What I learned traveling Western Europe?

[@frederickdevries12]

Thanks for visiting my city of Groningen! I just started working at the tourist info store in the Forum. Hope you liked it! You are always welcome in our city!

[@UnitedRobloxian]

wacht wat deze man is in groningen geweest, ten tweede hallo groninger

[@jotttn]

It’s a fantastic city, my son is at university there so I visit from Ireland quite a lot.

[@Steffsh]

it's such an amazing city, started studying here this year, it's needs to get a lot more attention

[@davimatte0]

This video really inspired me to come to your city as soon as I can! Cheers from Italy. See u soon :)

[@mjvox4321]

SDG profile pic. pathetic.

[@jesse6648]

the sunscreen stuff was in the Netherlands not Denmark!

[@DonHrvato]

Yeah Zilveren Kruis is the health insurance company in NL

[@RonDLite]

I came to the comments to post the same! The sunscreen is by Dutch company HipHot, Zilveren Kruis is a client of them. Also the direct communicatoin to tourist is very common in Amsterdam as well.

[@matthijsmenses7648]

also, nobody likes the 'bike towing' in The Netherlands. In some cities they rather buy a new bike than to pay the fine and get their bikes back (the towed bike storage is always somewhere far away from the center, with terrible public transport acces)

[@robv.8676]

The bike towing/removal comes in various forms. Cities may have a "fiets fout = fiets weg" policy, where a bike that is wrongly parked in a busy area will be removed my the municipality within hours. But they also remove orphaned bikes, that is, bicycles that have stood untouched for say a month or so. The system is the same: the bicycle gets a tag, and if it's not removed within a certain timeframe (indicated by the tag), it gets towed. You can retrieve it at the edge of the city, where the town has the city public works or city recycling station.

[@RobertDoornbosF1]

Don't think they said it was in Denmark

[@mcalonge]

And conversely, I saw a lot in Prague, where I lived for a month this summer, that we should imitate in the USA! (Thanks for all your great Prague recommendations, btw!) For one, credit card machines on all the trams and buses! Most cities in America (like Boston, where I live) do not make it convenient to pay for public transportation, but it was totally effortless in Prague. A simple thing that makes such a big difference for residents and visitors alike. Way to go, Prague!

[@j.kelsey9926]

Sadly, United States is slipping. And it will get much worse with Donald Trump.

[@Masterrunescapeer]

I think he was pointing at smaller, unique things each city does. Can't think of any city I visited in Europe in the last two years that doesn't accept card payments (Paris, Vienna, Rome, Munich, Bratislava, Budapest, Barcelona, etc. all had it).

[@landonfolken03]

So basically absolutely go visit Copenhagen at some point in my life. Got it!

[@rolfholmstedt6856]

It's to close, only a 50 minute train ride. So I don't go and actually discover there. This inspired me to do it.

[@Bakazinha]

Don’t limit yourself to Copenhagen. There’s a reason why people call it fake Denmark. You need to see other places in the country to experience the culture, people and everything

[@simonp37]

Go to Aarhus and Aalborg instead. There are international flights to Aalborg. Experience Aalborg for a few days, then take the train to Aarhus 😉

[@unispekt]

we will welcome you ;)

[@NathanLipetz]

Can confirm Copenhagen is amazing

[@WilliamLeCharm]

As a Dane, I have never experienced the underground garages.. Although I live almost right next door.. I will definitely use them and explore them now! Thanks! 😀

[@TLFaun]

What I learned travelling Western Europe is that Czech Republic and Slovakia and Slovenia are absolute gems.

[@DonHrvato]

Ljubljana is real nice 'hidden' diamond

[@The_Catnip]

Slovakia and Slovenia are in Western Europe?

[@andrijnovak6367]

@@The_Catnip I thought the same. Not sure if he is trolling or needs another geography lesson ;D

[@saad-t7k]

@@The_Catnip you didnt get the point

[@The_Catnip]

@@saad-t7k I did.

[@ludwigstoer3040]

Im studying tourism management at the moment at the university of applied sciences in Kempten, German Alps and your videos are just an awesome inspiration for me, because they show what goes wrong in tourism and what could be better and how. Keep up the awesome work, if i will be in an powerful position in destination management in the future i will try to bring some of your ideas to live. Promise! ☝🏻

[@Leviwosc]

I'm from the Netherlands. Cool that you visited Groningen. Groningen is a true university city and thus always crowded with students. The city is therefore attractive for investors and project developers. I wish I had known you were in Groningen because I would have been more than happy to guide you in other cities as well. What I learn from Prague is that in Prague public transport is on time and immaculate. I also love the many potraviny, it's extremely convenient to have everywhere in Prague potraviny nearby where you can easily purchase some basic goods. As a tourist I was so happy with the potraviny.

[@andreaslarsen279]

Thanks for the shoutout to Denmark. As one of the smaller countries it alwais warms my heart when tourist speaks well of my humble country :D So happy you enjoyed your time visiting us. If you ever come back, fell free to send me a PM and I can show you some of the hidden gems throughout Copenhagen :D EDIT: as others have said, the sunscreen was proberly not in Denmark. I have not experienced it before :)

[@afiiik1]

I've been to Thy multiple times and always had a great time. Denmark is an awesome country☺️

[@andreaslarsen279]

@afiiik1 thanks 😃

[@VSDeluxe]

As a German: The Elbphilamonie is considered a financlial catastrophy, costing us people of Germany actually around 1000% more in tax money at the end than originally planned. The whoke project more than trippled in price costs. Originally it would cost 189 Million, In the end it would has cost 789 Million - 575 Milion had to be paid by tax money and 69 Million by donations.

[@GabrielStein]

This ^^^

[@theproducertm]

And while it might look interesting, it does not look pleasing.

[@GabrielStein]

it looks exquisit, not beautiful. And almost every big city in Europe has nice places to enjoy the sunset e.g.

[@ChocolatC]

Yes, the Elbphilharmonie was a financial disaster, but it is an absolutely overwhelming acoustic experience. Never heard anything comparable.

[@InTeCredo]

Berlin would like to remind you that it's still champ in this category with its new BER aeroport...

[@ajayv.karkal2729]

Really liked this genre of video to the Paris series. I understand you guys have cover both good and bad sides of a city, but I really look forward to more of this kind of videos that leave me with a smile at the end.😊

[@spockbetter]

Look up 'Landschaftplatz' in germany, It's an old factory or power-plant where they installed catwalks and all sorts of areas and turned it into a park, allowing tourists to walk around and up-close to the power plant.

[@platinaatje6134]

I think you mean the Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord. Where they made a park in and around the old iron works, blast furnaces, cokes plant etc,

[@Kirmo13]

Three inspirations from the Netherlands 💪 We do things right here

[@Jan12700]

Before you praise the Elbphilharmonie, you should look up it's history and that it is a very a divided topic. It did cost more then 10 times more that was planed, from 77 Million Euro to 866 Million Euro. With this money we could have been done more and better things

[@RandomTheories]

we can defintely beat that in prague as our political leaders are experts in (money) tunnels

[@MetaphoricalMusic]

yeah, we need more shopping malls and bulldoze historical buildings and put parking spots there.

[@ludwigstoer3040]

Its true, it was expensive. But in the meanwhile it git so famous that the total turnover is higher than the costs of it. The Elbphilharmonie was a longterm investment and it will be very profitable one day.

[@Taoxlrgion1982]

@@Jan12700 hindsight is 20/20

[@christiankirkenes5922]

It's also one of the ugliest buildings I have seen in Europe XD

[@scottvaughan]

Copenhagen is just such a cool city. They have a funfair in the city centre. Amazing.

[@ekwebeman]

I see you were in Groningen! My home town, imho also 1 of the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands and highly underrated by tourist

[@Devian83]

I have over 40 year of experience with living in The Netherlands, and Groningen is not a place I would recommend to go to as tourist.

[@wattuh5489]

@@Devian83 waarom niet?

[@bjdamn]

@@Devian83 haha..troll

[@richardtalbot8769]

Is that jumbo in Groningen? Most tourists stay in the randstad area. Maar Ik ben een raar toerist, ik vakantie op Utrecht en ik spreek een beetje Nederlands. Groningen is te lang op de trein voor een dag reizen:(

[@NikkiLovesBrunoMars]

It means a lot hearing you being so positive about Groningen! I appreciate your videos, helped me getting to know Prague before visiting 😊

[@tony42898]

I was surprised City Halls are also like museums and historical landmarks. I can't say much for the US, but the Capitol Hall in Omaha, Nebraska has the main lobby, old meeting room and an underground museum of the capital's history. They even have roof access to see the 360 view of the city, which was awesome!

[@fwc2047]

Well, Adam Ondra definitely had a hell of a visit of Copenhagen. Looking forward to do the same soon

[@andyactor2]

00:39 It is better free! We paid already enough tax money on that thing.

[@vylvylvyl8532]

Years ago you guys asked for destinations to travel to in Europe and I recommended Groningen. How awesome to see you actually visited! Not claiming the credits but I'm glad you went.

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

What i like about my german city freiburg is that there are drinking water wells on every other corner.

[@remyaworld1]

So I live in Denmark and there are absolutely a lot of inspirational places around. But you know because you already were there 🥰

[@mtsvec]

Helsinki has an amazing public library.

[@Ivar-V]

The real inspiration here is we can learn from each other 😊

[@bagelsbeansoriginal]

Thank your from Utrecht for the appreciation! We hope you enjoyed your coffee and bagels as much as you loved our sunscreen :)

[@Canleaf08]

A supermarket in Rostock is built into a maintainance hall with a real crane left.

[@sammymarrco2]

these are so nice, here in the US there are much less public places like this

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

The US basically doesnt have places to begin with. But you have the best nature trails.

[@Gurbo8]

Ironically, Groningers (and a lot of tourists) HATE the bicycle tow trucks, because they drive around a few times a day and give you about a 15 minute window before your bike gets removed, and most new people just think their bike got stolen, until someone lets them know about the tow trucks. You wouldn’t believe how often people walk into my store to ask whether they saw someone take their bike. Also, if the towing people think there’s still plenty of room for it, they’ll cram as many bikes in the parking area as they can, and you’ll have to move 10 bikes out of the way until you can finally get yours back, as your handlebar and paddles just get hooked into the bikes next to yours. Moreover, there’s not nearly enough room in the tiny parking areas for the amount of bikes we have, so I would prefer if they stopped doing it. The last thing I want after a long workday is having to walk 10 minutes to the bike depot because someone thought they deserved my spot more than me, and removed my bike from the parking area. All in all, I kinda understand why they do it if there’s not enough space to walk, but having sidewalks filled with bikes is just part of Groningen’s image, and the fine is just a way for the local government to get more money from its citizens. Ironically, the white bricks in the road are not very visible in most spots, so they just painted ugly white lines on the ground, as most people didn’t even realize there were designated parking spots for bikes. Very glad you liked the Forum, though! People like to complain about how it’s ugly or expensive, but I love it personally. I will say it looks a little awkward, such a modern-looking building between all those older ones, but it’s a thousand times better than its predecessor.

[@1loFanPage]

Best KZbinr ❤

[@fenix8132]

So good seeing cities actually caring about taking effort in looking and feeling good to stay into. I like seeing some beautiful places that architects built for people to see and use, I think it should have so many benefits of having such things in any city

[@thepablyko]

As a doctor in sustainable tourism I really appreciate this video, gives a lot of ideas for all our towns to learn from. Anyways I gotta mention that even if Prague´s tourism isn´t being manged well, Brno on the other hand joined UNESCO´s creative cities network and is doing soooo much cool stuff like the nuclear bunker hostel, the underground water reservoirs... etc etc Czech it out guys, Brno is on the lead!

[@V0r4xiz]

"Is there a church I would give up for such a thing?" Yes. All of them. The correct answer is all of them. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

[@AgentM124]

"what i learned in denmark" Sunscreen pics are clearly from the Netherlands.

[@dhananjaymalhotra7854]

I live in Delhi, India. It can inspire other cities to simply not be like it in any sense. It is currently one of the most non livable cities in the world. European cities have no competition whatsoever. Great video like always.

[@nadi737]

Credits for not just visiting Amsterdam and not calling it Holland. 🔥 Thankyou.

[@ThyBr0]

this video feels more like a Copenhagen endorsement, which isn't actually a bad thing. I'm planning to book my work vacation days to go to Copenhagen in Summer 2025.

[@steffeman87]

In Malmo Sweden they have parking zones for voi and lime scooters. You cannot end the trip outside the zones and if you manage to do it the app will charge you 50€ if the city takes the scooter.

[@irondasgr]

or just don't use the damn scooter

[@steffeman87]

@@irondasgr Why not? It is a very good way to move around in many cities like Malmo for example.

[@bald871]

@@steffeman87not what i saw, been always cheaper uber or bold

[@steffeman87]

​@@bald871 In malmo taxis are not cheaper, I pay 25€ for 5 hours of usage with voi, and faster due to no traffic and red lights. So convenient to use imo. But might be different in other cities, Malmo is really good for bikes and scooters.

[@bilbroswaggings9140]

To me as a dutch person it's beautiful that they invest in the sun screen booths in a country that is grey / rains most of the time

[@Pidalin]

4:31 - I expected Surfshark VPN ad here 😀

[@paulterpstra6705]

How great you were in Groningen! The city where I was born and studied. But Prague was and is also always my home town as a Czecho/Dutch citizen. I spent many holidays at my grandparents in Dejvice and still come there frequently (in 3 weeks again). Our Forum is indeed a unique building and a welcome place to be. And about the amount of bycicles, our average at home is 2,75 bikes per person.

[@mcalonge]

I love your videos, which were invaluable when I visited Czechia this summer. (In other words, thank you!) One small correction, if I may: at 1:20, in the city hall section of the video, that's the Harvard Business School, not a city hall. Thanks again for your terrific videos!

[@JKnyp]

Greetings from Groningen! Love your video's! Hey that supermarkt is close to my home!

[@philruu]

this summer we also saw a sunscreen station at the entrance of the zoo of Bratislava, first time we saw that and loved the idea!

[@ernestoborrego5102]

Great upload!

[@Leonardo-ql1qu]

At 8:54 min.: The sooner churches and other so-called places of worship are converted into places with social functions that really make a difference, the better!

[@userxanth]

Great ideas!

[@DryBones111]

0:14 is so unmistakingly Utrecht. Beautiful city.

[@Moe-lester-j7e]

Den Haag is much better though. Utrecht is nothing special.

[@DeDoentje]

That supermarket in Groningen is so new, that I even haven't seen it yet. And I live in Groningen!

[@parmentier7457]

It's nice to see that Amsterdam wasn't chosen. There are so many other beautiful Dutch cities with few tourists, such as Utrecht, Maastricht, The Hague, Leiden, Delft, Haarlem, etc.

[@platinaatje6134]

Deventer !!

[@rnmatsuda]

The idea of free sunscreen is great!

[@mikekabur619]

LOL , i am working in the old church which is turned into a hotel in the netherlands! I am watching you for years. It was funny to see pictures of my job :D P.S. Also last year i visited Prague because of you :) Loved it

[@LazyElectron]

The sunscreen is an idea we definitely need in Australia, 2 in every 3 people develop skin cancer here. The next highest skin cancer rate is Denmark with 2 in every 600. We have a lot of cancer here

[@GeneralMiller92FIN]

So basically what you learned was that Czech Republic needs more money. None of the "free for public" hipster stuff and modern architecture in Denmark is cheap. One might say that those are overengineered and totally unnessesary, but the difference is that they have money to do it. Czech Republic has not. In Czechia only 20% of the people are happy with the state of the economy. While inflation slows down in the rest of the EU, it rises in the Czech Republic. Estates, rents, electricity and grocery prices are sky high. Electricity is ~0,20€-0,30€ kWh around the year which is one of the highest in EU. You would think that the local prices would follow local wages but that is not the case at all. As person who is originally from Finland living in Prague, it is incomprehensible that Czech Republic is nowadays way more expensive than Finland. Avarage Finnish wages are 3700€ (~93 500czk) when in Czech Republic it is only 36 651czk (~1400€) but food on the table costs exactly the same. In Czechia only the Pilsner is cheap.

[@MKMK-dv3cd]

The worst thing is that Czechs can't really acknowledge that. Maybe It's only my social bubble but when I say something similar what you've said to czech people or even other foreigners they are either downplaying it or they do not believe me. It's really about the time for Czechs to really acknowledge it. My wife is from Southern California, I am a Czech and we live in Czech republic. We usually spend about 1-3 months every year in SoCal and even SoCal became at almost everything to be at the same price level, The cars, The gas, The car insurance, The electronics are cheaper over there. The grocery are at about the same price level (Fruits, vegetables and meat are mostly even cheaper in CA), Heck there is no sales tax on groceries while in Czech republic It's 12% or 21%, Generally crazy California is a tax paradise in comparison with Czech republic (except for the property tax). The utilities (electricity, water, natural gas) are about the same or lower, The water supply in dry SoCal was lower on my in laws bill than I have in Czech republic! Believe it or not. I work for an American company and my salary is about 2.7-3 times lower than my american coworkers at the same position make. Well, I've applied for immigration visa for a spouse of a US citizen and we plan to move to the US. If I sell our condo here I can buy 4 bedrooms/2 garages house in the US (Not in SoCal but still in a suburb of a major city). Chat GPT says that the average residential property price per square foot in California was as of late 2024, approximately $400-$450 per square foot (the statewide average). And based on Deloitte index Q2/2024 It was 101700 CZK/sq meter in Czech republic which is about $406 per sqft. I could write even longer comment to compare our neighbors (Germany, Austria or even Poland) with Czech republic and that would be even more sad story.

[@spacedog_80]

That is, of course, not accurate. These buildings and projects are financed by cities, not countries. Looking at the list of the richest European cities per capita, Prague ranks in the top 25. Among the cities mentioned in the video, only Copenhagen surpasses Prague in GDP. All the other cities rank below Prague. By the way, the Finnish capital, Helsinki, is also below Prague on that list. Prague is not a poor city-quite the opposite. It could definitely afford such architectural projects if it wanted to.

[@Masterrunescapeer]

Average wage in Prague is a little over 2000 EUR, you can't really take the country's average if there is such a large disparity between countryside and capital.

[@MKMK-dv3cd]

@@Masterrunescapeer He compared the average wages countrywide. Nothing wrong about it. If you wanna compare average wage in the Capitals then do it, The average wage in Helsinki is ~4200EUR (based on salaryexpert, payscale, timecamp web sites). The average wage is higher in the Capital, not a surprise but what's the relevance to op's comment?

[@praiserdusty]

Please do a video on your thoughts for what people posted to you for what's done in their city

[@dompretcloud2]

... and before watching this, I was excited that Jakarta has modern public transport with relatively less pickpockets and that there are less open holes with 6 foot drops in the pavement/sidewalk that you can drop into if you are not concentrating...

[@xanhxanh5097]

VERY COOL VIDEO HANZA

[@markblaauw]

I like Prague very much. I live near Groningen. Nice to see Forum Groningen and Jumbo in Meerstad.

[@Lisasplace]

as a dutch person, i'd be great if they installed more bike parks tho. We have 1,5 bikes per person here (if not more) so we need the space. ironically enough areas that are full of abandoned bikes don't get those taken away.

[@Rndde]

Karlsruhe, Germany: Most museums here are free of charge on Fridays as from 1pm. Some other cities here have similar offers (Stuttgart on Wednesdays afternoons?)

[@megustAslagt]

the sunscreen was only for a short while and from what I remember this year was the first time too. But it's defs a good idea that should return!

[@megustAslagt]

also I noticed the Dutch signs, that was in The Netherlands, not Denmark as the chapters suggest. Not that this is a big deal or anything though

[@d.6593]

I've noticed it the last 2-3 years, and yes it was in the NL! Also primary schools we have given factor 50 for years to the children daily in summer

[@kookarini]

Paris used to set up hundreds of beach chairs along the Seine river every Summer. There are some beach chairs set up on Stavnice near the tennis courts where the Holka Bridge ramp goes. there are other places that beach chairs could be set up.

[@andriusm.7659]

great video. please make more

[@saeed-y1k]

fav ytber

[@Arjay404]

A church near my house has been a church, a skatehall, padelcourts and is going to become a supermarket at some point in the near future.

[@mrpurple2943]

Good pronounciations! also we have a canal craneboat to clean the canals too ;)

[@platinaatje6134]

To pick up all the bikes thrown in the canals.

[@thetouhoubaka]

All throughout the Netherlands, I've seen churches being turned into libraries or bookstores. I've even had lunch in one.

[@Canleaf08]

3:45 Copenhagen has also the Urban Ranger's camp, a 50 metre high rope cours in hall. I would like to visit this again. 8:43 I have been advocating for this for the last couple of years in Germany. Instead, Karstadt is slowly dying and leaves behind often unused buildings in the city centre. The city centre dies then out, too. The retail is not doing well.

[@macktravels68]

Excellent Video!! To the people who comment negatively: Unless you are trying to improve things or make videos, try not to be so critical. His heart is in the right place, and at least he is inspiring or trying to inspire people (and local governments). You do not have to agree, Again, excellent video.

[@The_Catnip]

You are banning criticism or what are you on about? lmao

[@VincentgamingNpl]

I love your works From Nepal I hope to travel Your city soon After i am rich 😁

[@mrasgerkhan]

The "No cars in school streets" you mention at 5:45 is most likely just a bunch of streets made as one-way to direct the traffic flow and avoid kaos. The (literal) commuist we have as mayor of the Technical and Environmental department has not (yet) banned cars around schools.

[@basieluxanno7909]

inspiration from Luxembourg, the public transportation .... oh yeah you know already 😅 but still building lifts from downtown to uptown is really nice and quick. these were always free to use. PS there is a hidden lift in a museum, where you can also get from uptown to downtown, but the outerwalls of the lift you can see the progress of the aging of the house, from modern until medival

[@banishedvideos1014]

Image at 6:26 is Groningen, Netherlands. #1 city in NL. I miss the old bike parking on the Grotemarkt it was so beautiful.

[@Denayhh]

Good video

[@Denayhh]

My eggs scretchin

[@bananszorp]

for "Waste power plant" Vienna also has a really cool one at Spittelau, (re)designed by Hundertwasser

[@jotttn]

My son is at university in Groningen and has had his bike ‘towed’ quite a few times since September 😂

[@Dhayalanbalakrishnan]

The gratis gave away Netherlands in the sunscreen clip 😂

[@guussuug]

Gratis en voor niks

[@hijidltkr]

i mean gratis means free in danish too, i think the rest of the words and how they're composed gives it more away

[@Krokrodyl]

"gratis" is a Latin word that is used in like 20 languages including all romance languages and some germanic too (English, German, Norwegian, Swedish)

[@prplt]

​@@KrokrodylI don't think it's used in English

[@Moe-lester-j7e]

@@prplt Yes, it can be. A 10 second search would have shown you're wrong.

[@cristibaluta]

Do you have clean waters in Prague to build the pool? Btw, in Sweden they have the same thing but with saunas

[@eduardmosieienkov943]

* The architects who designed Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg are from the studio Herzog & de Meuron, not BIG.

[@theelysium1597]

In Germany/Bielefeld there's a restaurant placed in an old church. Most people love it, some think it's blasphemy.

[@leventeszecsy6262]

In Budapest, the electric scooters have their own designated parking spaces marked with a green square and a sign. If you are caught leaving it elsewhere you will be fined. So thats an actual working thing here.

[@bardosyl]

Still there are a lot of escooter everywhere in the sidewalk. But you are right: no need a tow truck, we should punish the escooter company.

[@alanmaribor]

Love from sLOVEnia 🇸🇮

[@NinaFelwitch]

My city recently replaced a parking lot with a pedestrian area and a small playground.

[@MechanicB123]

It is called Ljubljana.

[@sebastianliebmann6014]

No its called LAIBACH

[@youssef-way]

Incidentally, that's what Diddy called his parties back in the day.

[@matyasbrabec]

It's Lublaň in Czech, so I suppose someone editing to video didn't bother checking the right spelling. Otherwise I'd say that Janek pronounced it correctly, didn't he?

[@piggroll]

In Amsterdam it has a concert place called Paradiso, that was a church in the past. It was sick to watch a Metal band performing there 😂

[@George-AFAP]

I have a strange feeling that Western Europe is becoming more like Eastern Europe. It seems like Eastern Europe is becoming safer and more livable.

[@Av-vd3wk]

0:00 Your parents named you “The Honest Guide”???

[@automation7295]

He's name isn't literally “The Honest Guide”.

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

It is actually.

[@NathanLipetz]

There is a church in Zwelle, NL that is now a massive book store. And another that is a library

[@platinaatje6134]

Zwolle !

[@ruslansergazin8239]

I am not sure if picking up bicycles to truck for wrong parking is applicable. Its literally impossible to leave bicycle outside, and even inside, otherwise bike will be stolen. If it is parked inside, then it must not be visible from outside, or thieves will sneak into building from outside and steal bikes. These commerce bikes are another story.

[@bomcabedal]

I live in a very bike-y city (Leiden) and theft of regular bikes has really gone downhill since the rise of e-bikes and the presence of lease bikes (Swapfiets). Sure, the more ostentatiously expensive ones still get stolen, and the rule is still to park your tattered old banger next to a better-looking bike, but theft is noticeably down since a few years ago.

[@danielmarree6133]

I'm sad now that you've visited my city of Groningen and I wasn't able to show you around. Maybe next time.

[@MrRockNRoll]

The "no vehicals around school zones" is a good idea but that would not work in Canada, especially during the winter.

[@Purplesquigglystripe]

Those places experience winter too

[@elvisdepelvis4431]

The Dutch city of Maastricht has a church converted to a bookstore

[@AmorimUtd]

Are you planning to come to Norway sometime?

[@david1george]

How about doing something about all the graffiti tagging in Prague? I walked from the train station to the Charles bridge using google maps last February and it was crazy.

[@arnomeesters1]

in the netherlands, we have free sunscreen machines on poles on our beaches here

[@ilaphroaig]

6:26 My hometown Groningen! The best city to live in in the world.

[@Gnulcho]

Seeing the thumbnail makes me hear voices... "Hi there. Would you like to sign my petition?" "Sign my petition damnit!"

[@JanKentaur]

There is a place called Pražská křižovatka in Prague which is an old church turned into an exhibition/place for holding events. I don't know if it is open to the public though. It might be for closed events only.

[@Taoxlrgion1982]

Dude you have been to my city of Alkmaar!! how cool

[@wizewizard1840]

In Regensburg there is also a church that was turned into a bar.