As a German who grew up only a hundred yards away from the bratwurst-stand in Regensburg I was happy to see that you and your family enjoy visiting my hometown. The shot of the bride at 4:20 is almost exactly the vista my family had when looking out of the window. So nice to stumble upon such a little gem in a video on youtube. I have relatives in the USA and whenever there was a visit it was obligatory to bring along some glasses of the famous sweet mustard ;-). If ever I happen to meet you there I´d be glad to have a little chat, if you don´t mind. I always enjoy your videos, since years, by the way. Best wishes and blessings!
I find Passau to be the definition of the German hidden gem. The view of the town from a distance at night is magical and when you get to the town itself, it look even better! Also off the top of my head, I have fond memories of the couple of times I went to Guerande, Brittany/Pays de la Loire. Very small medieval town and a bit out of the way (in the St Nazaire area) but there's a national park next door and a popular seaside resort (La Baule) just a few km away. And a lot of history.
I went to Bruges last year, beautiful! I advise going during the many cultural festivals, you really will enjoy the music through the streets and the amazing canal system!
Im hoping to make it back to! Being a student and trying to travel is tough! Luckily I have a friend who lives in Brussels which makes it a little easier.
Michael Porter Antwerp is awesome as well! A much bigger city, also very historic, with a beautiful cathedral, some nice museums, a lot of churches and other old architecture, and much more a living city than Bruges, with a lot of shopping, cafés and other stuff. Bruges is more like a tourist attraction in comparison.
Awesome videos man! Your videos really made me want to travel all around Europe, and now it's your fault that I can't shake this feeling off lol. But seriously, keep up the good work and keep "dem videos comin" :) Best regards from Portugal
Have you ever been to Potsdam? It's a place where nearly every European culture is represented in a city located on a river island. Here you can find Italian architecture, baroque palaces (there are 17 palaces), a dutch city quarter, English gardens and cottages, mosques (with a different function btw.), lots of nature, a small Russian village in the middle of the town etc. I think this might be an interesting place for you. :)
I would recommend Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic. Jaw-dropping architecture, hot springs beneath the River Tepla, stretches of which steam. You can drink the waters from the ornamental taps located along the riverside in the old town. Beautiful location in a valley.
There are many "hidden towns" in Europe, but I only visited them in Germany: Meissen, Görlitz, Lübeck, Augsburg, Heidelberg, Baden-Baden, Eisenach, Schiltach, Triberg.
there are so many great hidden towns. I have actually 2 different hidden towns/gems videos and probably will make another video in November in Germany in Cochem with another 10 hidden towns, will research your towns too. thanks!
I've been to Inverness many years ago on a UK bus tour with my parents, nice town. Another great place in the UK is Chester which has one of the best preserved Roman walls, we even got to walk on top of it.
Mark, have you been to Lindau on the Bodensee? There are so many nice towns in that area it is hard to pin one down in Swabia. There are so many nice places there, but you would have to do some investigating to find museums and such to make a day of it.
Hey, this is cool ^^ I came here to get some travel inspiration, but it's really nice to see my own town (Leiden) listed here too. And it is beautiful ^^ Plus, you can sail here and in spring, there are the world famous tulip fields around the corner. But I'd really love to go to Regensburg (and Nürnberg while I'm in the area). ^^
If you go to the Black Isle, you need to check out rosemarkie, it's just past fortrose- the place with the dolphins:) oh and Nairn, Nairn is just magnificent.
pewpewpew I highly agree, Pirano is truly special and my 2nd favorite small village on the Adriatic coast. The world famous caves to see are close by too!
Bruges is hardly off the beaten track - it's now over-touristed and expensive. Also, the Historic Sausage Kitchen by the old Stone Bridge in Regensburg is medieval, not Roman. It's old, but not that old.
+Ernest Padała Gdansk is a popular tourist-city, coming from Norway, however, when i was there, the prizes of alcohol were so low i think i almost died twice in a week. LoL.
Leiden is wonderful. Lived there for 24 years and probably will move there again for my final years. The interesting stuff is in walking distance from the train station, so if you're staying in Amsterdam do take the train. Make sure you visit the _Burcht_ . Somewhat hidden, it's the remains of a citadel on a hill. You have a wonderful view on the old city and it's a perfect spot for taking pictures. Oh, and it's free of charge! One of the best hidden gems of Leiden. Trouble finding the _Burcht_ (as I said, it's somewhat hidden)? Any local will only be too pleased to take you there and tell you all about it. [shameless plug] Can't find a local in the streets? Ask my cousin Chris, proprietor of _Voetlicht_ (art deco and tiffany lamps) at 15 Haarlemmerstraat. Shipping abroad no problem. [/shameless plug]
I loved Ypres when I went there. Plus in the UK at least we learn about WW1 just as much as WW2, I assume that in the USA that you learn less about WW1 because the US were less involved in the war whereas they played a major role in WW2 so therefore learn more about it.
I saw the video about Puerto Rico and let me tell you most people in pr dont speak English. I have lived in the island for 23 years and only 30% of puerto Rico know English
woltersworld Listen to MrAmsterdamcity. Maastricht has a church from the 8th century, a very impressive one from the 11th century, a genuine Roman bridge, 12th century city walls, great restaurants, etc.. It is situated between the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany and combines all the best of these 3 countries. Trust me, you will love it. Other tip for the Netherlands; make a tour around the IJsselmeer and visit the old harbour and fishing towns, with the exception of Volendam, because that's a tourist trap. Recommend Urk (not on a sunday, because they are very christian), Hindeloopen, Harlingen, Hoorn, Elburg and the Zuiderzee museum.
I don't think Bruges really is the best place to go for WW1 battlefields, the "Westhoek" is in the middle of the frontlines, there, you can see much more IMO
As a German who grew up only a hundred yards away from the bratwurst-stand in Regensburg I was happy to see that you and your family enjoy visiting my hometown. The shot of the bride at 4:20 is almost exactly the vista my family had when looking out of the window. So nice to stumble upon such a little gem in a video on youtube. I have relatives in the USA and whenever there was a visit it was obligatory to bring along some glasses of the famous sweet mustard ;-). If ever I happen to meet you there I´d be glad to have a little chat, if you don´t mind. I always enjoy your videos, since years, by the way. Best wishes and blessings!
thanks. i will try to get there on our next visit to sweden. thanks.
Piran, Mdina, Avignon, Colmar, Veliko Tarnovo, Sibiu/Brasov, Cesky Krumlov, Wroclaw, and of course Bruges!
oh yeah. I think a couple of the pictures from the black isle part were actually at rosemarkie. we loved it there.
I find Passau to be the definition of the German hidden gem. The view of the town from a distance at night is magical and when you get to the town itself, it look even better!
Also off the top of my head, I have fond memories of the couple of times I went to Guerande, Brittany/Pays de la Loire. Very small medieval town and a bit out of the way (in the St Nazaire area) but there's a national park next door and a popular seaside resort (La Baule) just a few km away. And a lot of history.
a gem of gems of discoveries You are a starrrrr
yes, ljublijana is great and heading to lake bled is one of the natural beauties of europe
I went to Bruges last year, beautiful! I advise going during the many cultural festivals, you really will enjoy the music through the streets and the amazing canal system!
So true. will be back in Bruges next summer for some filming, can't wait!
Im hoping to make it back to! Being a student and trying to travel is tough! Luckily I have a friend who lives in Brussels which makes it a little easier.
that does, especially since Brussels is so expensive for hotels... I am not looking forward to my hotel bill next summer :)
Michael Porter From Bruges Ghent is only a short train ride away. And it's so worth it! Beautiful and more alive than Bruges.
Michael Porter Antwerp is awesome as well! A much bigger city, also very historic, with a beautiful cathedral, some nice museums, a lot of churches and other old architecture, and much more a living city than Bruges, with a lot of shopping, cafés and other stuff. Bruges is more like a tourist attraction in comparison.
Awesome videos man! Your videos really made me want to travel all around Europe, and now it's your fault that I can't shake this feeling off lol. But seriously, keep up the good work and keep "dem videos comin" :)
Best regards from Portugal
Have you ever been to Potsdam? It's a place where nearly every European culture is represented in a city located on a river island. Here you can find Italian architecture, baroque palaces (there are 17 palaces), a dutch city quarter, English gardens and cottages, mosques (with a different function btw.), lots of nature, a small Russian village in the middle of the town etc. I think this might be an interesting place for you.
:)
Add Oban, Scotland to your list Wolter. It won't disappoint you.
I would recommend Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic. Jaw-dropping architecture, hot springs beneath the River Tepla, stretches of which steam. You can drink the waters from the ornamental taps located along the riverside in the old town. Beautiful location in a valley.
I've been in Rovinj! Awesome channel! greets from the Netherland!
btw, could have added Verona Italia
There are many "hidden towns" in Europe, but I only visited them in Germany:
Meissen, Görlitz, Lübeck, Augsburg, Heidelberg, Baden-Baden, Eisenach, Schiltach, Triberg.
I've been to Ravenna. Loved it!
there are so many great hidden towns. I have actually 2 different hidden towns/gems videos and probably will make another video in November in Germany in Cochem with another 10 hidden towns, will research your towns too. thanks!
I was in Gdansk 2 weeks ago, it really is a lovely city (even if the weather wasn't particularly good at the time)
I've been to Inverness many years ago on a UK bus tour with my parents, nice town.
Another great place in the UK is Chester which has one of the best preserved Roman
walls, we even got to walk on top of it.
If you come to Scandinavia,my hometown Vadstena, Sweden is a hidden gem. It has a castle, abbey and a cathedral.
Mark, have you been to Lindau on the Bodensee? There are so many nice towns in that area it is hard to pin one down in Swabia. There are so many nice places there, but you would have to do some investigating to find museums and such to make a day of it.
Like it u r doing good job
THANks
dokkum in north holland is the sense of a dutch small town, extremly cosy, camping in city center and only two other tents in the midt in july
Hey, this is cool ^^ I came here to get some travel inspiration, but it's really nice to see my own town (Leiden) listed here too. And it is beautiful ^^ Plus, you can sail here and in spring, there are the world famous tulip fields around the corner. But I'd really love to go to Regensburg (and Nürnberg while I'm in the area). ^^
I'd like to see Antwerp in Belgium added. Museums, art, fashion, diamonds and some brilliant architecture.
I definitely support the recommendation for Ravenna, it's so great and not that well-known.
If you go to the Black Isle, you need to check out rosemarkie, it's just past fortrose- the place with the dolphins:) oh and Nairn, Nairn is just magnificent.
i truly envy all the traveling you do. Im going to Glasgow scotland and London for a couple of weeks. Any suggestions.
Piran, Slovenia over Rovinj, Croatia EVERY time, ANY time! Everything in Slovenia actually.
pewpewpew I highly agree, Pirano is truly special and my 2nd favorite small village on the Adriatic coast. The world famous caves to see are close by too!
pewpewpew Seems that Slovenia is about the only country in Europe that Mark has never covered -- strangely enough, since it's such a nice place.
Try Romanian Cluj, Sibiu, Timisoara, Oradea, Brasov.... besides Bucharest, of course.
Bruges is hardly off the beaten track - it's now over-touristed and expensive.
Also, the Historic Sausage Kitchen by the old Stone Bridge in Regensburg is medieval, not Roman. It's old, but not that old.
Regensburg? What about Walhalla it is just in 10 minutes? Lubeck and Rotenburg ab der Tauber are better as for me. Thanks for video)
Good to see Leiden's on the list, but I think it's a shame Maastricht didn't make the cut. It's a gem amongst gems.
True, Maastricht is pretty cool. I tried to spread around the gems a bit. we have a couple of these videos too
What about top 10 hidden towns in United States? I'd like to recommend bumsville, Idaho.
Chris Developer I got Hell, Michigan. look it up
If you really go there, I could show you around town. We also have a City Hall from the early 1500's (oldest part from the 1400's)
Did you catch haggis whilst in Scotland ? ;)
Walter Gdansk isnt a hidden town, it's a big tourist-academic city near the Baltic coast ; d
+Ernest Padała Gdansk is a popular tourist-city, coming from Norway, however, when i was there, the prizes of alcohol were so low i think i almost died twice in a week. LoL.
I give you one tip, go and visit Ulm Germany. My hometown is one of the beautifulest old citys in Germany.
Gustavo Slavic with the largest church steeple in the world! if I remember correctly :)
Exactly
Gustavo Slavic Einstein's hometown as well!! :)
Didn't Luther come from there?
Luther was from eastern germany, Ulm is in the south.
LEIDEN!
Leiden is wonderful.
Lived there for 24 years and probably will move there again for my final years.
The interesting stuff is in walking distance from the train station, so if you're staying in Amsterdam do take the train.
Make sure you visit the _Burcht_ . Somewhat hidden, it's the remains of a citadel on a hill. You have a wonderful view on the old city and it's a perfect spot for taking pictures.
Oh, and it's free of charge!
One of the best hidden gems of Leiden. Trouble finding the _Burcht_ (as I said, it's somewhat hidden)?
Any local will only be too pleased to take you there and tell you all about it.
[shameless plug]
Can't find a local in the streets? Ask my cousin Chris, proprietor of _Voetlicht_ (art deco and tiffany lamps) at 15 Haarlemmerstraat.
Shipping abroad no problem.
[/shameless plug]
Have you ever visted the region " Haspengouw" In Limburg, Belgium during spring ?
not yet. but I will be by there next summer
woltersworld
I really advise to go there during blossom period :)
I loved Ypres when I went there. Plus in the UK at least we learn about WW1 just as much as WW2, I assume that in the USA that you learn less about WW1 because the US were less involved in the war whereas they played a major role in WW2 so therefore learn more about it.
what country in europe in the most green?
I am a horrible person :) sorry ;)
just keep traveling and all will be well :)
Were you ever in Slovenia, EU?
I saw the video about Puerto Rico and let me tell you most people in pr dont speak English. I have lived in the island for 23 years and only 30% of puerto Rico know English
Valkenburg with the mines
cool. will check it out on our next visit!
woltersworld Listen to MrAmsterdamcity.
Maastricht has a church from the 8th century, a very impressive one from the 11th century, a genuine Roman bridge, 12th century city walls, great restaurants, etc..
It is situated between the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany and combines all the best of these 3 countries. Trust me, you will love it.
Other tip for the Netherlands; make a tour around the IJsselmeer and visit the old harbour and fishing towns, with the exception of Volendam, because that's a tourist trap. Recommend Urk (not on a sunday, because they are very christian), Hindeloopen, Harlingen, Hoorn, Elburg and the Zuiderzee museum.
Yes Maastricht is indeed a beautiful place to visit
or goettingen :) most of the after war movies were filmed here because it wasn't bombed.
Gdansk isn't a " hidden" town. It's one of the largest towns in Poland
I don't think Bruges really is the best place to go for WW1 battlefields, the "Westhoek" is in the middle of the frontlines, there, you can see much more IMO
No Czech Republic?..
I've recommended Karlovy Vary.
What about Baghdad? :(
DelJuvePiero Flint Is Better
another spared northern germany city is celle.
Rovinj? Pffff.... you obviously haven't been to Piran, Slovenia ;) .
+damonstr he doesnt want to wait in line to go swimming
+damonstr he doesnt want to wait in line to go swimming
+damonstr he doesnt want to wait in line to go swimming
+blackcarmafia Haha that's true.
j'aime pas !!!