This was a bit of a rushed video as I only had 4 hours in total in Amsterdam, but I certainly continue to learn on my travels and this is a good lesson in reaching a bit beyond the busy city to somewhere that to me feels more authentic. Anyway, hope you enjoy and have a great weekend!

Let’s give Steve a big round of applause- he just surpassed 50k subscribers.

I'm watching this on 11 February 2024. Many congrats on over 126k subscribers Steve! Thank you for all your videos! 🙋🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏

Oh! You are making my hart sing, Amsterdam the City were I was born more than 82y ago, and will never be again. Thank you 😍

Yes, one of those beautiful houses on the street with the windmills and a wee red micro car and I would be happy😊. What a scenic place! 😍

That’s what I love about your Videos. You take us out of the usual high volume Tourist Places. What a beautiful location. It would be so nice to stay there and visit Amsterdam. Thanks once again 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺

The Netherlands is probably my favourite country, partly due to the fact that as a railwayman in the UK I get free travel on Dutch state railways (but not on the handful of private operators ). Although they are further away from Amsterdam, Enkhuizen and Harlingen are both well worth a visit.

Thanks Steve for your fine comments about our beautiful country and city’s like Weesp

Ahhhh... Here we go again, a braw Scottish voice, taking me on a trip I can only dream about !!! Thanks for all your efforts to entertain us all, and I am looking forward to this video, just as soon as I make a Coffee !!! Many Thanks !!

Just a tip: Centraal Station in Amsterdam also has a large busstation upstairs with busses leaving every 15 minutes or so some to small towns to the north like Volendam, Edam and Marken in about 20 minutes. These are some really traditional typical Dutch towns on the shores of the IJsselmeer, the big lake that used to be open sea before they costructed all the huge dikes. If you dont feel like the bustle of Amsterdam these towns offer a more layed back experience. Edam is known for its cheese and its a very old trading town, one of the founding cities of the Dutch Republic back in the 16th century. Volendam is a fishing harbour known for delicacies like smoked eel and kibbeling, basically fried cod but in smaller pieces. On the harbour front youll find many bars and restaurants. Marken is a fomer island now connected to the main land with a dike and the village is so beautifully preserved its almost like an outdoor museum. And yes, the free ferries are great. My favorite is probably the one to the NDSM wharf. It also departs behind the Centraal Station and it goes to a former shipwharf and industrial area, now the location of big warehouses full with modern art and other weird stuff like a (very expensive) hotel in a harbour crane featuring only 3 rooms. When you are on a budget its a great way to spend half a day or so costing you absolutely nothing and get a bit more of a unique Amsterdam experience.

Steve's videos are so interesting because he makes them sound so interesting with a great commentary and also sensible, direct footage that is well edited! Great job Steve! 👍

What a beautiful city! That would make a great wee holiday destination. Thank you for exploring all these lovely wee places!

These little trips are magic Steve. Cheers.

Do another, longer Amsterdam and beyond visit! This was a great sample. Amsterdam reminds me of Copenhagen: water everywhere, flat, lots of bicycles! Thanks Steve. 🌞

Great idea to go out of Amsterdam and see another city. It looks great there. Another nearby city that is very nice and quieter is Haarlem. 15 minutes away by train. My wife and I stayed there a few times. The hotels are much cheaper than Amsterdam so we used just to go to Amsterdam for the day. Will definitely add Weesp to my bucket list. Thanks very much for a very enjoyable and informative video.

Wow what a beautiful mini city within a city. By the looks its the posh place where commuters to Amsterdam live. All those bikes at the train station environmently friendly, puts us scots to shame. Mind we have all the hills. Superb vlog Steve, keep them coming please 👏😍

Weesp looks really lovely. So good that you were able show us such a quintessentially Dutch city!

This video made us very curious about Weesp and so - based on your recommendation we went to visit it and stay there for two nights. It was one of the best decisions we have made this year. Weesp is beautiful. A great place to visit and to stay. Beautiful town. Very walkable. Great cafes and restaurants. A short 25 minute direct train ride from Schipol airport (via the Utrecht sprinter train - SPR). Thanks for the great recommendation Steve. It’s a total gem. If you get a chance you should also check out Dinant in south east Belgium, on the river meuse, close to the Ardennes forest. About 2 hour train journey from Brussels

Always love to see leaning facades in those old towns. Reminds me that small businesses are really part of our history.

I loved Amsterdam when I visited, such a beautiful city. I spent a week there. What I love about your vlogs Steve is that, unlike so many others, you do things that we "normal" folk can afford to do. On your last video about your mini cruise, I am so like you. When I cruise I always book an inside cabin as it's only a place to sleep & clean up. I would much prefer spending my time wandering around the ship instead of sitting on a balcony. However, to each their own. Keep up the great work.

My Saturday Steve Marsh fix completed. I will be in Scotland for a couple of weeks from next Saturday so I will have a lot of catching up when I return to London.

Wow. Beautiful. Another great day. Short but sweet. Uh, the video 😂

I enjoyed this video of Weesp. Id enjoy strolling through this place on a summers day. Not overcrowded and it looks like a great place to hike around and see the sights!

Hi Steve from Spain. The trams have certainly changed from when we were there last. Amsterdam is certainly a great place to explore either on foot, on a tram or by boat. Enjoy yourself.

Thanks Steve once again a lovely video, loved the postman pat car on the ferry, the cafe eaten and drinken 4:54 and the small statue 10:21 just count the number of bikes

Very artistic, with the Mondrian inspired train interior, to the Van Gogh bridges in Weesp. It really looks a beautiful place, and good to see so many cyclists around. I liked the old Centraal exterior better, and really enjoyed this video. Thanks :)

Perfect! A little while out of Amsterdam. You made a good choice in visiting Weesp.

Certainly worth the short 15 minute journey on the train to Weesp. I think you'll have to go back again and this time with the good lady. I think she'd like it there. Maybe do a wee getaway break to the Netherlands and cover a few towns/cities. They do like their bicycles over there and they all look the same kind of style. Another great video Steve.

Amsterdam is a lovely place for a visit Steve and I'm glad you love it 😊from Colin in Cardiff

A great little surprise package this video was indeed. You're full of surprises Steve!

Wow lovely place,like you say it's a great day trip if in Amsterdam .Looks a great place to live .😁😁👍👍

I want one of those little cars! 😮😀😁🙋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

This would be an ideal please for you and Alicija to visit Steve, an easy week-end getaway and seems a nice, romantic place, I am sure she'd enjoy it.

Very funny with the cartoon 😅

Thanks for another bucket list destination my friend 👍😍

I was in Amsterdam, about 30 years ago, did a tour on a coach from Valkenburgh. Never been so scared - stayed in Dam Square after my boat cruise.

You are expanding my travel bucket list by the week! 😊 I love your sense of adventure, and your honesty (sharing the fun & challenges of each journey) encourages all of us to take the plunge and venture out. 😉 Weesp was wonderful.

Brilliant as always Steve love your presentation

Excellently done. You picked a very nice day to visit Weesp. Ideal weather for walking.

Another great video Steve. Reminds me of when I lived there for a brief time back in 2007. Loved the place and how different (and better) it was than the UK. Picked up a liking for stroopwafels while there - thankfully Tesco sell them! Congrats on reaching 50k subscribers!

What a charming place Weesp was.....liked that you left Amsterdam and went exploring.......so ook forward to Saturdays to see what your gna bring to us

In an attempt to save money on my trip to Amsterdam, I by happenstance stayed in an Airbnb in Weesp. Very cool to see you feature it, it is really lovely town...er, I mean city. I enjoyed it just like you! Bonus was the Airbnb was in a music recording studio and we were encouraged to observe and play the instruments if no one was recording!

Wonderful inspiration. Just about to come to Utrecht.Thamks🎉

You make the most of life Steve and take advantages of all your trips. Weesp looked like a great place to visit, typically Dutch, as you say, and nice to see windmills. Thanks for taking us along 🥰

👍🏼🎉 What a fun day trip to Amsterdam! I love how you stumbled upon such a charming little city that feels like a smaller version of Amsterdam. The canals, windmills, and old buildings are all so picturesque. And the free ferry ride on the river was a nice bonus! Can't wait for your next video adventure. 🚣‍♀🏰🌷

I’m so sorry I never saw this video before my trip to Amsterdam in May. I would have enjoyed my visit far more!

Wonderful! Thanks😊

Cool place Steve and you got a cracking day to explore👍Nice wee boat trip thrown in also😉

What a gem you found Steve and a pity you didn't have more time there. Still you got a free boat trip and that was a bonus.

I used to live and work in West Germany in the seventies, living quite close we visited Nederland often. Later on....drove in a German registered car through the Zoll Douane (border post) at Enschede, the guard came out of his hut to check our passports, saying two words only, ''Ausweis bitte'' we handed him two British passports, the change was remarkable, ''Your British, good morning, welcome to Holland''. I shall always remember that response, even around 27 years after WW11, the respect shown was tangible !! Always loved Holland, the country, places, people and their liberal outlook. Thanks Steve fir yer wee flog ! 👍

Thanks for sharing this. Although I am Dutch, I have never been to Weesp before. Looks like a good place for a 'wee' day trip!

Well done Steve another great video Paul in Kent 🎉😊

Years ago, I flew to Northern Ireland via Amsterdam. We had about a 5 hour layover. At the time, KLM organized 1/2 day mini bus tours for passengers who were interested. It was great and your video reminded me of that. Great way to give people a taste of the country/city and promote tourism or repeat, more lengthy visits.

It’s always good to get off the beaten track a wee bit. I found Amsterdam a bit overwhelming, Delft was just fabulous. Super vid as always.

Great video, gives me something different to do on my next trip to Amsterdam. Safe travel always and best regards to your traveling sidekick Alicja.😘

Thanks for the upload and great to see another Dutch town (ok city) other than Amsterdam. The Netherlands if full of beautiful places like this. I lived 11 years in Amsterdam and Diemen (which is not part of Amsterdam despite being on the metro network) and am ashamed to say I never went to Weesp but I did go to dozens of other places. When I go to visit NL nowadays I don't even bother with Amsterdam. Last time I had a few days in Dordrecht, lovely quiet little place with a lot of antique shops.

Was going to mention the cleanliness before you did in the video, the polar opposite of blighty, they certainly know how to keep the streets litter free.

Another excellent, beautifully-produced video.

Wee Weesp? Oui! 👍

Nice video Steve. Lovely Little city you visited, love those little cars must be very fuel efficient.

We visited Weesp on your recommendation on our last trip to Amsterdam, it was excellent so thanks for your efforts

Aye, Weesp definitely looks like a place to go... it seems quite a quiet and relaxed place. Good photo ops too.

Another great video steve. I've been to the Netherlands many times but I've never heard of "Weesp" , what a lovely little place ! Every days a school day 😄. Cheers mate.

I’ve been to Amsterdam and all over the Netherlands. My next trip I will visit Weesp thanks to you Steve!!👍😀

My wife’s best friend is Dutch, talked us into a trip to The Netherlands. It was amazing. A guy at a pub we were at kept going on a bout a Dutch and Danish idea of good enough. Stayed in mind the entire trip. They do seem so happy maybe he’s right Thanks for the video as always

What an awesome trip for east Oregonian in the western US! Thank you!

I was last in Amstardam in 2018. Another nearby city to visit is Haarlam. It is a nice market town, famous for its Cathedral. It also has a nice art museum.

Congratulations Steve ,you deserve it . I've been twice to Holland, really like it , thank you for that great wee look about. I liked the 2 floor trains , from me in Irvine 🤗

Always look forward to your videos, cheers me up.

Looks like there will be a return mini-cruise for both of you. An overnight (or even two) would be just lovely.

I'd love a free boat ride. Great video 📸 keep them coming

Steve, the next time I’m in Amsterdam I’ll make sure to visit Weesp, thanks for the suggestion.

This is just PERFECT - we're going to be in Amsterdam for a few days in mid-Oct. Weesp looks just perfect a day visit. THANKS!

Cracking video in another charming city.Thanks for taking us with you again .Stay saf mate, love to Alijcia.

Congratulations on passing the 50.000 subscribers 🎉

Steve! Next time when you visit Weesp try Naarder vesting, Muiden and Muiderberg. They're all in that area. And really nice..

At 4:53, a great name for what I have to suspect is a restaurant.. Eten & Drinken!!! Hilarious!!!

hi Steve ....great video of your Amsterdam trip......I moved to the Netherlands 7 years ago from Newcastle after meeting my now wife in Spain who is Dutch .....best decision i ever made !!!......your right about how organised the Dutch are ......never visited Weesp but looks nice .....may i suggest Groningen for you to visit .....stunning city such a relaxed vibe not at all like Amsterdam....so many people visit the Netherlands but rarely venture further than Amsterdam which is a real shame ...oh yeah Deventer is also brilliant .....you might recognize it from the movie 'A bridge too far' .....

I could listen to you and watch you all day long! Appreciate your points of view and humor as well. Lovely scenery, looks like a nice place. You can always go back. Very cool!! Love the windmills. Thanks!

I really enjoyed this short video Steve. What a lovely place to visit, but the tight timetable would put my nerves on edge.

Great video as usual, It's nice to see my own country trough your eyes.

Holland is a fabulous country , I need to explore it more . Thanks Steve 🙏

Another great little video, and I've got to agree always good to go off track away from the tourist trail

Imaginitive visit 😀

amazing wee city!! such a lovely place indeed, thank you for the trip! And I've enjoyed the beautiful trains and the boat trip too! I must visit Amsterdam sometimes!

🤣🤣I had to giggle at your "Aye" comment. It means a multitude of things in Yorkshire not just yes!

I absolutely loved going to Amsterdam. Would go again any day!

Thanks for taking us to a town that I never heard of !!

Another way to kill those 4 hours and not go into the Amsterdam Centre: there a 3 different free boat shuttles over the IJ (2 capitals, Steve!). The one to "NDSM-werf" (look for the sign) is the longest. It brings you to a raffle part of the harbour but with some great shops to eat and drink. Head back (every 30 minutes) and do the 5 minute shuttle right behind the Amsterdam Central station. The one that Steve did, is just a bit longer. The walks along the IJ between the ferries is quite nice too.

Nice video Steve. You're in the right place. The Dutch also have a reputation for being mean.....they're not. Loved you're Thurso video. Done the trip. Mum from Aberdeen, father from Hull, I am Dutch now and live in east of the country. Our town/village (the Dutch don't really have words like the British. It's either dorp or stad) hosts the biggest one day walk in the world, and also is the location of the Bilderberg Hotel that the Bilderberg Group is named after.....

Brilliant stuff and I will get over there with my wife,,wee place would be awesome to stay in,,not so busy laid back,, what a great find 😉😉 thanks for posting this ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland 😁☘️

Thanks for the insight. Visit family in Almere, so will have to give this beautiful city, since 1355, a visit.

What a beautiful little place!

another nice trip with Steve:) thanks👍

Awesome Steve, thanks, and me being from the Netherlands

Thanks Steve. I loved looking around the smaller city.

Another great train ride is to Arnhem and you can then walk onto the famous bridge with your umbrella shouting that you do not have facilities to take any prisoners (is it only me obsessed with the film A Bridge Too Far!😄)

I've been to London once or twice (or 15...) and Every time I try to expand my visit to zones beyond 1-3, some of the places or so lovely. Like a nice nature reserve in Morden or the quaint Amersham. And there are fewer tourists than you'll find in Leicester square...

Wow, lovely video Steve! I have never been to a Dutch town but I see how I would love it - Weesp looks so pleasant to walk or bike in! Not like in North America where you’re dodging cars everywhere. And such a beautiful day you had!

Congratulations Steve on getting over 50k subscribers. Great second video in Amsterdam. A lovely train journey to a beautiful place. No wonder you wished you could stay overnight there. So much to do and see there.