I travelled to Japan last spring and I didn't touch my phone at all (only for maps and last minute research, but no social media) and it was the best decision ever. Totally recommended if you have the chance to do it during your trip. It just happened naturally when I got there. I was so happy living in the moment for once in my life I didn't feel the urge to escape from reality by diving into my socials. Plus I had a camera for my pics, so the temptation to reach for my phone was minimal. All those places in your itinerary are so aesthetically pleasing, I'm sure you'll love them. Enjoy your well deserved holiday!😊
Fellow half-Dutch Aussie here, my dad's parents are also Dutch and I love visiting the Netherlands and connecting with my heritage! HAVE FUN in Europe, you deserve your break.
How exciting and have fun relaxing together! With packing and your linen skirt, roll it loosely and that way it won't crumple. I roll all my clothes when travelling and it works a treat!
So sweet to see your excitement! How wonderful to be able to work hard ahead of time and then take a spacious break. Looove that you and Matt are so clear on protecting your vacation time from work or too much phone use. I hope you’re able to just drop in and enjoy each part of your trip!
Hello, Janelle. I just returned from Europe 2 weeks ago and have learned a few things about travelling long distances. Please do pack very lightly. I took a 20kg suitcase and it proved problematic when having to climb narrow stairs on high speed trains, climbing stairs to accommodation and when navigating regional train stations. 15kg or less would be much easier to manage. I also had a few changes of clothing, but realised I packed too much. You will probably find that 3 or 4 outfits will be more than adequate. Washing clothing whilst travelling is also quite costly if using a service laundry. I would budget on approximately 50 EUR to wash and dry 3 bottoms and 3 tops. Phew! Europe is a wonderful place to visit, but make sure you also have good ankle support for your feet as you will be doing a lot of walking. Have a wonderful time. I hope one day to catch up with you in Launceston ... I live in the North East Tas and think you are doing a fantastic job of running your channel. Take care.
Thanks so much Kerry! So far I’m very happy I decided to pack on the lighter side and luckily some of the places we are staying have laundry facilities because there is no way I would be paying 50 euros to wash my clothes 😳 It’s so nice to hear from a fellow Tasmanian x
I hope you have a wonderful trip! 6 weeks will be amazing and such a good recharge! Having lived in Europe though, do not underestimate the cold! It gets into your bones there and doesn't leave, even in autumn. Super jelly about the Christmas markets! 😊
Enjoy the trip! I went to Europe 9 years ago to also visit the Netherlands as that is where my mums parents were from. Such a beautiful place, and felt like I belonged. Saw both the houses my grandparents grew up in and even stayed at the hotel where my grandfather had worked.💕🇳🇱🌷
I am packing for a 6 months move to Rome so this video was actually SO helpful! Loved hearing the rationale behind all the pieces and also the book choices. Have a great time!
Might want some fleece lined tights to make your dresses more comfortable in cold weather. I’m sure they are available in Europe. Have an amazing trip. I’m happy for your family to have this time.
This is so exciting. I am leaving the middle of November to go back home to Germany to spend the holidays with my parents. I always fly into Amsterdam and let me tell you that is one windy place. Then I take the train to get to my several destinations in Germany. I hope y'all have a wonderful time.
Have the best time. Wish I was in your suitcase! Would stop off & see rellies in Netherlands then continue north for some delicious cold! Your coat reminds me of one I got in Oslo last time.
This is very exciting for you and Matt, Janelle. I would have packed your corduroy clothing. It would have been the perfect material to take away with you. Safe travelling and have a fabulous time.🥰
I had no idea you were half dutch! That is so cool! As a dutchy I'm now very curious where your grandparents were from, maybe I can give you some extra tips about the area. Also, I love that you still wear dresses eventhough the weather is getting colder, I never really know how to do that! I'd looove a video on how you would dress for winter to get some inspiration (when you get back ofcourse, so good to take those weeks off!) Enjoy your trip together ❤️ and if you need anything when in the Netherlands, shoot me a message! :)
Have a lovely time Janelle! So special that you are coming to the Netherlands, i’m from there.🙂 If you need any tips, you can always ask as me! If you are looking for thrift stores, they are called ‘Kringloop’ or ‘Kringloopwinkel’ in the Netherlands. It’s also a fun way to see some older dutch products. Have fun sweetheart!😘
They all look like good choices! Some recommendations for you, hope you get to see these. 1) if you need a book while you're in Paris, try Shakespeare's - its right by NotreDame so you shouldn't have any issues in finding it, but it is an English bookshop (although a bit of a tourist trap). 2) If you will be in the Netherlands for 5th December then you'll get to experience Sinterklaas! It's the feast of St. Nicholas, sounds religious (but isn't, really), and there's tons of food and traditions associated with it. Hope you get to experience that, my husband is Dutch and I regard the Netherlands as my 'second home'. *Many* people in NL speak English, I only ever ran into one person who didn't and who was in the hospitality industry, so you should be fine in that aspect. Regardless, I hope you have a wonderful wonderful time travelling around, I already follow you on instagram so have been seeing some of your great photos of Rome and pasta! Happy holidays!
Just got back from Switzerland/Italy/Paris last week. Shakespeare and Co is the best! They sell English books and this was a popular hang out for famous writers in the past. Then take your new books for an hour or two in Luxembourg Gardens. Bliss.
I enjoyed your video very much. Travel is such a wonderful experience and I’m sure you’re going to enjoy it immensely. I’ve already spotted your Italy photo on Insta. Happy travels!
Lovely choices; it will be cold so you might want to add another long sleeve top, and or sweater for layering. The pinafore is I’ll be perfect - do you have one you can swap out for one of the short-sleeve dresses? I’m excited for you! Have a great trip 😎
I hope you do another embroidery trip moments thing - just take a little sketchbook and color pencils for the ideas and when you have time do the embroidery later. 🥰
Have the most wonderful time. I love the idea of the phone detox. Layers, walking shoes and a good waterproof. Great fabrics in northern Italy , in the Parisian fabric district in Montmartre, and in Denmark.........There is a great book called Love and War in the Appenines by Eric Newby. It tells the story of how he met his wife when he was an escaped POW hiding in the mountains in Italy, she was a young girl in the resistance.
So I did end up taking the linen skirt and so far so good! It hasn’t needed an iron 😅 My biggest hack is hanging clothes that are a little creased in the bathroom while I shower and the steam sorts them right out 👌🏻
"I'm going north.... Belgium and the Netherlands so it's going to be quite cold" Me as a Scandinavian: 🤪 You need to come to us if you want to experience real cold.
@@lizvanwessem2055 Exactly. I were in London early February one year and wore a think wool jacket and a scarf, that was all that was needed and February tend to be one of the colder months. Now you have what could be considered summer temperatures if it was here.
@@paulavandieden8609 Northern Russia is a tad bit colder than us, but at the moment, i wouldn't recommend anyone going to Putinland. The snow have started to fall a little bit in our most northern regions, but you have to head up a mountain if you want more than a little frost on the ground.
I also live in Tasmania and just came back from 5 weeks in Eastern Canada (ie Fall). I packed for similar temperatures to that we had been experiencing in Tassie before we left ie 13-15c. It ended up being mostly around 20c. Layering is definitely the way to go. You can purchase some thermals if you get too cold. A 60cm suitcase when full will weigh about 15-16 kg and discourages overbuying of souvenirs. Remember to take a full change of clothes in your carry-on (including nightwear and underwear) just in case. A folding umbrella is useful. Apple air tags ensure you know where your luggage is. Most of all enjoy your holiday!
Please take care for your journey, Europe has got since 2015 quite unsafe. Greetings from the Netherlands ❤ (for the Netherlands you need some quilted rain jacket and obligatory ankle boots)
On a side note, everyone seeming more happy in the 90s and 2000s ; it’s also before the financial crash. The economy has a big impact on everyone’s mood.
Any chance your Rosary Jumper is made from super wash wool and just needs some clothes dryer action to snap into shape? I had a bad experience once with a jumper stretching out and i didn't realize that super wash can stretch out if it is blocked flat and _not_ put in a warm tumble dryer. I ripped the whole thing out bc i assumed it was my gauge D: D: D:
I travelled to Japan last spring and I didn't touch my phone at all (only for maps and last minute research, but no social media) and it was the best decision ever. Totally recommended if you have the chance to do it during your trip. It just happened naturally when I got there. I was so happy living in the moment for once in my life I didn't feel the urge to escape from reality by diving into my socials. Plus I had a camera for my pics, so the temptation to reach for my phone was minimal.
All those places in your itinerary are so aesthetically pleasing, I'm sure you'll love them. Enjoy your well deserved holiday!😊
Fellow half-Dutch Aussie here, my dad's parents are also Dutch and I love visiting the Netherlands and connecting with my heritage! HAVE FUN in Europe, you deserve your break.
How exciting and have fun relaxing together! With packing and your linen skirt, roll it loosely and that way it won't crumple. I roll all my clothes when travelling and it works a treat!
So sweet to see your excitement! How wonderful to be able to work hard ahead of time and then take a spacious break. Looove that you and Matt are so clear on protecting your vacation time from work or too much phone use. I hope you’re able to just drop in and enjoy each part of your trip!
Thank you!! We are very excited 😄
Hello, Janelle. I just returned from Europe 2 weeks ago and have learned a few things about travelling long distances. Please do pack very lightly. I took a 20kg suitcase and it proved problematic when having to climb narrow stairs on high speed trains, climbing stairs to accommodation and when navigating regional train stations. 15kg or less would be much easier to manage. I also had a few changes of clothing, but realised I packed too much. You will probably find that 3 or 4 outfits will be more than adequate. Washing clothing whilst travelling is also quite costly if using a service laundry. I would budget on approximately 50 EUR to wash and dry 3 bottoms and 3 tops. Phew! Europe is a wonderful place to visit, but make sure you also have good ankle support for your feet as you will be doing a lot of walking. Have a wonderful time. I hope one day to catch up with you in Launceston ... I live in the North East Tas and think you are doing a fantastic job of running your channel. Take care.
Thanks so much Kerry! So far I’m very happy I decided to pack on the lighter side and luckily some of the places we are staying have laundry facilities because there is no way I would be paying 50 euros to wash my clothes 😳 It’s so nice to hear from a fellow Tasmanian x
Buy a coat at the op shops if you need and you can redonate before you come home!! Works a treat and you don't have to pack one. Enjoy your trip!
What a good idea!!!
How exciting! Enjoy your European adventure, savour every moment 😊
I hope you have a wonderful trip! 6 weeks will be amazing and such a good recharge! Having lived in Europe though, do not underestimate the cold! It gets into your bones there and doesn't leave, even in autumn. Super jelly about the Christmas markets! 😊
American living in the Netherlands here. So excited for you to experience this beautiful country
Enjoy the trip! I went to Europe 9 years ago to also visit the Netherlands as that is where my mums parents were from. Such a beautiful place, and felt like I belonged. Saw both the houses my grandparents grew up in and even stayed at the hotel where my grandfather had worked.💕🇳🇱🌷
Ahh I love that so much! A few of my cousins have been and said they instantly felt at home too so I’m excited to see if I feel the same 😄
Hope you are having a very well deserved break. Great and beautiful countries to visit. I think you will also get a flavour of a European Christmas.❤
So exciting! Have an amazing time ✨
I am packing for a 6 months move to Rome so this video was actually SO helpful! Loved hearing the rationale behind all the pieces and also the book choices. Have a great time!
Rick Steves is such a lovely little show. He’s so wholesome! Enjoy your trip!!! 💙
Soo wholesome!!
Enjoy your time and have lots of fun. We'll be here when you get back. Very happy for you.
Travel safe,and have a wonderful time.❤
Have a great holiday. Was interesting to see your beauty items, i too love lazy sunday morning. It's such a relaxing scent 🙂
Have a wonderful wonderful time!!!!!❤
Thank you!! 🧡
Might want some fleece lined tights to make your dresses more comfortable in cold weather. I’m sure they are available in Europe.
Have an amazing trip. I’m happy for your family to have this time.
This is so exciting. I am leaving the middle of November to go back home to Germany to spend the holidays with my parents. I always fly into Amsterdam and let me tell you that is one windy place. Then I take the train to get to my several destinations in Germany. I hope y'all have a wonderful time.
Have a lot of fun. My daughter went to Europe during university and loved it.
Have a great time in Europe, fun and safe trip. 🎉🎉
Have the best time. Wish I was in your suitcase! Would stop off & see rellies in Netherlands then continue north for some delicious cold! Your coat reminds me of one I got in Oslo last time.
Hope you have a great holiday. I went back to Europe to see where my parents were born and raised and so enjoyed it. Enjoy!
This is very exciting for you and Matt, Janelle.
I would have packed your corduroy clothing. It would have been the perfect material to take away with you.
Safe travelling and have a fabulous time.🥰
OMG you’re coming to Belgium! 🇧🇪 ❤ Enjoy 🌟🌟
Have the most wonderful time!
So exited that you're taking a true vacation and not even doing any filming! Hope you're having a wonderful trip!
I had no idea you were half dutch! That is so cool! As a dutchy I'm now very curious where your grandparents were from, maybe I can give you some extra tips about the area. Also, I love that you still wear dresses eventhough the weather is getting colder, I never really know how to do that! I'd looove a video on how you would dress for winter to get some inspiration (when you get back ofcourse, so good to take those weeks off!) Enjoy your trip together ❤️ and if you need anything when in the Netherlands, shoot me a message! :)
I hope you have safe and fun travels!
Have yourself an awesome time your going to love it there.
Have a fabulous holiday Janelle. See you in six weeks. X
You're absolutely amazing, Janelle and I hope you have a great time in Europe!
So much to see in Belgium - Happiest time when I got to live there for a year. Hope you are having a wonderful time.🧡
We are both so excited for Belgium!!
Have a lovely time Janelle! So special that you are coming to the Netherlands, i’m from there.🙂 If you need any tips, you can always ask as me! If you are looking for thrift stores, they are called ‘Kringloop’ or ‘Kringloopwinkel’ in the Netherlands. It’s also a fun way to see some older dutch products. Have fun sweetheart!😘
Hope you have the best time!
Have the best time 🖤
Enjoy your trip. I’m also half Dutch (Mums side)❤❤
They all look like good choices! Some recommendations for you, hope you get to see these. 1) if you need a book while you're in Paris, try Shakespeare's - its right by NotreDame so you shouldn't have any issues in finding it, but it is an English bookshop (although a bit of a tourist trap). 2) If you will be in the Netherlands for 5th December then you'll get to experience Sinterklaas! It's the feast of St. Nicholas, sounds religious (but isn't, really), and there's tons of food and traditions associated with it. Hope you get to experience that, my husband is Dutch and I regard the Netherlands as my 'second home'. *Many* people in NL speak English, I only ever ran into one person who didn't and who was in the hospitality industry, so you should be fine in that aspect. Regardless, I hope you have a wonderful wonderful time travelling around, I already follow you on instagram so have been seeing some of your great photos of Rome and pasta! Happy holidays!
Just got back from Switzerland/Italy/Paris last week. Shakespeare and Co is the best! They sell English books and this was a popular hang out for famous writers in the past. Then take your new books for an hour or two in Luxembourg Gardens. Bliss.
Thanks so much for the recommendations! Shakespeare is definitely on the list!!
Enjoy your trip.
I enjoyed your video very much. Travel is such a wonderful experience and I’m sure you’re going to enjoy it immensely. I’ve already spotted your Italy photo on Insta. Happy travels!
I hope you bought an umbrella!!! 😅Enjoy the beautiful architect, food and fabric shops xx
Lovely choices; it will be cold so you might want to add another long sleeve top, and or sweater for layering. The pinafore is I’ll be perfect - do you have one you can swap out for one of the short-sleeve dresses? I’m excited for you! Have a great trip 😎
Enjoy your trip. I’ve just had 10 days in beautiful Launceston,
Take a wool sweater. Absolute necessity for cold and damp.
Have an amazing time away safe journey 😊😊😊
Enjoy your well earned break ❤
Enjoy your much deserved vacation in Europe.
I hope you do another embroidery trip moments thing - just take a little sketchbook and color pencils for the ideas and when you have time do the embroidery later. 🥰
I’ve been making little cross stitch designs each day so far with the plan to stitch them once I’m home! 😄
Have the most wonderful time. I love the idea of the phone detox. Layers, walking shoes and a good waterproof. Great fabrics in northern Italy , in the Parisian fabric district in Montmartre, and in Denmark.........There is a great book called Love and War in the Appenines by Eric Newby. It tells the story of how he met his wife when he was an escaped POW hiding in the mountains in Italy, she was a young girl in the resistance.
You'll have an awesome time.
Safe travels🙏🙏😊
I hope you enjoy your trip. I’m disapointed you are not going to vlog while you are away but I can understand your reasons.
Seriously, don’t take anything you need to iron.
So I did end up taking the linen skirt and so far so good! It hasn’t needed an iron 😅 My biggest hack is hanging clothes that are a little creased in the bathroom while I shower and the steam sorts them right out 👌🏻
As much as I love a physical book, I would absolutely take advantage of Kindle for a long trip with big books.
Enjoy and your gonna be wearing that coat a lot!!!
"I'm going north.... Belgium and the Netherlands so it's going to be quite cold"
Me as a Scandinavian: 🤪
You need to come to us if you want to experience real cold.
My thoughts exactly! Scandinavia rules for this Queenslander
Yeah I was thinking "she might be a little disappointed with how cold it isn't..." (from a Brit)
@@lizvanwessem2055 Exactly. I were in London early February one year and wore a think wool jacket and a scarf, that was all that was needed and February tend to be one of the colder months. Now you have what could be considered summer temperatures if it was here.
@@paulavandieden8609 Northern Russia is a tad bit colder than us, but at the moment, i wouldn't recommend anyone going to Putinland.
The snow have started to fall a little bit in our most northern regions, but you have to head up a mountain if you want more than a little frost on the ground.
I also live in Tasmania and just came back from 5 weeks in Eastern Canada (ie Fall). I packed for similar temperatures to that we had been experiencing in Tassie before we left ie 13-15c. It ended up being mostly around 20c. Layering is definitely the way to go. You can purchase some thermals if you get too cold. A 60cm suitcase when full will weigh about 15-16 kg and discourages overbuying of souvenirs. Remember to take a full change of clothes in your carry-on (including nightwear and underwear) just in case. A folding umbrella is useful. Apple air tags ensure you know where your luggage is. Most of all enjoy your holiday!
Enjoy !
Please take care for your journey, Europe has got since 2015 quite unsafe. Greetings from the Netherlands ❤ (for the Netherlands you need some quilted rain jacket and obligatory ankle boots)
Will you be documenting your trip with another cross stitch project?
I’m hoping to yes! I’ve been making little designs for each day and will stitch them once I’m home 😊
On a side note, everyone seeming more happy in the 90s and 2000s ; it’s also before the financial crash. The economy has a big impact on everyone’s mood.
Any chance your Rosary Jumper is made from super wash wool and just needs some clothes dryer action to snap into shape? I had a bad experience once with a jumper stretching out and i didn't realize that super wash can stretch out if it is blocked flat and _not_ put in a warm tumble dryer. I ripped the whole thing out bc i assumed it was my gauge D: D: D:
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I prevent my sweaters(jumpers) from stretching by folding them not hanging.
You pack light! 😂
Just be careful with pickpockets. They are everywhere. Otherwise, enjoy it a lot.