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  • What To Do In Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    This video is a city guide and city tour of Rotterdam. You'll see my top 5 highlights of one of the most modern cities in Europe.
    Above all, Rotterdam is a city with vision. It was very nearly completely destroyed during World War II and chose to see the devastating loss as an opportunity to innovate and build anew. The city was a blank slate for architects and artists. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes of war, this Dutch city has become a city of the future. Rotterdam is a centre for design, art, architecture, and sustainability. Locals joke that you should take a photo of the skyline today because it won't be the same tomorrow.
    The Floating Forest is a great symbol of all that Rotterdam cultivates and inspires. It's an art installation of twenty live trees floating in the harbour. Rotterdam has the largest harbour in Europe and you can't talk about the city without reference to the water. The trees are recycled from the city's 'tree bank.' With all the new construction, trees are sometimes cut down in the march of progress. Now, instead of being chopped, they are moved to a tree bank for further use and enjoyment. The trees float in recycled sea buoys that are filled with fresh water to sustain the trees. The artist, Jorge Bakker, hopes the public art will get people talking about the relationship between the city dweller and nature. In this time of climate change and urbanization, this is relevant not only to Rotterdam but the entire world.
    The Erasmus Bridge - Erasmusbrug, in Dutch - is the graceful link between northern and southern Rotterdam. Locals adore this steel-cabled suspension bridge and lovingly refer to it as 'the swan.'
    Nearby the bridge, and across from the Fenix Food Factory, is Hotel New York. This is the former head office of the Holland America Line - the first shipping and passenger ship connecting the Netherlands and the United States. It was also the first connection between the two continents.
    The newest architectural gem of Rotterdam is the Market Hall (Markthal). It's the first covered market in the Netherlands and is a masterful example of innovative multi-use space. Inside you'll find food vendors, shops, restaurants, parking for 1200 cars and over 200 residential apartments. The exterior is plain grey stone so as to draw attention to the interior which is dominated by the massive painting on the ceiling. Covering 11,000 square metres, it's the largest painting in the world and is known as the Sistine Chapel of Rotterdam.
    Just across from the Markthal are the world-famous, iconic cube houses. Conceived and designed in the 1970s to solve the dilemma of housing above a pedestrian bridge, these atypical homes show, again, how Rotterdam answers limitation with innovation. The cube houses are meant to represent an abstract forest and are tilted at an angle that gives excellent views of the surrounding area. Ironically, however, because of the slanted walls and ceilings, only a quarter of the interior space is actually usable.
    Looking around, it's easy to see why Rotterdam feels futuristic and is leading the way for green living and modern design. Have you visited Rotterdam? I'd love to hear your impressions so please leave a comment down below.
    For more information about visiting Rotterdam, check out: rotterdampartners.nl/
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  • @richardk.4503
    @richardk.4503 6 років тому +239

    Being from Rotterdam, watching this video and hearing your wonderful words actually filled me with pride. I am glad you enjoyed my hometown so much. Thank you for your kind words.

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +5

      That is so wonderful to hear, Richard. Thank you :) I loved visiting your hometown and felt very inspired by it.

    • @xvizzy2185
      @xvizzy2185 6 років тому +5

      Your so lucky! I'm from London i wish I was from Rotterdam

    • @adopodrinje1499
      @adopodrinje1499 6 років тому +7

      I wish I was from LONDON! 8million people ! the whole world knows london ! half of holland fits in 1 London ! REAL BIG CITY REAL WORLDCITY ! rotterdam is an homeless-wellfare institution shit city dude.

    • @frank832
      @frank832 6 років тому +1

      Richard K. Wel ff de Duitsers bedanken he!

    • @guyfawkes7949
      @guyfawkes7949 5 років тому +1

      Hey @Richard K. I'm planning a visit to Rotterdam. Maybe you'd like to talk about it. Any social media I can contact you on?

  • @mambamba
    @mambamba 6 років тому +103

    I love Rotterdam alot! Most interesting city in The Netherlands because it is so innovative in urbanism. You do not see that as much in Europe, Rotterdam is unique in that matter. I like the fact that it is easy to get around, not infested with mass tourism, overall safe and clean. And people are very friendly and helpful, they do not see you as as burden. Rotterdam shows that modernism is not always ugly, and does it beautifully. Rotterdam rules!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +3

      Yes, Rotterdam is very unique!

    • @TopCatsBack
      @TopCatsBack 5 років тому

      Warsaw was flattened during WW2

    • @You-mr3lo
      @You-mr3lo 3 роки тому +1

      ...unique? Whats unique in Rotterdam?
      Cube houses are from Helmond.
      The big markethall, isnt the biggest of the Netherlands.
      Erasmusbridge?...are many in the world

    • @mambamba
      @mambamba 3 роки тому

      @@You-mr3lo ​@@You-mr3lo
      It is all the above and more that makes Rotterdam unique. There is no market hall in the World with houses on the arch. The Erasmus brigde was opened in 1996, many cities copied that from Rotterdam. The cubes house were first built in Helmond and created in a more impressive way with a different facade in Rotterdam. Sorry maybe Rotterdam's version was more impressive quirky. There is no city like Rotterdam in The Netherlands or the World for that matter. You either like it or hate it. I love it! ua-cam.com/video/BmUNt1VMuFY/v-deo.html

    • @icysurfer1
      @icysurfer1 9 місяців тому

      @@You-mr3lo Hell of a lot more unique than most of the strip malls and freeways of the USA.

  • @RottenRonnies
    @RottenRonnies 6 років тому +7

    Very informative. Looks like an amazing place to visit. Thanks for sharing.

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      It is! So happy you think so too :)

  • @amishapandya2623
    @amishapandya2623 6 років тому +25

    Wow, I never knew how cool Rotterdam was but now I know, thanks to your awesome video! Thank you for bringing it into our lives! Like the others commented, I was very impressed with the Market Hall - I definitely need to get there someday. I love the sign that said "Take a picture of the skyline today - tomorrow it will change." Lots to see there...can't wait!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Yes! That sign totally sums up the city and locals joke about that too. The Market Hall is really something special. I love how it's both functional and beautiful - urban design home run! More videos coming from the Netherlands :)

  • @arissetiawan7037
    @arissetiawan7037 6 років тому +6

    Wonderfull Rotterdam...thanks for the video

  • @SATULAL
    @SATULAL 6 років тому +47

    I'm so happy to see the love that Rotterdam is getting these days! I'm frankly addicted to this city and love that this is a hidden gem in Europe! I'm glad its next to Amsterdam as well because you'll never find Rotterdam overcrowded and you can enjoy it just as much as the locals! Great video and I can't wait to go back!!!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +1

      Thanks! Yes, Rotterdam is definitely less crowded than Amsterdam and has a totally different vibe. It's such a lovely city and I felt inspired being there. Glad you liked the video :)

    • @feyenoord010rotterdam7
      @feyenoord010rotterdam7 6 років тому +1

      Don't come to Rotterdam Tyx

    • @SATULAL
      @SATULAL 6 років тому

      Too late :P You guys as self centred as the folks in 020 and of course De Kuip fans > Arena fans!

    • @Man-in-the-green
      @Man-in-the-green Рік тому

      @@feyenoord010rotterdam7 Don’t worry we won’t.

  • @lindalouwagie-neyens4692
    @lindalouwagie-neyens4692 6 років тому +17

    Wow! Mind blown! If I ever go to the Netherlands, now I know which city to see! I especially loved the mural in the market.

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Yes! It's such an inspiring city with incredible architecture to see. We have lots more videos from around the Netherlands coming up! Woohoo! 🙌🏻

    • @AnikaRedhed
      @AnikaRedhed 6 років тому +1

      Check out Utrecht too!

  • @davesplayds5058
    @davesplayds5058 6 років тому +18

    The market..... just wow!!!

  • @brunoviegas6060
    @brunoviegas6060 6 років тому +5

    Go to Amsterdam and Rotterdam is definitely in my plans. Thanks for the videos, Eileen :-)

  • @samuvisser
    @samuvisser 6 років тому +4

    Having lived in Rotterdam for 18 years, it is amazing to see such a glamorous review of it and the amazing comments below. Thanks for the video!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thanks! So happy to hear you enjoyed it :)

  • @nancyjohnson9247
    @nancyjohnson9247 6 років тому +40

    Wow the City of Rotterdam deserves huge thanks and admiration for how they have developed their city into such
    an amazing place. Thank you for the tour. Love it all but especially those floating trees!! What an original idea.

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +1

      Happy you enjoyed the city tour! Rotterdam must have an awesome city planning department. There was a particular politician in the 1970s who called for architecture 'with some life in it.' They succeeded! The Floating Forest was one of my favourites as well and I hope to see the concept repeated more widely :)

    • @onsomewave8841
      @onsomewave8841 6 років тому +1

      We hate it out here send help please.

  • @lalitalune
    @lalitalune 6 років тому +1

    The cube houses! Oh my goodness. What wonderful architecture.

  • @beltfed1
    @beltfed1 6 років тому +76

    Rotterdam hasn’t been top of mind, I’ll admit…But ….WOW!
    Bombed to smithereens during WW2…Now it’s “Manhattan on the Meuse”!
    The city just oozes architectural freedom and new thinking. And how about that market!
    Another eye opener for me! Thanks for a really great video tour!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +3

      'Freedom and new thinking' is a great way of putting the vibe of this city. A place for architects, artists, and other creative types to just PLAY! The market is even more mind-blowing in person and I love how they used the space in different ways. Happy you enjoyed the tour around the city :)

    • @peet4921
      @peet4921 6 років тому

      Mark
      Take a look at this : ua-cam.com/video/RXjHHlrL6vA/v-deo.html

    • @ilonkagootjes858
      @ilonkagootjes858 6 років тому +1

      As a Rotterdam-Neighbor. (Schiedam, which is older, and famous for its largest windmills in the world, and Kethel 1 Jenever) I just visit the market-hall, this past weekend, for the first time. I was quit impressed. Beautiful building, one must say! But it is for the tourists. It's expensive, so very view locals will buy their daily grocery's there. And i keep wondering about the smell. and noise that must reach the apartments, 24/7. And even, when i told on FB, to my friends we where going there, i got responses like, look out for the rats... O.o Didn't see one, luckily. But who would want to live there!?

    • @ilonkagootjes858
      @ilonkagootjes858 6 років тому

      Having an apartment in the market-hall, i mean. Rotterdam is a beautiful city!

    • @Pickachuuuu
      @Pickachuuuu 6 років тому +1

      ik wil niet veel zeggen maar in amsterdam wonen er meer buitenlanders dan in rotterdam. Het is duidelijk dat je nooit in rotterdam ben geweest. Rotterdam is gebouwt met amerikaans geld. Zonder Rotterdam zou amsterdam niet eens geld hebben want dat geld komt door de haven van Rotterdam. Haven van amsterdam stelt niks voor. dat is pas een vieze gore stad waar het plastic in de grachten ophoopt en alles letterlijk stinkt. blijf maar lekker daar hoor. tuig als jouw hebben we niks aan in een toekomst stad als Rotterdam.

  • @user-xv6hd7di4x
    @user-xv6hd7di4x 5 років тому

    I'm fascinated of your video about Rotterdam 👍👍👍

  • @HOPELOOSJE
    @HOPELOOSJE 6 років тому +5

    So nice to see you in my country. Rotterdam is great to visit. I Love the markthal Love the painting on the roof. Its great gor us Dutch people to visit too

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thank you :) I really enjoyed visiting Rotterdam and, yes, the mural at the Markthal is WOW. Makes quite an impression!

  • @esmeenl1683
    @esmeenl1683 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for your beautiful words for my hometown❤️🇳🇱

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  5 років тому

      I'm happy you enjoyed it! We loved your beautiful city 💕

  • @angelg.8462
    @angelg.8462 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice outdoor market!🌹🌷🍏🧀

  • @robertdominguez3040
    @robertdominguez3040 6 років тому +1

    Hi Eileen. Fascinating city, love your videos.

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thanks a lot, Robert! Glad you enjoyed Rotterdam like I did :)

  • @Holt196
    @Holt196 6 років тому +1

    Awesome review of my city! you did it Justice, glad you got to see the true vibe of the city :)

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thank you! So glad you think so :) You live in a wonderful place!

  • @VR17658
    @VR17658 6 років тому +73

    Cool, interesting to hear more about the city I live in ;)

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thanks, Veronika! You live in an awesome city :)

    • @mansoureh
      @mansoureh 6 років тому

      Cool, I am going to visit it this weekend

    • @diamondangel7539
      @diamondangel7539 6 років тому

      I live here to i didnt know much about what you said

    • @leorusso2480
      @leorusso2480 4 роки тому

      Your city is amazing, futurist and people is fun. Best city I visited during my eurotrip. Hugs from Brazil ✌🏻🏄‍♂️

  • @tomvogels3565
    @tomvogels3565 3 роки тому +4

    Fun fact: the original Cube houses stand in another Dutch city called Helmond and were build in 1974, they were designed by the same architect and were the main inspiration source for the ones build in Rotterdam!

  • @myafelicia
    @myafelicia 6 років тому +28

    Though we love our architecture in our beloved Rotterdam, the vast majority of our citizens will tell you that their favorite spots in the city are: the public parks and gardens. And there is nothing else that will make us sigh with relief and love when we're driving down the Maasboulevard or the Van Brienenoordbrug, and we see our skyline (especially at night). That's when we know that we're home again.

  • @Kalydosos
    @Kalydosos 5 років тому +2

    Eileen Aldis enjoyed the video, I had a relative who worked in the Hague for a while he didn't like Rotterdam saying it was rough! I went to Rotterdam loved it and it's allot better than many cities in the UK.

  • @stewartaintshit7620
    @stewartaintshit7620 6 років тому +5

    one of my fav things in rotterdam is the coloured crossing on the roads in the same colouring order as the chakra chart, loooove Rotterdam

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      I love it too! That sounds cool - would love to see a photo.

  • @mdtanvirahmed298
    @mdtanvirahmed298 6 років тому +2

    Amazing stuff, Eileen! I'm considering moving to this city for pursuing my master's. Your video just increased my desire to move to this wonderful city. Keep on uploading more travel videos to your channel!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thank you! I wish you all the best with grad school!

  • @brianjsurrey7738
    @brianjsurrey7738 5 років тому

    Lovely video. Visiting there soon

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  5 років тому

      Thanks, Brian! Hope you have a wonderful visit :)

  • @jos101263
    @jos101263 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for introducing the city where I was born and live to the world with this video.

  • @Stroopwafelbae
    @Stroopwafelbae 4 роки тому +3

    Rotterdam looks gorgeous 😍😍 I really hope I get to visit the Netherlands one day 🙏🏽🤞🏽

  • @SimpleHappyZen
    @SimpleHappyZen 6 років тому +1

    Very lovely video, well done :-) Makes me fall in love with Rotterdam all over again. Love, Vera from Simple Happy Zen

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Hi Vera! That's so lovely to hear - thanks very much! :)

  • @yvonnaboth8703
    @yvonnaboth8703 3 роки тому

    I was born and grew up in Rotterdam and I am extremely proud of that ! I am glad you enjoyed the city !

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  3 роки тому

      Hey Yvonna! That's wonderful! We did enjoy visiting a lot, as you can see ;) Thank you and best wishes to you!

  • @docdope654
    @docdope654 6 років тому +2

    i live in rotterdam. and you tell me things i didn't even know. very detailed

  • @tiphaineluccy3795
    @tiphaineluccy3795 4 роки тому

    Lovely. Thanks. :D

  • @bryanmontero
    @bryanmontero 4 роки тому

    Nicely done, great video with accurate and taste.
    I live in Rotterdam myself, really cool video 👍😃

  • @mrmaaical8727
    @mrmaaical8727 6 років тому +3

    Lovely video and very interesting, I was planning just day trip to Rotterdam but after watching your video, I’m gonna add 2 full days, I totally loved what I saw. Thank you

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +2

      That's awesome, Ariel! I hope you'll have a wonderful time there. There's a restaurant there I really liked that you might want to check out. It's called Dudok and they're known for their apple pie. Just saying :) www.dudok.nl/

  • @KasumiKrissTV1
    @KasumiKrissTV1 6 років тому +4

    I live here :D! You made a wonderful video about it yaay

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thanks very much! I'm so glad to hear that :)

  • @nicholasivanderstoop4282
    @nicholasivanderstoop4282 6 років тому +1

    Brilliant ,progressively tasteful. Yeah Rotterdam and the Netherlands

  • @toetovocaloid
    @toetovocaloid 4 роки тому

    This video was lovely 💕 Keep doing what you're doing!

  • @franklincampozano9650
    @franklincampozano9650 6 років тому +1

    Such an instructive, educative, inspirational and dynamic video! Sharing these details of each highlight makes it more attractive and understandable. Keep working Eileen Aldis, good vibes and greetings from Ecuador.

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +1

      Thanks a lot for your lovely comment, Franklin! So happy to hear you enjoyed the video :) Greetings to you in Ecuador! I was there in 2011.

  • @chrisbutler6258
    @chrisbutler6258 6 років тому +7

    I see more of a harp in the bridge, but either way it is very nice. And that hall is very cool looking.

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +2

      Now that you say that I can also see a harp! I like how it's like cloud-gazing where everyone sees something slightly different. The Market Hall is super cool and different - one of my favourite buildings we saw there.

    • @chrisbutler6258
      @chrisbutler6258 6 років тому

      I agree Eileen, Its funny I saw the harp from the beginning, but I find if someone suggests that it looks like something then most people will see the suggestion. I guess some of us are different. Yes that market hall was beautiful! Now get somewhere warm before winter sets in ! Keep up the great videos!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +1

      Thanks Chris! I'm starting to dream of somewhere warm as well - as is our birthright as Canadians! :) You're right about suggestion. I always prefer experiencing things before hearing other people's reviews and thoughts. Then afterwards it's fun to compare notes, ie. harp vs dog haha

  • @Gryphenwolf1
    @Gryphenwolf1 6 років тому +1

    Great video! Can't wait to see Rotterdam in August

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thanks! Hope you have a wonderful time! I also recommend this place for food/coffee/apple pie: www.dudok.nl/ :)

  • @cezarinagarciamenezes1800
    @cezarinagarciamenezes1800 4 роки тому +1

    Very Interesting 💢💫👌🇧🇷

  • @willembruins9103
    @willembruins9103 6 років тому +6

    Very nice video about my beloved city of Rotterdam, love it! Have you also been on the Euromast? Up there you definitely have the greatest view at the skyline of Rotterdam!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thanks so much, Willem! I saw the Euromast but we didn't get a chance to go up it. I heard it's a fantastic view :)

    • @bwzes03
      @bwzes03 6 років тому

      Eileen Aldis Its not as tall or impressive as CN Tower in Toronto, but on a really clear day, the views are amazing!

  • @marjan6008
    @marjan6008 6 років тому +2

    Thank you for Showing Rotterdam the way I see it. I was born there :-)

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching! You have a beautiful city :)

  • @cassandral7939
    @cassandral7939 6 років тому +1

    Loved this video. I'm going to Rotterdam for my European honeymoon in September and can't wait to check out all these attractions! 😘👌❤️

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +1

      Hope you have a wonderful honeymoon trip! :)

  • @zCristian
    @zCristian 6 років тому +2

    Que lugar tan increíble, el vídeo se sintió algo diferente, creo que Rotterdam es realmente increíble e inspirador. Que buen vídeo y ahora me quedé con ganas de visitar Rotterdam :( Gracias por compartir!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      ¡Gracias, Cristian! Estoy muy contento de que hayas gustado este video y también encontraste a Rotterdam inspirador. Es realmente sorprendente cómo tomaron tal devastación y la usaron para innovar y crear belleza. :)

  • @surendrapatnaik4011
    @surendrapatnaik4011 10 місяців тому

    Rotterdam is lovely. Full of beautiful architecture

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  10 місяців тому

      Agreed! The city feels fresh and I love the architecture too. Are you from the Netherlands?

  • @ferrarishrimper
    @ferrarishrimper 6 років тому +4

    Be going for New Year's Eve, can't wait.

  • @judyw1260
    @judyw1260 6 років тому +1

    now i know where to go when i travel to Rotterdam in May, thank you. i love your vids

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      I'm so happy to hear that! Hope you have a fantastic time in May :)

  • @rajputnewly1421
    @rajputnewly1421 3 роки тому

    Nice, 2018 ,I was in Rotterdam.yes inspiring ! Thanks

  • @CheerstoTravels
    @CheerstoTravels 6 років тому +1

    We were just there 3 weeks ago...absolutely loved it! made so many great friends there. it was definitely not what i had expected having already been to amsterdam before! cheers ~sara

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Hey Sara! Cool! Yeah, we loved it as well. Glad you had a good time! I visited Rotterdam first which I think is a bit odd because most people probably see Amsterdam first. It's so futuristic and I love their attitude about how quickly the skyline changes. :)

  • @sauharchau95
    @sauharchau95 3 роки тому

    Love this...Like n subscribed !

  • @Cocolieno
    @Cocolieno 10 місяців тому

    I love your style of travel videos!! Especially the facts and the insights in history :) feels like a mini tour guide tour rather than just a view clips of the most instagramable locations :)

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  10 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! ❤️ And welcome to our channel if this is the first of our videos you've seen! :)

  • @010rot
    @010rot 3 роки тому

    well done nice video rgrds from Rotterdam

  • @angelbambu3655
    @angelbambu3655 3 роки тому

    Such a great informative video, best video on Rotterdam i've seen!! Keep it up :)

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  3 роки тому

      Hey Angel! Thank you so much for the amazing compliment! That makes me really happy to hear and I appreciate it ❤️

  • @nicolasnicolas274
    @nicolasnicolas274 3 роки тому

    Great 'review' of the city! Never been there but the next time I'm in NL I'll try to visit the Markthal for sure!

  • @Whutugot4me
    @Whutugot4me 4 роки тому

    Visited Rotterdam last November on a day trip from Amsterdam. I was intrigued by its architecture from seeing UA-cam videos. Definitely have to get back as I only spent about 4 hours here.

  • @rafapires224
    @rafapires224 3 роки тому

    Nice...

  • @toobydude41
    @toobydude41 6 років тому +20

    So fascinating...inspiring...enlightening...have to love a comeback story :)
    Hard to pick a favorite feature ..I love the Floating Forest...those quirky buildings! Visually striking, no doubt about it!
    I think I can see that dog in the bridge :)
    The outtakes at the end LOL
    BTW your first description of a city (shy, reserved ) definitely resembles me more than your second :)

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      That's a great way of putting it. Rotterdam definitely made a comeback. And I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees the dog! haha you caught the bloopers! 😂 It is hard to pick a favourite. I agree with you on the Floating Forest and I also loved the Market Hall. So unique!

  • @rajeshtadi7073
    @rajeshtadi7073 4 роки тому +1

    Love you Eileen....nice explanation

  • @RafaelSax
    @RafaelSax 3 роки тому

    Lovely!

  • @TheJourneyest2016
    @TheJourneyest2016 6 років тому +2

    Uh my buddy went to the Netherlands this summer I need to go!!!! Great video

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thanks! Yes, you should definitely visit!

  • @dionnevanderhilst1339
    @dionnevanderhilst1339 6 років тому +6

    The best from Rotterdam is the down to earth mentality from the people from Rotjeknor, as the Rotterdam people say. The love for Rotterdam is totally genuin and without any doubt. Feyenoord is the most fanatic loved footballclub in the Netherlands.

  • @madhujyadas5151
    @madhujyadas5151 5 років тому

    Its so beautiful....😍

  • @NettyRasyidin
    @NettyRasyidin 6 років тому +1

    Improve my knowledge after I vaiiting all the palces I visit very detail , helpfull for people who want to visit Rotterdam ..lovely! I like it.

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      I'm happy to hear that!

    • @NettyRasyidin
      @NettyRasyidin 6 років тому

      subscribe mine too, im a newbie in youtube , go continue to another places the way you talk about that the location so easy to understand..love it! sukses Eileen!

  • @leighparker9109
    @leighparker9109 5 років тому

    beautiful video! Thanks a lot for the video. :D

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  5 років тому

      Thanks, Leigh! Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @dtarmizi4967
    @dtarmizi4967 6 років тому +3

    Nice👍

  • @ModulationWarriors
    @ModulationWarriors 6 років тому +2

    We love your video too much!!

  • @habertholmes6051
    @habertholmes6051 2 роки тому

    The tour was liked

  • @gaaboNTVG
    @gaaboNTVG 5 років тому

    I'm going to live to Rotterdam in 6 months. Your video is great! Thank you!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  5 років тому +1

      Awesome! Have a great time :)

  • @jagjots3555
    @jagjots3555 6 років тому +1

    Thanks @Eileen.
    Although staying presently in Amsterdam, NL; I have been looking for places to visit oblivious of nearby Rotterdam's significance in a Tourist's book.
    Dear Rotterdam... here I come next weekend..

  • @Mike-bs3vv
    @Mike-bs3vv 5 років тому

    Love your videos 😍😍 Makes me want to travel next year... alone. 😀😀

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  5 років тому

      That's so great you're inspired by our videos! :) Where would you like to travel?

  • @tourandtraveling8589
    @tourandtraveling8589 2 роки тому

    Wow.Mind blown.Very Beautiful place..Welcome to India..

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  2 роки тому

      Thank you! We’d LOVE to visit India :)

  • @kevinwestrom4775
    @kevinwestrom4775 5 років тому

    Great video !!

  • @bernhardvandenende7292
    @bernhardvandenende7292 6 років тому +1

    Really cool that you actually looked into the history of Rotterdam after WW2! We call Rotterdam "the most beautifull rotten city there is" Rotten as in rot-terdam. Im subbing!

  • @shanana5822
    @shanana5822 2 роки тому

    I saw Numb there ,great band

  • @aleisterpeter
    @aleisterpeter 4 роки тому

    Cette vidéo donne vraiment envie de découvrir Rotterdam, peut-être une des rares villes entièrement détruites puis entièrement réinventées au niveau architectural. Merci beaucoup.

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  4 роки тому +1

      Merci! Je suis content de l'entendre. C'est une bonne façon de le dire.

  • @elisa-2504
    @elisa-2504 6 років тому +2

    i live there!
    it's a beautifull place
    btw love your vids

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thanks so much, Elisa! You live in a wonderful city :)

  • @JP-ge8lq
    @JP-ge8lq 6 років тому

    I’m thinking of visiting here!

  • @TheFluffiesChannel
    @TheFluffiesChannel 6 років тому +1

    Wow...it's been 23 years that I've been to Rotterdam. What a change!!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      The best part is...it's always changing! I love what they say about the skyline there :)

  • @magnusnielsen2648
    @magnusnielsen2648 4 роки тому

    excellent video!
    thank you for doing my research for me :)

  • @tmtchannel3685
    @tmtchannel3685 6 років тому +1

    Jeez. What a great video. Loved the amount of work you put in your videos.
    sary fur english.

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)

    • @tmtchannel3685
      @tmtchannel3685 6 років тому

      Eileen Aldis I come to this city about once every day and yet you showed me places ive never seen hahaha.

  • @SilviaGomesDri22
    @SilviaGomesDri22 4 роки тому

    So Good

  • @mintomax2
    @mintomax2 5 років тому +2

    On Sunday I will be taking my first trip outside the UK since I was a child (over 23 years) I will be travelling to Brussels on Sunday and then onwards to Rotterdam on Monday for just under a week. I would say only 2 people inspired me to travel outside my home country and that is Anthony Bourdain and Eileen Aldis

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  5 років тому +1

      This means a lot to hear and I'm thrilled you've been inspired to travel. Thank you for making my day by sharing this with me. I hope you have an absolutely wonderful time exploring!

  • @paulvandaalen8676
    @paulvandaalen8676 6 років тому +142

    To all tourists in the world, please stay in Amsterdam...........LOL Paul from Rotterdam

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +5

      😂

    • @TomVestvik
      @TomVestvik 6 років тому +22

      Went to Amsterdam for the first time last year. Didn't quite like it, so I jumped on a train to Rotterdam. Wow! Home sweet home! Crossed the "Egyptian bridge" turned right an entered the Netherlands photo museum. Loved it! I'm coming back. ;)
      Sincerely,
      A Norwegian guy

    • @onsomewave8841
      @onsomewave8841 6 років тому +10

      who trynna get robbed nigga CP rdam zuid

    • @Antwan674
      @Antwan674 6 років тому +10

      Im coming to Rotterdam in November...will visit Amsterdam only as a day trip

    • @MrJimheeren
      @MrJimheeren 6 років тому +2

      Paul van Daalen we doen onze uiterste best de toeristenstroom een beetje te spreiden. Toeristen brengen ook geld in het laatje, het is niet alleen negatief

  • @lifewithaydk
    @lifewithaydk 5 років тому

    Rotterdam has many amazing perks. My favorite actually is just the centre; Lijnbaan, Beurs, Blaak etc. Very much exciting things to see, places to eat and it's not as busy as Amsterdam.

  • @santiagotojo6855
    @santiagotojo6855 5 років тому

    Thanks nice video!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  5 років тому +1

      Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @sumer4823
    @sumer4823 6 років тому

    very interesting, thanks )

  • @rubendevries8408
    @rubendevries8408 6 років тому +1

    Leuke video! mooi in elkaar gezet:)

  • @llg1512
    @llg1512 6 років тому

    I’ve lived in Rotterdam all my life so it’s really fun to see this! If you come back you should visit the Fenix Loods and het Deliplein on Katendrecht because there’s such a nice ambiance there!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      Thanks a lot, Lisse! You have a lovely city :) We really wanted to go to the Fenix Food Factory but didn't make it. Just saw it from across the water. Next time!

  • @mansoureh
    @mansoureh 6 років тому +4

    I am traveling to Rotterdam this afternoon

  • @leovomend8789
    @leovomend8789 6 років тому

    as i am moving into rotterdam in like 45 days this is actually good info sortof to get into the mood

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +1

      Good luck with your move! We also enjoyed Dudok for working/lunch/coffee/apple pie www.dudok.nl/vestigingen and Fenix Food Factory is #1 on my list for next time - looks lovely: www.fenixfoodfactory.nl/. If you go, let me know how it is :)

  • @SilviaGomesDri22
    @SilviaGomesDri22 5 років тому

    Very Good

  • @MrEloquent1000
    @MrEloquent1000 4 роки тому +2

    As a native Torontonian (M, 28) researching a move to Rotterdam, I'm excited to see the unique innovations of the city. (including the cube houses!) I would be curious to know; considering Toronto's young/urban attitude aimed towards innovation and essential/"back-to-basics" living (i.e. Witchwood Farmers Market, Trinity Bellwoods, etc.), do you feel that Rotterdam is able to blend the European way of life with a fair sense of familiarity, or do these artistic and architectural features add only a touch of memories from homes in an otherwise completely foreign place?

    • @jackmiller508
      @jackmiller508 Рік тому

      Sorry I am a torontoian too but idk what u mean by that

  • @AnnickW
    @AnnickW 6 років тому +6

    So nice to see you enjoying my country!
    Let me know if you need any help while you're here!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +1

      I absolutely love it! Thanks so much :)

  • @lordsametop8993
    @lordsametop8993 Рік тому

    You are an awesome narrator. I love and enjoy you.

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  Рік тому

      Thank you! I appreciate your lovely compliment and am glad you enjoyed this video. Welcome to our channel :)

  • @TOPPOP212
    @TOPPOP212 5 років тому

    Im heading to Rotterdam in August can't wait

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  5 років тому

      Wonderful! Have a great time :)

  • @Valdemaaar
    @Valdemaaar 6 років тому +1

    Very quality content, Eileen, keep it up! Oh, yes, and you wasn't lucky with a weather as I can see.. But still nice picture)

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому +1

      Thank you! Yeah, we had absolutely horrible weather that day. It was super windy and rainy! I felt like I almost got blown off the Erasmus bridge with my umbrella haha :)

  • @john80c
    @john80c 4 роки тому

    Sadly never been there but would love to go just to gaze at the incredibly inventive architecture and the Markt Hall ceiling

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  4 роки тому

      That ceiling is a showstopper! And, yeah, I love how they've rebuilt the city with such imagination :)

  • @QPerth
    @QPerth 6 років тому +1

    An incredible city, I adore it! Luckily for me I married a Rotterdamer, so we get to return and visit family every few years, and I never get tired of being there and walking and discovering new things (and revisiting others!). Wonderful people, vibe and so easy to get around, and as it’s somewhat in the shadow of Amsterdam, it is 100% authentic and not a tourist city. Can’t name a favourite feature, I love the whole place! [-Q]

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  6 років тому

      How cool that you visit so often! I agree :) Next time you're there go to Dudok for me! I loved it there 💗

  • @rachelwilliams9270
    @rachelwilliams9270 5 років тому

    this video is great. tysm!!

    • @EileenAldis
      @EileenAldis  5 років тому

      Thanks, Rachel! So glad to hear that!