Back to Texas for the first time in 6 months (Reverse Culture Shock)

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  • @jiskamemelink
    @jiskamemelink 2 роки тому +8

    Nice to have a little peak into you Texas life. That grocery store was huge! I was in Houston once and found everything there to be so big! Even compared to the rest of the US. Did you know that The Netherlands fits into Texas for more than16 times? Loved the tree ❤️.

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +1

      Everything really is so so big in Texas, and Houston especially! We were overwhelmed grocery shopping for sure. Thank you for your kind words about the tree, it's so special. We appreciate you so much Jiska, thank you!

  • @didibrant7326
    @didibrant7326 2 роки тому

    So sorry about your loss. The memorial tree is on a beautiful part of land. Very beautiful overcast day too which I love about Holland too when no sunglasses are necessary which makes the scenery look like a painting.

  • @pacslim
    @pacslim Рік тому +1

    ranch dressing in dutch is sla saus

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  Рік тому

      Thanks! It’s not the same, unfortunately. We’ve since learned how to make it from scratch.

  • @jboreel1936
    @jboreel1936 2 роки тому +2

    Dear T & T, thank you for your vlog and show us the special places that mean so much to you. I liked the talk by the fireside.

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. We appreciate you!

  • @RH-ro3sg
    @RH-ro3sg 2 роки тому +4

    It's beautiful to see how fond you are of each other, both in happy and in sadder moments.
    Also thanks for the peek in your 'Texan' life. Hope you return safely here in the Netherlands!

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so lucky to have each other. We had a really nice time, but it's nice to be back here in The Netherlands. Thanks for watching!

  • @MrFloppyHare
    @MrFloppyHare 2 роки тому +3

    So sorry for your loss! We went through the same, and subsequent struggles with getting pregnant again. Nature does what nature does... In the end, with the help of great doctors, we were able to get pregnant again and had our first kid. I hope you'll eventually be able to overcome and have yours too. I wish you the best!

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much for sharing your story. Infertility struggles can make you feel so alone, but it's always nice to be reminded that there are so many of us! Congratulations of your first child, we hope to follow in your footsteps soon!

  • @Siriusly_Sirius
    @Siriusly_Sirius Рік тому

    Shout out to Martin House! (holla from Denton!) And much ❤for y'all and the tree.

  • @ljclauson
    @ljclauson 2 роки тому +1

    So nice to see you at your Texas homestead. I’m sorry for your loss and the tree is a beautiful way to remember. I lived in Austin in the 80’s and really loved it! Didn’t want to leave and have all good memories- even the scorpions falling out of vents! Not to mention the spiders!

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому

      Austin is an amazing city- so vibrant and fun. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for your kind words. They mean so much to us. We appreciate you!

  • @ingridoleole
    @ingridoleole 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice to see a little peak of your life in the US. Wow so many choices in that grocery store. Love to see what you guys eat over there. Have a good time there.

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +1

      The grocery store was so overwhelming! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @Pinerocks
    @Pinerocks 2 роки тому +1

    I loved this video! Seeing that tree had my eyes filling up. I pray you have a family soon, you are such a nice couple and will make great parents! ❤️ I liked hearing about Texas - I went to Austin a few years back, and think I changed planes at Houston! 😀👍🏼

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому

      You are so kind, thank you so much!

  • @marco0104
    @marco0104 2 роки тому +6

    So sorry guys for your loss, the tree will certainly bloom! Have a great time in the U S A! 🇺🇸

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +3

      You're so sweet, thank you for the kind words. We had such a nice time, but are so glad to be back in The Netherlands!

  • @ThirstyTunaTaco
    @ThirstyTunaTaco 2 роки тому +1

    YEEHAWWWWWW :) You'll miss a beautiful spring in Nederland though but ENJOY your stay cowboy :) BEAUTIFUL FARMHOUSE BY THE WAY. And the tree is a beautiful symbol..

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much for your continued support and kind words. It's definitely one of our most favorite places in the world.

  • @koevoetje
    @koevoetje 2 роки тому

    So sorry you lost your baby..It is a beautiful tree.....That place is so peaceful !!!

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому

      Thank you! We are looking forward to our next visit to our tree in October!

  • @nvr6859
    @nvr6859 2 роки тому

    That is an amazing property your family has in Texas, so big and so very beautiful and peaceful, just wow! And such a beautiful place for a very special tree. Take care!

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому

      It is such an amazing space, absolutely perfect to relax. Thank you for your sweet words and well wishes. We appreciate you watching!

    • @bli2008
      @bli2008 2 роки тому

      @@TAndTGoDutch It really look a good environment to live in, I'm wondering why you choose to go to the Netherlands and leave this behind. Ok, me, I don't see myself moving to the US because work ethics and politics.

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! We talk a lot about that in our previous video. Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/kCnz9zRoVe4/v-deo.html

  • @Snowshowslow
    @Snowshowslow 2 роки тому +1

    So sorry for your loss 😔 The tree seems such a beautiful way to commemorate it.

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for your sweet words! We appreciate you watching!

  • @jeremyoliviervoice
    @jeremyoliviervoice 2 роки тому

    I am very jealous that you got to visit home! Thanks so much for that peek of living back in the states. We do have refrigerated eggs here in Korea, but I was also FLOORED when you showed the ranch dressing section! That is also hard to find over here. That was a wonderful thing about planting that tree as a memorial to the little one. Thank you both for sharing that with us all! I also can't wait to visit Minnesota and reconnect, even for a short while. Oh, reverse culture shock really is wild!!!

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +1

      We hope you get to visit Minnesota soon! Yes, the options for everything were so overwhelming, it's nice being back and seeing only a few. We appreciate your continued support of our channel, thank you so much!

  • @AnneSpeeFrickus
    @AnneSpeeFrickus 2 роки тому

    I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful way of keeping the memory of your baby alive 💞

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, Anne, we appreciate you taking the time to comment and for your kind words.

  • @stannaa
    @stannaa 2 роки тому +1

    Great content guys! I was born and raised in the south netherlands (Noord-Brabant). Still planning to visit the USA, including Texas. Any tips for visiting Texas? 😀

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +2

      Where are you visiting in Texas? Eat as much Tex-Mex (particularly queso) and Texas bbq as possible. If you can, visit the hill country. Tons of wineries and beautiful scenery. Bring your patience (traffic is horrible in major cities.)

    • @I.Love.My.Border.Collie
      @I.Love.My.Border.Collie 2 роки тому

      Hello, I am from Texas. I live in the NL and married a Dutchie. For the best places, food, music and people go to Austin, San Antonio and Fort Worth. You must eat a steak while there. Make sure you have plenty of fuel in your car. You dont want to be pumping gas late at night in an area you are not familiar with. Have fun!

  • @jackvandersluis1723
    @jackvandersluis1723 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, you realy missed Texas! Very nice environment, you will come back I hope! 🙂

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому

      We had such a nice time, but we're so happy to be back in The Netherlands. Thank you so much for watching, we appreciate you!

  • @Dutchbelg3
    @Dutchbelg3 2 роки тому +1

    I definately like the story telling... You are nice guys :-) Nice fire place indeed. The one thing stereotype I always heard is: " Everything is bigger in Texas" ;-) And I did not expect to see "cold" weather. I thought it was always warm in Texas :-)

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you Hans! As far as "Everything bigger in Texas," with some things, it seems that way (like the grocery stores, and the traffic!) The cooler temperatures took us by surprise as well, it was warmer in Leiden while we were away!

  • @davidc.w.2908
    @davidc.w.2908 2 роки тому

    I wonder if you ever thought about not returning to the Netherlands after visiting Texas? The place you showed in this video looks amazing!

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +1

      It's definitely a hard place to leave, but we were so ready to come back to The Netherlands by the end of our trip. Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching!

  • @Ozymandias1
    @Ozymandias1 2 роки тому

    We have both kinds of music here: country and western.

  • @eefaaf
    @eefaaf 2 роки тому

    You probably were wearing cowboy boots as often as I have worn wooden shoes...
    In fact, I can only remember one occasion when we were visiting a farm when we were children.

  • @renaldamarkesteijn5472
    @renaldamarkesteijn5472 2 роки тому

    Home sweet Home! It must feel so good to see family and friends again! Have a good time, but I sure hope your weather will improve, because ours it quite nice at the moment (lots of sunshine!) 😘
    🇺🇸🇳🇱

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +3

      It was so nice, but we are so happy to be back in to our routine in The Netherlands. We had such a nice stretch of sunny weather after we came back, absolutely beautiful. We appreciate you watching, thank you!

  • @yti5768
    @yti5768 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, nice that you are back in the USA for a holliday.
    Can i ask you something? Where do you buy your NASA vest? My husband loved it.

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +2

      Hello! I bought it for Travis about a year ago, on the official NASA store, shopnasa.com. I don't think they have that particular style anymore, but they have similar ones! Thank you so much for watching, we appreciate you!

    • @yti5768
      @yti5768 2 роки тому

      @@TAndTGoDutch
      Thanks for the quick response.

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +1

      Of course!

  • @eefaaf
    @eefaaf 2 роки тому

    Just curious... do you have a favourite butcher in Leiden?

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому

      Yes! We love Slagerij Van der Vooren on Doezastraat.

    • @eefaaf
      @eefaaf 2 роки тому

      @@TAndTGoDutch Lots of nice shops over there. Like the bakery across for some real sourdough bread.

  • @markschattefor6997
    @markschattefor6997 2 роки тому +2

    Forget rap "music" , Texas had Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan and still has ZZ Top.

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +1

      So true! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @blueskygal255
    @blueskygal255 Рік тому

    Well looks like everything is bigger in TX. i would be overwhelmed to shop in a grocery store that big. i prefer the Dutch model instead. I live in AZ.

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  Рік тому +1

      We’ve come to appreciate the simpler layout. It’s way too overwhelming now whenever we visit the US.

  • @connieholley1124
    @connieholley1124 2 роки тому

    Of course the novelty of driving has worn off. You are Texas, the highways and bi-ways leave a lot to be desired, with construction, traffic and drivers who think they own the road. But it is also my home, and like other Houstonians and Texans, we suck it up and mosey on down the road.

  • @stijnvanderveken
    @stijnvanderveken 2 роки тому

    nice family property, so it's your grand parents house, and your parents live there now? Or did I get that wrong? So does your family plan on keeping it? Like a brother or a sister (don't know if you have any) will move in there later, or keep it as a holiday place for the family? I think it's really nice to have a place like that, my family from my mothers side has something like it as well. The old cow barn of the farm where my grandfather grew up (it's also 100+ years old) has been changed to a banquet hall (no idea if it's the right word to use tbh had to google translate it 😜). So each year we have a couple of family events there, and they are huge. My grandfather had 4 brothers and 10 sisters, so when the entire family comes over we have around 130 - 150 people over there. Now my grandfathers oldest sister still lives there and takes care of the place, but she's getting really old, and I've heard my parents talk about my family plans on selling it when she dies. I understand they're decision for it but I also find it sad, I have so many memory's there. So I hope your family keeps it as long as possible 😊
    also, sorry for your loss. I really like the idea of the tree to keep the memory alive. wish you the best with getting children

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому

      Thank you! It's been in the family since the 1940's, and before that, Travis' great grandparents actually lived in a tent on the property. It's mostly used as a holiday getaway property, and the family has no intention of letting it go. That's a lovely story about your family's cow barn-i'm sure it would be very difficult to let that go.
      Thank you for your condolences, it just felt right planting something that could grow.

  • @70ed81
    @70ed81 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome!.....I'm always interested to see what's happening on the other side of the Atlantic.😀😉,.....I'm really sorry to hear about,you know what .....but I just hope you'll have a Great time overthere anyway.🙂👌.....I liked this Up-load alot.

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching! We had such a nice time, but are so happy to be back home in The Netherlands.

  • @daluzsoares
    @daluzsoares 2 роки тому +1

    I'm guilty, Texas a desert with cowboys you have a beautiful nature there! You have each other and a tabasco waiting for you, enjoy what you have and everything that comes to you is a bonus!!

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +1

      So true, we are so blessed with everything we have. It's really good to be back here in The Netherlands with our sweet little pup. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @bertoverweel6588
    @bertoverweel6588 2 роки тому

    Hallo lovely people, I gues you can't go to the store by bicycle like in the Netherlands but need to drive . Sorry for your loss . Yes guy's , youre right , we in the Netherlands live on a stamp . Notting wrong with a BBQ .

  • @BobWitlox
    @BobWitlox 2 роки тому +1

    So the rest of the US have the same stereotypical views of Texas as the rest of the world. I associated country music with Nashville too, but I thought it was in Texas. It sounds like it would be in Texas.

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for watching, we appreciate you!

  • @Harolddespui
    @Harolddespui 2 роки тому +1

    Oh wauw, seeing the land of your parents i wonder why t h did you end up in the Netherlands? 😁
    Are you allowed to shoot (practice) with guns at home? You know that having firearms is a big no in NL.

    • @TAndTGoDutch
      @TAndTGoDutch  2 роки тому +3

      Yes, generally people in Texas can carry guns wherever they aren't prohibited. The NL not having many firearms is very refreshing actually. Irresponsible gun ownership can be a giant problem in the US, and it's nice not to have to worry about that so much. Thank you so much for watching, we appreciate you!