement in all videos especially these kind of videos on travel!!!!!

[@carolynmcmahon5083]

I have lived in Germany when I was a kid 1969-1972 in Kitzingen. My Dad was stationed there. When I got married my husband was in the Army when were stationed in Bad Kissigen 1986-1988, then 1996-1997 in Bamburg 1997-1999 in Schweinfurt. We Loved living in Germany. Our youngest son was born in Germany

[@darlakbeckerson7553]

At this time in my life, I want to be right where you are. My son moved to the Netherlands over a year ago, and I want to go visit so badly. Actually my desire to go goes back all the way back to college when I attended Hope College in Holland Michigan. (there are a lot more cars than I imagined). Thanks for sharing.

[@sherryjones377]

Thanks for sharing! Beautiful!

[@BeautifullyCreated_61]

Awesome Adventures Thanks for Sharing!!!

[@silviamorales8418]

This was an awesome trip. Thank for taking us along

[@kristypaul8067]

Love the history of the places you went to thank you for taking us with you ❤

[@StephanieMinick]

Amen! Preach it Lawson!

[@ednahoogewind5700]

We lived about 15 miles from Trier for about 3 years while stationed there. We went so many weekends. Had best friends living near Amsterdam so we spent many holidays with them and took lots of visiting families to 10 countries. Loved your video.

[@lawbates]

Wow, how cool! It’s absolutely amazing! Thanks for watching 🤍

[@karenabney6584]

This was so enjoyable! Thanks for sharing ❣️

[@pattyesch9549]

Beautiful thanks for sharing!

[@marseelifeeverydayallday7934]

I absolutely love and look fwd to y’all’s videos! Such a cute great couple and your life is just so interesting and your love for God shines and shows through you all! God bless always ❤

[@helendavidson3042]

Thank you very much for sharing your adventures. Loved the video.

[@peggypurvis4616]

Love these videos!

[@carmelabarosso3155]

So glad you guys got to go on that beautiful trip.

[@dianamiller2567]

Wow what a beautiful experience for you two thank you for sharing!

[@ruthwarren8685]

Thanks for the very interesting travel video! Looking forward to more! 💕

[@candaceott8949]

love your travel videos.

[@amykolstee5212]

Great video! What wonderful memories for the two of you! Thanks for "bringing us along"!!

[@theresadavis4885]

What a great opportunity!!! Everything looks beautiful!!!

[@vickifg13]

I love history also thank you both so much for sharing all of this with us. Lawson I’ll be looking for that book.❤❤❤❤

[@elsvanhelden8494]

Its nice to see you both in the Netherlands!! My country! But the sun was far away. Come back again when the weather is better. Than every thing lokes better.

[@andreaweaver1731]

Your European trip was amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[@latashahatley]

Wonderful video!!

[@carriengugi3405]

If you have not been, you should visit London. So much to see and do with so much history. The London museums are amazing and the house rooftops legit look like in the Mary Poppins movie 😊

[@joanneschwartz3753]

What an amazing experience! Thank you for sharing it! God bless you both! ❤️🙏

[@marsihopkins1995]

Thank you for sharing your adventures with us . Beautiful scenery and architecture . Totally agree with you Tiffany about people needing to say something to change the bad . Totally agree Lawson

[@sunnyd6931]

Everything was so beautiful Thank you for taking us along. God is awesome and Yes we do need Jesus more than ever before. I love you guys your trips are always so awesome filled with such great sites.

[@isabelramirez381]

You guys are so cute . Thanks for bringing us along … love it .

[@erinlewis5926]

Loved the Hiding Place, have it in numerous forms including audio.

[@robyncroix2604]

It’s so cute that Tiffany is the teeniest person, and gets the most excited about food 😊 Beautiful trip, thanks for taking us along!

[@sherrylee1072]

Thank you soo much for sharing this with us! Absolutely stunning

[@lawbates]

You are so welcome!

[@mariaelsyromerodesinecio6626]

Bendiciones a los dos y que disfruten ese viaje. No entiendo mucho el ingles pero los veo siempre

[@kristybeck3494]

Love you guys! I love seeing adventures through your eyes, since I may never see these places ❤

[@autumnhoward1276]

So fun to get to tag along a bit with you two! Thanks so much for sharing your time with us. It’s truly a blessing to get to travel the world like you both have been doing together. Enjoy each and every trip and adventure before you start having your little ones, because even though you can indeed travel with the kiddos, it’s SO much easier to travel without them! It makes for a totally different kind of adventure with kids, still fun, just different.😅 Thanks again for sharing with us all!😊

[@dianehill4043]

Tiffany ~ you truly make every Vlog so sweet! I love your enthusiasm and excitement! You are the cutest couple 🙏🏻💕

[@jbhelpedmetalked9armstrong866]

Great video I just love you 2. You’re the sweetest couple. God Bless you both. ❤❤

[@albertforpresident6022]

Thank you for the Scripture. I needed that.

[@lesleyhall6852]

Law and tiff you did good Bab xx❤💙

[@jesuslivesish]

A Wonderful video it was like I was there with you. So beautiful thanks for sharing.

[@omirasantillanes5150]

Can't wait to see the new vlog and hope you guys have a great Thursday evening and night with each other and hope you guys have fun in Europe and visit some of the country's and have fun.

[@lawbates]

Aw thanks so much!

[@centralfloridadogmom2435]

Another great video. I really look forward to joining you on your adventures. How sweet that while you are on a trip of a lifetime you are still thinking about your family and your niece Holland Paine. Tiffany’s smile says it all. You are both blessed.

[@melissabradshaw2952]

I love Europe, and spent 18 years in Germany is where my heart is. I love your videos!

[@Kittykat-tg6xd]

I really enjoyed this vlog!! You two are awesome!!

[@lawbates]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for following along with us 🤍

[@conniecravens6270]

Phenomenal! Thank you once again for sharing. I loved this video. 💙❤️

[@lawbates]

Aw! Thank YOU for watching 🤍

[@Sunnydreamer1470]

Thank you for taking us along!! Beautiful! Can’t wait to go myself having my ancestors on the 2nd Mayflower! 🥰

[@lawbates]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching!

[@tiadavenport5465]

Perhaps a trip like this will open your mindset to new things.

[@melissasmith4266]

🧡that was a really great video!! I love that you shared history with your personal thoughts & views🧡

[@lawbates]

Thank you so much!!

[@Cam-gz6wx]

Was so excited when you mentioned the Hiding Place. Read it as a teenager and Corrie Ten Boom's story of courage, humanity, faith and forgiveness was incredible.

[@elizabethgray9092]

Thank you for sharing about Amsterdam and Germany, and I really appreciate learn History and I am looking forward to hearing History France

[@lawbates]

Thank you for following along! We can’t wait to share France and London soon

[@deenamaness6731]

I sure have missed y'all !!

[@ionecuff6323]

When showing the HUGE CATHEDRAL, people need to do a lot of pausing so you can see all the intricate sculptures all over the outside of the building, and all the intricate carvings and sculptures on the interior of the building. I wish I had zoom so I could see more, but so thankful my external monitor is large enough to let me see what I could. The sculptures carved above the entrance were incredible and amazing, so beautiful. I am probably wasting my time because everyone else probably already did that, but I never knew about all those intricate details in and on the cathedral.

[@deborahkonen9788]

Oh my goodness such a beautiful trip. Thank you for bringing us along. Such magnificent buildings.

[@lawbates]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@tparnoldclan1]

We were in Germany from 97-2000 while stationed their in the military. We went to many of the same places you did while living in Kaiserslautern.

[@lawbates]

That’s so amazing! It is a beautiful country for sure.

[@TeressaJ1960]

Wow, I was mesmerized throughout this entire video! I hit pause many times so I could look at all the details. I love getting to go with y'all on your adventures! 😊

[@lawbates]

You’re so kind!! Thanks so much for following along with us 🤍

[@fam.vandenberge4480]

Yeeyy for some Bates in the Netherlands, finally!!🎉🤩 The Zaanse Schans is indeed very beautiful, but there is so much more to see! Must come visit again!👌🇳🇱

[@AmandaM-ik2mf]

Looooove travel shows you guys do. It’s so amazing and beautiful. Thanks for always putting out great content. An I get to travel for free lol.

[@granny473]

The cathedral is indeed amazing. I lit a candle in there for my beautiful daughter ❤

[@Deanna_422]

I love your vacation videos ❤

[@lawbates]

Yay! Thanks so much for following along with us 🤍

[@bethtaig2443]

I would love to see Ann Franks hiding place. I read That book many many years ago

[@lawbates]

Definitely visit if you can!

[@Beswift1989]

Very cute. You are a good editor. God bless y’all. ❤

[@lilawomac7797]

It was good to see y'all again at the Cash and Carry😊

[@lawbates]

Good to see you too 🤍🤍

[@esthermoret3584]

Haha, funny to see you guys in Holland, andto hear you find everythinf special, what seems so normal to us. We are born and raised in the netherlands and just live there😉

[@joecondon6019]

5th generation (US) Luxembourger here....that was awesome to see. Someday I will visit but for now this will suffice. Thanks for sharing.

[@kathleenmunoz4465]

The church in cologne was beautiful.

[@lisaqueenondathrone]

Lydia must have died when she heard y'all were going to Germany, omg! I watched her and Trace Q&A and they did express a desire to visit Germany once her citizenship is approved. I'm rooting for her, the process is too long. Germany looks nice. I love that you guys get to travel I look forward to it one day as well. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us! xo

[@debbyace7613]

Love it

[@lauralarock6391]

In One of your favorite words Tiffany and Lawson AMAZING! I love going on these trips with you because you are both Amazing ...!!! May Our Lord continue to travel with you and bring you many more Blessed Adventures ... Just a Fyi There is a Corrie ten Bloom Movie as well. Seeing that part in your video made me teary, she was some Great Lady, Thanks for sharing as always enjoyed the journey ~+💕

[@lawbates]

Thank you so much for sharing this encouraging note! And thanks for joining us for this adventure :-)

[@commissionerbridges8760]

Thank you guys for taking us alone, it was beautiful

[@lawbates]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@darlabingham6023]

I enjoyed it too!! Thanks!! I'm a paraplegic and will never get to go !!😢

[@MichelR67]

In the beginning you you video showed arrival in Amsterdam you arrived at Haarlem. Also video said after visiting Ten Boom museum exploring Amsterdam but still in Haarlem. Haarlem is not Amsterdam just to set this clear. From Haarlem myself so just want to make things clear. Nice video also.

[@manonb.9347]

WoW loved seeing you in my country! Love from the netherlands 🇳🇱

[@lawbates]

So cool! You have a beautiful country! We look forward to coming back

[@manonb.9347]

Maybe when it’s a little warmer!

[@marybruun9621]

I'm so happy for you two, getting to go on all these trips...do it now before the kiddos arrive, just a tad bit more difficult then!! Am I jealous?? Oh yeah but I'll live vicariously through you two!! 😂😅