Yessss to the 1.5 hr video!!!! Your travel videos are theee bessst!!!! I just love sitting down with my coffee and watching your videos on my tv. It’s a great viewing experience. What a wonderful way to spend your birthday. Amsterdam is definitely on my list of places to visit. Did you guys book the trip yourself or did you use an agent? Thank you for the great tip about doing a tasting tour with a local. I had no idea that was a thing. Yessss to outfits of the day! I love when you share your outfits. It’s great inspo for how the outfits actually look. The coats look great too. I can’t wait for vlogmas 🙋🏾♀️
I don't know why I always get so nervous posting a video over an hour long - because you guys are always so supportive and are excited with the longer content. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. Man, did we have an amazing time. Soooo much fun! We always book and plan out our trips on our own. We watch a lot of UA-cam videos and a I read a lot of blogs, so basically once we decide on a location, before we get, we basically have our itinerary planned out. The only time we've used an agent was when we went to Alaska. I'm trying to get better with the sharing of outfits. I realized that for the most part it looked like I was wearing the same thing everyday because a coat was a must - so I thought, maybe I'll take a pic of my outfit each day to show people I did in fact change clothes, lol! And yay - vlogmas is around the corner!!!
Thank you so much for watching as always - I love that you enjoyed it! It really felt like you guys were there with us because so many times I would be like wait a minute, I have to pull out my camera so everyone can see what I'm seeing in this very moment. That's why I included so many shots where you got to see people walking, riding bikes, taking a cruise - I wanted you to experience it, how I experienced it.
Oh boy was I waiting for this vlog. I got my hot chocolate with a bit of cognac, cheese, and crackers. And it did not disappoint...this is so great! Thank you Jessica and Happy Belated Birthday! 🎊🎊🎊🎊
Ooooo hot chocolate with cognac - I'll have to try that out!! Thank you for the birthday wishes and so glad that you enjoyed the video. Man was it so much fun - it went by way too quickly!
Thank you Robin!!!! We had so much fun and I was like, I have to show everything. It took a lot of work cutting things down without cutting them out - but I was determined to keep everything in. So glad that you enjoyed it!
Awww thank you! We thankfully didn't receive any damage from the storms where we live, but it's definitely heartbreaking seeing what those living only 4 hours away are going through. Thank. you so much for thinking of me!
Awhh Jessica, This was so worth the wait! And yes, I could have watched 4 hours of this. I can totally understand why you wouldn't mind moving to Amsterdam.
Awww I love hearing it was worth the wait! And trust me, I wanted to keep all 4 hours in, lol! I do want to mention that while I did cut back a lot of things, I didn't cut anything important out. Just a lot of fluff, and b-roll, lol! Amsterdam will be seeing me again very, very soon!
OBSESSED!!!!!! I absolutely LOVED this video. I know for a fact that I would have a good time in Amsterdam and have the same thoughts of wanting to move there. The shopping alone, not to mean the food, culture, people...the list goes on. I didn't want it to end and I am so happy you took us along for the entire journey! I was oooo, I hope she got those earrings or that book. Can't wait for next weeks shopping haul!!!! Let's move to Europe
Oh my gosh, sooo good. Happy Belated Birthday and thanks for bringing us along to Amsterdam. I really felt like I was their with you guys the way you filmed, captioned, and talked us through everything. The only thing I missed was getting my passport stamped 😊 and the fragrance you referenced. Thanks again for a wonderful trip.
Welcome back!! Happy Belated Birthday! Thank you for taking us along this awesome trip. Charming city. This was such a treat. I love that you showed us pics of your OOTD too along the way. That last clip was hilarious! 😂
Hahahaha thank you!!!! I'm trying to get better at the OOTD stuff. My sister has been getting on me about it, so I promise to try and share more of my love for fashion moving forward. And yes, after our Red Light District tour, most of the restaurants were closed so we passed by a McDonald's and was like - alright, I guess this is dinner, lol!!! Mark was like "you can't put that we ate at McDonald's in the video" and I was like, oh it's absolutely going in, lol!!
Jessica, Happy Birthday and gurrrrrl, that was a fabulous trip, I felt like I was watching a movie. I had to watch it again. Mark is so funny when he did not care for something, that's men for you, they will keep it real. lol However, he is great and so patient with the shopping. lol. I really do want to go there, I have been to London and Paris, but I will put Amsterdam on my bucket list because y'all made it exciting. Thank you for taking us along, I really enjoyed it. I can't wait for next week when you share the haul. lol
Hahahaha thank you!!!!! It really was a fabulous trip - we had so much fun. And yes, when Mark doesn't like something, he definitely doesn't sugar coat it. He's a tough critic when it comes to food for sure. And for the shopping, he kept saying "it's your birthday, you get to do whatever you want to do" - so I went for it. He would rather do anything than shop, but he was a trooper for sure. So happy that you enjoyed following us along.
Hi Jessica! Happy Birthday!🎉 I have to say, I love your vlogs! One of your vlogs came into my feed months ago, I watched it primarily because it was filmed in Winston-Salem. It was noted during that vlog where you were currently living. I thought, how interesting! We live in the same state! Then, as I watched additional vlogs, I just enjoyed them! And your tagline “A life well lived” is perfect! So, I became a fan! This vlog while you were in Amsterdam is everything! I loved every single second of it! I didn’t want it to end! Let me say, however, that when I was in graduate school, I spent a semester studying in the Netherlands, so you had me from the word Amsterdam! Before studying in Amsterdam, I had already been taking a yearly trip to Europe. I absolutely love international travel! In this vlog when you mentioned how happy you feel in Europe, I totally get it! When I travel in Europe, I feel alive and free! The Netherlands, however, will always have a very special place in my heart! This vlog is very special, and I thank you for sharing!
Oh my goodness - what a lovely compliment. Thank you so much for this. I think it's just so cool how people find me. What's even cooler is that no matter how you found me, there was something that made you want to stick around and continue following me along on this journey of life. Man - I promise to never take this platform for granted. I'm just so thankful that our paths have crossed in this way. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video. Being that you've studied there and spent a lot of time there, you know exactly how I felt being there. Europe, like you said, just brings out the best in me - every single time. I always feel so alive and free - and I never want to come back. I just know that one day in the very near future I'm going to move there for a bit - or maybe a long time, who knows - but being in place that makes you feel so amazing is a place that I need to explore more. Again, thank you for such an amazing and kind comment - I truly appreciate it and so glad that you have decided to follow me along.
Hello Hello Jessica and Mark welcome back home , I'm so happy you really enjoyed your birthday trip yes that place is beautiful Thanks for always sharing with us can't wait to see all your goodies !!!
Happy birthday, lady! The Amsterdam trip looked like it was simply spectacular. Thanks for inviting us along. I enjoyed watching the video, so I know you had an amazing time. Cheers....
Thank you!!!!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed following us - what an amazing city! I cannot wait to go back. Looking back over the footage made me realize that I left a lot of things behind that I need to go get, lol!!!
@jessicapayne I hope you get to go back soon. Visiting Amsterdam and other European countries are on my bucket list. So happy for you and all of the adventures you get to experience....In the meantime I will live vicariously through your videos...😊
Me too girl, me too!!!! I will travel any where in the world for food - you should see my list of places I must go to, lol!!! Yes - about Rothy's! That's where I went to get mine, the North Hills store. I'm so glad that I did because if I would have ordered them online, I would have gotten the wrong size. You definitely have to go down 1 size!
Thank you!!! Such an amazing trip, and I literally shed a tear when we left. I wasn't expecting to love it like I did, so I know for sure I'll be back very soon! So glad you enjoyed it!!
Thank you!!!! 🥰 I absolutely loved Italy and cannot wait to go back. I want to spend a lot more time in both Tuscany and Venice and then I just have to visit Positano! Amsterdam is amazing and deserves all the hype. It was never really high on my list, but now, I’m in love and can’t wait to go. So happy you enjoyed it!!!
What an enjoyable trip! We may watch this again lol. I can see you two living there or at least vlogging from there a few months out of the year. Looking forward to the haul soon. Prost! 🥂🤗
Jessica! What an amazing trip!! I LOVED the video! And happy birthday!!! Thank you so much for taking us along!! I was laughing at y’all eating that raw Herring first thing in the AM!!!
Oh my goodness - I was like "how am I gonna tell this girl I'm not eating that?" Lol!!!!! But I'm so glad I tried it because it really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I don't mind raw fish as I love sushi - but first thing in the morning made me a little nervous. So glad you enjoyed the video - I love to hear it!
Good day!! Love your channel and what it provides. It is so awesome to be able to say 'I have been there,' yes I was there in September and now seeing some of the same places been shown just brings a smile to my face. Aren't those canals just breathtaking, biking was so fascinating to me as a non-rider so I did so vicariously through those who did. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and would definitely return this time for a longer stay. Such a beautiful place and one to really enjoy. Will reach out for the link to have a different experience my next time around. Blessings.
I love that you were just there and watching this video brought a smile to your face. So you totally get it - Amsterdam is simply beautiful and I never expected to love it the way that I do now. I could look at those canals for hours - and I did, lol!!! It was so calming and always made me smile watching people cruising down them. And yes, while I thought I would be renting bikes while we were there - I quickly learned that I'll leave that for the experienced riders because that would have given me too much anxiety. Overall all just a really beautiful and amazing trip - I'm so glad that you enjoyed it!
Happy Birthday Jessica 🎉🎉🎉 excited to watch this video! one of My brothers childhood best friends lives in Amsterdam! So naturally my bro goes to visit him at least, once a year and loves it over there!
Thank you!!!!!!! I so wish I knew someone that lived there because I would be there all the time. Such an amazing city - it definitely took me by surprise!
What a wonderful and very special place to be. I would soooo love to be there and walk around all those shops, restaurants and historic places. That truly looks like a place I would want to visit and spend some time.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh you would love it! It's a very easy city to get around and the perfect destination for anyone going to Europe for the first time. I absolutely loved (as you saw) and cannot wait to go back!!!
Thank you!!!! It really was the best birthday trip. I'm so glad we decided to go there. It's been a place I've wanted to go to, but never in a million years did I think I would fall in love with it. I can't wait to get back there soon!
Thank you!!!! I felt like my time in Amsterdam really got me into loving blue and white - I definitely picked up a few pieces for the home. Can't wait to show you guys everything that I bought on Sunday!
Jessica, you are so sweet! I am heading to Amsterdam next week and I am planning some of the same tours you booked plus a double bike renting for my husband and I!
Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities in the world. Everything about Amsterdam is Awesome! The architecture, Arts, Shopping, People. Now the food I stick to what I know because most "International" food I just do not like. It is just me!
You are a such a beautiful and refined woman..the way you carry yourself is just beautiful 👌🏼 Did you know that back in the day (and still in upperclass circles) the proper way to mix milk or sugar in your tea/coffee was to not circulate with the spoon but to gently go back and forth with it. It dissolves the sugar better and is considered more elegant. So I think it will go nice with your sophisticated way of drinking, you know.. the finishing touch haha ❤
I love you and your channel with all its content!!! I have forwarded it to alot of my clients so they can see what it is to enjoy life!!!! Thank you!!!!!
New subscriber... Thanks for sharing! My daughter will be in Amsterdam to visit her friend and celebrate her birthday. I passed your video along to her. 🙏🏾
I enjoyed the video it brought back memories of being stationed overseas, and how clam the Europeans are opposed to us Americans. The video had such a calming effect glad you two enjoyed your trip Happy Sunday.
Yessss - exactly! I just love the way and quality of life that Europeans have. Everything there, to me, is just better. And maybe I say that because I don't live there - but I'm up for the challenge to figure that out, lol! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and that it brought back fond memories for you!
Thank you thank you thank you for taking us along on this wonderful journey!!! I now want to move to Amsterdam it looks amazing there. One question did you find out what perfume everyone was wearing? I love a good perfume as well 💗
WELL LIVED INDEED! Such a display of luscious and delectable GRUB! Whoa!...Jessica I have not been to Amsterdam...Ananius has suggested visiting the Netherlands...Hopefully next year or so...I saw an item you picked up in an antique store. You unscrewed an ornate silver top and with a glass bottom almost the shape of a light bulb. I'm going to wait and see if it's one of the items you purchased! Then I'll pay you for it! LOL Mark actually seemed to enjoy himself as much as you! That fella has such good taste as well! Anxious to see what you discovered on your travels! I'll be waiting for the unveiling!!!
Happy birthday, Jessica!🎉 Love your travel video. Amsterdam is on my list for 2025/family vacation. How long do you recommend staying/airline/best season to visit?😇
If you're totally into flowers the best time is May, but when you want to enjoy city vibes I suggest July or August. But don't just stay in Amsterdam, there's multiple interesting medieval cities within a half hour to 40 minutes train ride, like Utrecht that are at least just as charming.
Amazing video and seems like you both had a great time. I haven’t been to Europe yet and while Paris is 1st on my list, you have me sold on Amsterdam! It just looks like a lovely historic and casual city. Quick question, do you think traveling from Paris to Amsterdam is doable? I’m not a big traveler so I need to fit in what I can in one trip, even if it’s a longer duration.
We really did!!! It caught us both by surprise how much we loved it. Traveling from Paris to Amsterdam is very easy (so we were told). By train it's 4.5 hours and the route is supposed to be really beautiful. That's the best thing about Europe is that can travel to so many different countries quickly and cheaply. This time we wanted to stay in just one place. But moving forward I plan to visit several different countries all in one trip. And I agree - Paris should be first on your list. It's a magical place for sure!
Hello Jessica, I just love your videos. I just subscribed. Can you please share the link of the long sleeve shirt you wore under the brown leather jacket and the the long trench coat with the details on the back when you were in Amsterdam?. Thank you.
I have visited Amsterdam Copenhagen and the Netherlands with my sister the year before the covid virus hit Amsterdam is a beautiful city with very friendly people and delicious food after exploring the city we took a long boat ride down the canal we took a tour bus ride to see the little mermaid between those three city's we visited the Monet Museum saw some of the sites that were invaded by the Nazis during World War II the shopping was wonderful but of course I couldn't bring back all the things I wanted to buy but I did manage to bring back tulips bubs 🌷 that come up in my front yard every spring , t-shirts & hats for my sons and grandson wooden shoes for my Grand daughter spices and chocolate and xmas bulbs for my xmas tree.
Yes!!!! So you definitely get it! I wish we would have had just one more day because we for sure would have went to some of the museums. We said that if it rained we would go see them - but thankfully, it never rained during our entire trip so we opted to stay outside and walk around each day. Next time, and I'm kicking myself this time, I will bring back some tulip bulbs!
Thank you!!!! That's my favorite compliment because I really do try and shoot in a way that makes you feel that you are right there. So that makes me very happy that you felt that!!!
Mark & Jessica... if I had 10 literal thumbs they would all be up! Simply awesome footage. Mark, you are adorably patient!!
Awwww I love it! I wish there were 10 thumbs too, lol!!! Mark would rather do anything than shop - so yes, he was a trooper for sure!!
Yessss to the 1.5 hr video!!!! Your travel videos are theee bessst!!!! I just love sitting down with my coffee and watching your videos on my tv. It’s a great viewing experience. What a wonderful way to spend your birthday. Amsterdam is definitely on my list of places to visit. Did you guys book the trip yourself or did you use an agent? Thank you for the great tip about doing a tasting tour with a local. I had no idea that was a thing. Yessss to outfits of the day! I love when you share your outfits. It’s great inspo for how the outfits actually look. The coats look great too. I can’t wait for vlogmas 🙋🏾♀️
I don't know why I always get so nervous posting a video over an hour long - because you guys are always so supportive and are excited with the longer content. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. Man, did we have an amazing time. Soooo much fun! We always book and plan out our trips on our own. We watch a lot of UA-cam videos and a I read a lot of blogs, so basically once we decide on a location, before we get, we basically have our itinerary planned out. The only time we've used an agent was when we went to Alaska. I'm trying to get better with the sharing of outfits. I realized that for the most part it looked like I was wearing the same thing everyday because a coat was a must - so I thought, maybe I'll take a pic of my outfit each day to show people I did in fact change clothes, lol! And yay - vlogmas is around the corner!!!
Thanks Jessica for taking us along! I love when you show different places, its like being there! Video is perfection!
Thank you so much for watching as always - I love that you enjoyed it! It really felt like you guys were there with us because so many times I would be like wait a minute, I have to pull out my camera so everyone can see what I'm seeing in this very moment. That's why I included so many shots where you got to see people walking, riding bikes, taking a cruise - I wanted you to experience it, how I experienced it.
Jessica, my next mother daughter trip will be Amsterdam! Your video helped me decide. Thanks for the fun visuals of Amsterdam. Much love!
Oh boy was I waiting for this vlog. I got my hot chocolate with a bit of cognac, cheese, and crackers. And it did not disappoint...this is so great! Thank you Jessica and Happy Belated Birthday! 🎊🎊🎊🎊
Ooooo hot chocolate with cognac - I'll have to try that out!! Thank you for the birthday wishes and so glad that you enjoyed the video. Man was it so much fun - it went by way too quickly!
You have that Amsterdam smile. I cant stop smiling when I am there as well. A dream come true.
Yesssss - you get it! I couldn't stop smiling while I was there. I just loved it so much!
You’ve outdone yourself once again.
Wonderful blog.
Amsterdam is so much fun!
Thank you Robin!!!! We had so much fun and I was like, I have to show everything. It took a lot of work cutting things down without cutting them out - but I was determined to keep everything in. So glad that you enjoyed it!
Jessica, fantastic video! Looks like you enjoyed your birthday vacation A LOT! I enjoyed traveling vicariously with you and Mark. ❤
Glad to see you posted I've been praying you all were okay in North Carolina. Good to see you and Mark
Awww thank you! We thankfully didn't receive any damage from the storms where we live, but it's definitely heartbreaking seeing what those living only 4 hours away are going through. Thank. you so much for thinking of me!
Awhh Jessica,
This was so worth the wait! And yes, I could have watched 4 hours of this.
I can totally understand why you wouldn't mind moving to Amsterdam.
Awww I love hearing it was worth the wait! And trust me, I wanted to keep all 4 hours in, lol! I do want to mention that while I did cut back a lot of things, I didn't cut anything important out. Just a lot of fluff, and b-roll, lol! Amsterdam will be seeing me again very, very soon!
OBSESSED!!!!!! I absolutely LOVED this video. I know for a fact that I would have a good time in Amsterdam and have the same thoughts of wanting to move there. The shopping alone, not to mean the food, culture, people...the list goes on. I didn't want it to end and I am so happy you took us along for the entire journey! I was oooo, I hope she got those earrings or that book. Can't wait for next weeks shopping haul!!!! Let's move to Europe
This place is beautiful, thank you Jessica and Mark for taking us along 💜
Jessica ❤Love Love Love experiencing your vacation in Amsterdam!! It was amazing…
This has been a delight. Thank you for sharing Amsterdam with us…❤
Thank you and Mark for taking us along to Amsterdam!! Great video! Great trip!!
Oh my gosh, sooo good. Happy Belated Birthday and thanks for bringing us along to Amsterdam. I really felt like I was their with you guys the way you filmed, captioned, and talked us through everything. The only thing I missed was getting my passport stamped 😊 and the fragrance you referenced. Thanks again for a wonderful trip.
Happy Belated Birthday Jessica. Can clearly see you enjoyed your trip, so did I️ - thank you!❤
Thank you!!!!! So much fun! I can't believe it came and went so quickly. I wish I knew how to turn back the clock so I can do it all over again!
🎉Happy Birthday young lady. May God continue to bless you and Mark.
I can’t wait to hear about the sent all the ladies were wearing so I can find it.
Welcome back!! Happy Belated Birthday! Thank you for taking us along this awesome trip. Charming city. This was such a treat. I love that you showed us pics of your OOTD too along the way. That last clip was hilarious! 😂
Hahahaha thank you!!!! I'm trying to get better at the OOTD stuff. My sister has been getting on me about it, so I promise to try and share more of my love for fashion moving forward. And yes, after our Red Light District tour, most of the restaurants were closed so we passed by a McDonald's and was like - alright, I guess this is dinner, lol!!! Mark was like "you can't put that we ate at McDonald's in the video" and I was like, oh it's absolutely going in, lol!!
Happy Birthday Jessica!!!!🎈🎁🎂🎉🌹🍾🥂And Thanks For Taking Us To Amsterdam With You And Mark It Was Beautiful
Thank you!!!!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! What an amazing time we had. How did it fly by so quickly?!!!
Lmao at the speak easy and the sampling of yours and Mark’s cocktails!!!😂
Jessica, Happy Birthday and gurrrrrl, that was a fabulous trip, I felt like I was watching a movie. I had to watch it again. Mark is so funny when he did not care for something, that's men for you, they will keep it real. lol However, he is great and so patient with the shopping. lol. I really do want to go there, I have been to London and Paris, but I will put Amsterdam on my bucket list because y'all made it exciting. Thank you for taking us along, I really enjoyed it. I can't wait for next week when you share the haul. lol
Hahahaha thank you!!!!! It really was a fabulous trip - we had so much fun. And yes, when Mark doesn't like something, he definitely doesn't sugar coat it. He's a tough critic when it comes to food for sure. And for the shopping, he kept saying "it's your birthday, you get to do whatever you want to do" - so I went for it. He would rather do anything than shop, but he was a trooper for sure. So happy that you enjoyed following us along.
Absolutely fantastic video!!!! I love your content and channel!! Thanks for taking us with you all. HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉
Had to watch in two sittings… the food, architecture, drinks, ambiance…. I want to go! You did a great job as usual, editing!!! Kudos!!!!
Hi Jessica! Happy Birthday!🎉 I have to say, I love your vlogs! One of your vlogs came into my feed months ago, I watched it primarily because it was filmed in Winston-Salem. It was noted during that vlog where you were currently living. I thought, how interesting! We live in the same state! Then, as I watched additional vlogs, I just enjoyed them! And your tagline “A life well lived” is perfect! So, I became a fan! This vlog while you were in Amsterdam is everything! I loved every single second of it! I didn’t want it to end! Let me say, however, that when I was in graduate school, I spent a semester studying in the Netherlands, so you had me from the word Amsterdam! Before studying in Amsterdam, I had already been taking a yearly trip to Europe. I absolutely love international travel! In this vlog when you mentioned how happy you feel in Europe, I totally get it! When I travel in Europe, I feel alive and free! The Netherlands, however, will always have a very special place in my heart! This vlog is very special, and I thank you for sharing!
Oh my goodness - what a lovely compliment. Thank you so much for this. I think it's just so cool how people find me. What's even cooler is that no matter how you found me, there was something that made you want to stick around and continue following me along on this journey of life. Man - I promise to never take this platform for granted. I'm just so thankful that our paths have crossed in this way. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video. Being that you've studied there and spent a lot of time there, you know exactly how I felt being there. Europe, like you said, just brings out the best in me - every single time. I always feel so alive and free - and I never want to come back. I just know that one day in the very near future I'm going to move there for a bit - or maybe a long time, who knows - but being in place that makes you feel so amazing is a place that I need to explore more. Again, thank you for such an amazing and kind comment - I truly appreciate it and so glad that you have decided to follow me along.
I wanted to go since 2020 but Covid 😢I finally will have my chance Dec 3rd. Can’t wait
beautiful video❤❤❤🥂 happy belated birthday!!!!!
That was a GREAT video friend! Just stellar. I just love European cities. Tell Mark you all can do a year there. I can't wait to see your haul.
Hello Hello Jessica and Mark welcome back home , I'm so happy you really enjoyed your birthday trip yes that place is beautiful Thanks for always sharing with us can't wait to see all your goodies !!!
Thank you for sharing you wonderful and new experiences!
Happy belated birthday, Jessica!!! It looks like you had such a fun trip - Amsterdam is definitely on my travel bucket list!
I loved the crackled lamp on the table at your dinner.❤❤❤
Absolutely loved the video! Happy belated Birthday! Awesome video. Felt like I was there. Great job!
Happy birthday, lady! The Amsterdam trip looked like it was simply spectacular. Thanks for inviting us along. I enjoyed watching the video, so I know you had an amazing time. Cheers....
Thank you!!!!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed following us - what an amazing city! I cannot wait to go back. Looking back over the footage made me realize that I left a lot of things behind that I need to go get, lol!!!
@jessicapayne I hope you get to go back soon. Visiting Amsterdam and other European countries are on my bucket list. So happy for you and all of the adventures you get to experience....In the meantime I will live vicariously through your videos...😊
I thoroughly enjoyed your trip. Lol! I will definitely travel for food. Chun is now on my list
BTW a Rothy's has opened nearby. 🎉 Happy Birthday!
Me too girl, me too!!!! I will travel any where in the world for food - you should see my list of places I must go to, lol!!! Yes - about Rothy's! That's where I went to get mine, the North Hills store. I'm so glad that I did because if I would have ordered them online, I would have gotten the wrong size. You definitely have to go down 1 size!
Happy Birthday Jessica you took some phenomenal photos those waterways are beautiful
Amazing vlog! Thank you for taking us along!! Have a safe trip home . Happy Birthday, Jessica!!🎂🎉🎈❤
Thank you!!! Such an amazing trip, and I literally shed a tear when we left. I wasn't expecting to love it like I did, so I know for sure I'll be back very soon! So glad you enjoyed it!!
Always enjoy your videos! You have inspired me to go back to Europe to visit Amsterdam! I just visited Italy in May. You'll enjoy yourselves!😊
Thank you!!!! 🥰 I absolutely loved Italy and cannot wait to go back. I want to spend a lot more time in both Tuscany and Venice and then I just have to visit Positano! Amsterdam is amazing and deserves all the hype. It was never really high on my list, but now, I’m in love and can’t wait to go. So happy you enjoyed it!!!
@jessicapayne You will love Positano.! I also visited the Amalfi Coast, and it is absolutely breathtaking!
What an enjoyable trip! We may watch this again lol. I can see you two living there or at least vlogging from there a few months out of the year. Looking forward to the haul soon. Prost! 🥂🤗
Jessica! What an amazing trip!! I LOVED the video! And happy birthday!!! Thank you so much for taking us along!! I was laughing at y’all eating that raw Herring first thing in the AM!!!
Oh my goodness - I was like "how am I gonna tell this girl I'm not eating that?" Lol!!!!! But I'm so glad I tried it because it really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I don't mind raw fish as I love sushi - but first thing in the morning made me a little nervous. So glad you enjoyed the video - I love to hear it!
Happy Birthday 🎂 Your vlogs are always wonderful!!
Thank you!!! I'm so glad that you enjoy it. I really wanted you guys to feel like you were there with us, so i hope that you felt that!
Good day!! Love your channel and what it provides. It is so awesome to be able to say 'I have been there,' yes I was there in September and now seeing some of the same places been shown just brings a smile to my face. Aren't those canals just breathtaking, biking was so fascinating to me as a non-rider so I did so vicariously through those who did. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and would definitely return this time for a longer stay. Such a beautiful place and one to really enjoy. Will reach out for the link to have a different experience my next time around. Blessings.
I love that you were just there and watching this video brought a smile to your face. So you totally get it - Amsterdam is simply beautiful and I never expected to love it the way that I do now. I could look at those canals for hours - and I did, lol!!! It was so calming and always made me smile watching people cruising down them. And yes, while I thought I would be renting bikes while we were there - I quickly learned that I'll leave that for the experienced riders because that would have given me too much anxiety. Overall all just a really beautiful and amazing trip - I'm so glad that you enjoyed it!
Happy Birthday Jessica 🎉🎉🎉 excited to watch this video! one of My brothers childhood best friends lives in Amsterdam! So naturally my bro goes to visit him at least, once a year and loves it over there!
Thank you!!!!!!! I so wish I knew someone that lived there because I would be there all the time. Such an amazing city - it definitely took me by surprise!
What a wonderful and very special place to be. I would soooo love to be there and walk around all those shops, restaurants and historic places. That truly looks like a place I would want to visit and spend some time.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh you would love it! It's a very easy city to get around and the perfect destination for anyone going to Europe for the first time. I absolutely loved (as you saw) and cannot wait to go back!!!
Jessica! What an amazing birthday! Thank you for sharing your trip with us. Happy belated Birthday!!
Thank you so much for watching - boy, did we have the best time. I have a feeling that Amsterdam is going to be seeing me again, very, very soon!!
Wonderful vlog and Happy birthday ❤❤❤
Thank you!!!! It really was the best birthday trip. I'm so glad we decided to go there. It's been a place I've wanted to go to, but never in a million years did I think I would fall in love with it. I can't wait to get back there soon!
Thank You for sharing and Happy Birthday Beautiful I loved everything that salt and pepper shaker was so cute I love blue and white
Thank you!!!! I felt like my time in Amsterdam really got me into loving blue and white - I definitely picked up a few pieces for the home. Can't wait to show you guys everything that I bought on Sunday!
Jessica, you are so sweet! I am heading to Amsterdam next week and I am planning some of the same tours you booked plus a double bike renting for my husband and I!
Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities in the world. Everything about Amsterdam is Awesome! The architecture, Arts, Shopping, People. Now the food I stick to what I know because most "International" food I just do not like. It is just me!
Loved this! Thanks for sharing ❤
Happy Birthday! 🎉
Thanks for sharing!!! ❤
Happy birthday, 🎉enjoy your day. Thanks for sharing. ❤
Thank you!!!! It truly was the best birthday and wish I could rewind time and start the trip all over again!
You are a such a beautiful and refined woman..the way you carry yourself is just beautiful 👌🏼 Did you know that back in the day (and still in upperclass circles) the proper way to mix milk or sugar in your tea/coffee was to not circulate with the spoon but to gently go back and forth with it. It dissolves the sugar better and is considered more elegant. So I think it will go nice with your sophisticated way of drinking, you know.. the finishing touch haha ❤
Yay!!!! Can’t wait to watch!!!!
Enjooooy!!!! We had so much fun and it was a blast watching it back.
I love you and your channel with all its content!!! I have forwarded it to alot of my clients so they can see what it is to enjoy life!!!! Thank you!!!!!
New subscriber... Thanks for sharing! My daughter will be in Amsterdam to visit her friend and celebrate her birthday. I passed your video along to her. 🙏🏾
Happy birthday 🎂
Thank youuuu!
I enjoyed the video it brought back memories of being stationed overseas, and how clam the Europeans are opposed to us Americans. The video had such a calming effect glad you two enjoyed your trip Happy Sunday.
Yessss - exactly! I just love the way and quality of life that Europeans have. Everything there, to me, is just better. And maybe I say that because I don't live there - but I'm up for the challenge to figure that out, lol! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and that it brought back fond memories for you!
Thank you thank you thank you for taking us along on this wonderful journey!!! I now want to move to Amsterdam it looks amazing there. One question did you find out what perfume everyone was wearing? I love a good perfume as well 💗
WELL LIVED INDEED! Such a display of luscious and delectable GRUB! Whoa!...Jessica I have not been to Amsterdam...Ananius has suggested visiting the Netherlands...Hopefully next year or so...I saw an item you picked up in an antique store. You unscrewed an ornate silver top and with a glass bottom almost the shape of a light bulb. I'm going to wait and see if it's one of the items you purchased! Then I'll pay you for it! LOL Mark actually seemed to enjoy himself as much as you! That fella has such good taste as well! Anxious to see what you discovered on your travels! I'll be waiting for the unveiling!!!
Happy birthday, Jessica!🎉 Love your travel video. Amsterdam is on my list for 2025/family vacation. How long do you recommend staying/airline/best season to visit?😇
If you're totally into flowers the best time is May, but when you want to enjoy city vibes I suggest July or August. But don't just stay in Amsterdam, there's multiple interesting medieval cities within a half hour to 40 minutes train ride, like Utrecht that are at least just as charming.
Your background music is so nice…❤
Amazing video and seems like you both had a great time. I haven’t been to Europe yet and while Paris is 1st on my list, you have me sold on Amsterdam! It just looks like a lovely historic and casual city. Quick question, do you think traveling from Paris to Amsterdam is doable? I’m not a big traveler so I need to fit in what I can in one trip, even if it’s a longer duration.
We really did!!! It caught us both by surprise how much we loved it. Traveling from Paris to Amsterdam is very easy (so we were told). By train it's 4.5 hours and the route is supposed to be really beautiful. That's the best thing about Europe is that can travel to so many different countries quickly and cheaply. This time we wanted to stay in just one place. But moving forward I plan to visit several different countries all in one trip. And I agree - Paris should be first on your list. It's a magical place for sure!
My husband and I went to Amsterdam this summer. He was also trying to convince me to move there.😂😂
Hello Jessica, I just love your videos. I just subscribed. Can you please share the link of the long sleeve shirt you wore under the brown leather jacket and the the long trench coat with the details on the back when you were in Amsterdam?. Thank you.
I have visited Amsterdam Copenhagen and the Netherlands with my sister the year before the covid virus hit Amsterdam is a beautiful city with very friendly people and delicious food after exploring the city we took a long boat ride down the canal we took a tour bus ride to see the little mermaid between those three city's we visited the Monet Museum saw some of the sites that were invaded by the Nazis during World War II the shopping was wonderful but of course I couldn't bring back all the things I wanted to buy but I did manage to bring back tulips bubs 🌷 that come up in my front yard every spring , t-shirts & hats for my sons and grandson wooden shoes for my Grand daughter spices and chocolate and xmas bulbs for my xmas tree.
Yes!!!! So you definitely get it! I wish we would have had just one more day because we for sure would have went to some of the museums. We said that if it rained we would go see them - but thankfully, it never rained during our entire trip so we opted to stay outside and walk around each day. Next time, and I'm kicking myself this time, I will bring back some tulip bulbs!
I'm sure Mark can fit in the town car! We'll find out eventually if after checking the bank accounts whether yall can move to Amsterdam !😂😮😮
Hahaha - he really did love those little cars. I told him, if we can move there, I'll buy him one, lol!!!
You actually can get the best coffee in the so called coffeeshops. You just have to stand the smell.
Happy Birthday Jessica, I really enjoyed your tour of Amsterdam. I felt like I was there, so thank you!
Thank you!!!! That's my favorite compliment because I really do try and shoot in a way that makes you feel that you are right there. So that makes me very happy that you felt that!!!