Hi there! I'm an Australian expat living in Amsterdam. I moved here with my husband in 2020, and I created this channel to share my relocation tips & day-to-day experiences in Europe!
📧 Please send all enquiries to: hellofromleesa[@]gmail.com.
How much should you pay the shop to see the leather tannery? In USD
@LeesaYu3 күн бұрын
I think we paid about 5 USD for the both of us to enter
@CherylJesse4 күн бұрын
What a dreamt vacation! I need to go there
@LeesaYu3 күн бұрын
You have to go!!! 😍
@ashwinigibi33907 күн бұрын
Hi can I know how to apply for medical jobs that is radiation therapist or therapeutic radiographer post wht registration is required
@v_zach8 күн бұрын
Greece is a bucket list country. Greetings from Northern California, and thanks for bringing us along.
@LeesaYu8 күн бұрын
I hope you enjoyed watching and hopefully you’ll get to tick it off your bucket list one day! 🥰
@2006devika8 күн бұрын
Congratulationss on the pregnancy ❤️ lovely video as always take care 💖
@LeesaYu8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
@caroln638 күн бұрын
Love this video - I am thinking of heading out in September, hoping to miss the crowds and the insane temperatures but still enjoy some hot (30C) weather.
@LeesaYu8 күн бұрын
I think September would be a really wonderful time to go! Water might even be warmer too ☺️
@krc4jc10 күн бұрын
Are these places you went to open on Sundays?
@LeesaYu9 күн бұрын
Yes most places would be, but all locations are listed in the video and you can Google it to double check!
@krc4jc10 күн бұрын
Hi. I really like your travel guide. Thank you for sharing. By the way, what is the name of the castle you went to in Muiden?
@LeesaYu9 күн бұрын
Castle name is Muiderslot :)
@jurgen.schepers10 күн бұрын
Unfortunately AYO does not do free refill anymore. Nevertheless, a MUST when in Nerja.
@LeesaYu8 күн бұрын
😭 sorry to hear that!
@sangamithraa_11 күн бұрын
Hi Leesa Wt bout management jobs such as human resources especially talent acquisition and employee relations,marketing is it hard to find job just with english?
@LeesaYu8 күн бұрын
You can get an idea by doing a few searches on LinkedIn :) but I know people who work in these areas as English only speakers so yes it is possible!
@veroragomes12 күн бұрын
Really helpful! Thank you 🫶
@LeesaYu12 күн бұрын
❤️❤️
@karenszeto4412 күн бұрын
Hi, may i know if you joined the local tour? if yes, which travel agency did you go with? Thanks.
@LeesaYu12 күн бұрын
Yes we did! All details about our Marrakech-Sahara Desert-Fes tour is in the description box ☺️
@nkautsar517012 күн бұрын
Hii, i might go to Netherlands on August, around leiden and amsterdam. What kind of clothes do you recommend to wear? Thn beforehand
@LeesaYu8 күн бұрын
It’s very tricky to advise you because the weather here is unpredictable. For example, we should be in the height of summer now but temperatures are only 15-17 degrees today and it’s raining every day. I advise you to download the app Buienradar, which gives you very accurate weather forecasts closer to your travel dates ☺️
@ngnicole253612 күн бұрын
Moving to Amsterdam in August, happy to learn about the Fork, even my Dutch boyfriend also don't know this app😄
@LeesaYu12 күн бұрын
Exciting! Yes, The Fork is great! 😍 good luck with your move, and hopefully my other videos will be helpful for you too!
@nafiulawal144310 күн бұрын
same here
@pau_tpbarcelona14 күн бұрын
Is it necessary to have a OV chipkaart if I want to buy a return day ticket NS or a day ticket GVB?
@LeesaYu14 күн бұрын
No, you can buy an individual ticket as well without an ov-chipkaart (and also tap on and off with your credit card)
@dariaengin16 күн бұрын
Hi Leesa💕 thank you for the informative videos🌸i have recently moved to the Netherlands and your videos appeared to be soo helpful ❤
@LeesaYu15 күн бұрын
Welcome to the Netherlands! I’m glad you found my channel and that my videos are helpful ❤️
@v_zach20 күн бұрын
Thanks for bringing us along to Italy, Leesa. I got to go to Florence in the 90's with day trips to Rome and Venice. 🇮🇹
@LeesaYu20 күн бұрын
I hope my video brought back some great memories for you!
@caroln6322 күн бұрын
Great video. Will you do one on Greece as well? Would love to hear more about Milos.
@LeesaYu22 күн бұрын
Yes I will definitely be making a video about our trip in Milos! I plan on working on that as soon as I'm back actually :)
@superdonnaaa82626 күн бұрын
how did you get from Chefchaoen back to Marrakech? was an entire day spent traveling for this portion?
@LeesaYu26 күн бұрын
We actually returned to Fes and flew out from there. I’d recommend that more than going back to Marrakech which is way too far from Chefchaoen. It’s about a 3.5 hr bus ride, so half day travel!
@namenom952426 күн бұрын
It was really informative thank you
@zoma9328 күн бұрын
Very helpful and informative! Thanks!!
@LeesaYu26 күн бұрын
Glad to hear!
@alricamoses2662Ай бұрын
Will be there in July this helps
@melorsheАй бұрын
Hi, i know this comment is a little late, but I noticed a vegan book behind you, and I’m vegan and going to Morocco, if you are vegan, is it easy to find vegan food there? And on the Sahara desert tours could you find things to eat? Thank you!
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
I ate a vegetarian diet while I was there (not vegan), but there are a few very nice vegan places in Fes and Marrakech! Veggie Pause was a stand out in my memory. And of course vegetarian/vegan tagine can be easily found. However we did a tour for the Sahara desert and the vegetarian food was not very good, I’m sorry to say :(
@melorsheАй бұрын
@@LeesaYuok thank you so much for the response
@xnoname223Ай бұрын
Hello i will be going to utrecht in 2 weeks. Is it far to go to Utrecht Summer School Janskerkhof 30 from Utrecht Centraal Station if I bring luggages? Should i rent a taxi app instead? Thank you so much
@LeesaYu25 күн бұрын
Hey there! You can use Google Maps to check your route. Download Uber ahead of time in case you decide to order one when you’re there. Have fun!
@jlee6823Ай бұрын
I am thinking of going to Iceland ring road trip for this upcoming summer on mid August. I might do vlogging as well and I am wondering, are drones prohibits for filming landscape. I want to use it, but I don't want to bother anyone with buzzing noise.
@LeesaYu18 күн бұрын
I'm pretty sure drones are allowed in Iceland!
@why1389Ай бұрын
Going to Amsterdam for a three days trip in a couple of weeks. This video was so informative and inspirational, thank you!
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
Yay! That’s great to hear. Hope you have an amazing time!
@christophtravelculturesАй бұрын
A microphone would increase much your audio in your videos
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
Ok 😂
@carl2707Ай бұрын
It's funny how the hate goes even to expats who are mostly highly skilled and contribute a lot to the society. The dutch must be very frustrated with the current immigration and housing situation.
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
Makes me so sad and angry :(
@AnhNguyen-hm7jsАй бұрын
Where did u all ur cruises and tour on the lake
@AnhNguyen-hm7jsАй бұрын
How do you transfer from hotel to all attractions? By train? The hotel u stay close to all attractions?
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
All details are in the description box!
@SannePetersxАй бұрын
You can get rid of the tv option for ziggo. It doesn't say on the site but they can remove it when you call and save like 5 euro :)
@travelingjackАй бұрын
Best Amsterdam Travel Guide I have seen, so far. Great job!!
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
That makes me so happy to hear!!! 🥰
@ParisianThinkerАй бұрын
So glad I found your channel. After listening to you, I decided I would never want to live in the Netherlands.
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
Aww I’m sorry to hear that but also good to know my video helped you make an informed decision
@maridolvi3723Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Traveling next month
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
How exciting! Have the best time 😍
@rubyjane1628_Ай бұрын
My dream place🥹 i hope i get to experience this someday
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
I hope so too!! ❤️
@ctmybonesАй бұрын
Thank you. Hope to be there December 2024. Appreciate all the tips.
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
How lovely, I hope you have a wonderful time! This was such a fun & beautiful experience!
@ctmybonesАй бұрын
@@LeesaYu thank you Ms. Leesa.
@VanessaLisetteАй бұрын
Thank you, I am visiting in July and feel much more informed now, I am excited to check out the thosedamboatguys canal tour! ❤
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
Yay, hope you have a wonderful time!!
@royolende3772Ай бұрын
Oh my word! I don't know if you remember me - It's Roy from IPS days! How wild that I've just stumbled across your content! I'm contemplating an Amsterdam move, so this is a helpful vid. Anyway, keep well! :)
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
Yes!! Of course I remember you! How crazy that my video somehow made it onto your feed! Glad my video was helpful and feel free to give me a shout if you have any other questions about relocating to/life in Amsterdam ☺️☺️
@OnOurWayAllens2 ай бұрын
Very good and informative info. My husband is a senior manager in food manufacturing. Is there a market for that?
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
Sorry that’s an industry I’m not familiar with!
@Amelia-xr9rk2 ай бұрын
May I ask how did you get to Cesky Krumlov town from the train station?
@LeesaYu2 ай бұрын
We walked there - it was between a 15-20 min walk from memory
@keepspace52582 ай бұрын
nice one for the maternity leave mate. honestly I get where you are coming from.
@Sbdp25212 ай бұрын
Was the weather still nice in October? and would you say that Nerja is a good base for 2 weeks in Spain? or do you have other recommendations? ❤😊
@LeesaYu2 ай бұрын
Yes it was wonderful in October (that’s when we visited in this vlog). If you have 2 weeks, I would suggest about 3 days in Nerja (including Frigiliana), and visiting Seville and Granada as well. They are both very easy to reach and it’s what we did after we left Nerja :)
@akashicrecords96722 ай бұрын
Say what you will about Wilders, but there are many first and even second-generation migrant citizens in the Netherlands, some whom also come from Islamic backgrounds, that share the same sentiments as him about the migration problem. Full is full!!! You won't ever hear that side of the story from the mainstream media because they only want to push one narrative. Unless you speak and understand Dutch well enough, you won't really grasp what's happening in this country from a political and cultural standpoint.
@LeesaYuАй бұрын
Hmmm… it doesn’t seem that complicated to grasp. What’s happening here is happening across the world. The housing shortage here is a concern but hardly a unique problem, and also not an issue that can be simply blamed on migration. Expats are also different from migrants - we contribute a lot in a short period of time and are typically only here temporarily. Only time will tell what the Netherlands will look like under new leadership.
@SandraFeltrin2 ай бұрын
Very helpfull, thanks!
@Justice.willArrive2 ай бұрын
Thanks for this info!
@ellie__swan2 ай бұрын
i think the „diplomatic-ness“ you mention about the makelaar is sort of a Dutch cultural thing (which i’ve noticed in other settings) but I think it’s interesting that it extends to the real estate sector
@globetuber6312 ай бұрын
I think you're very few rare youtubers who are true to each word. I connect with you, and you are real.
@ellie__swan2 ай бұрын
loved the expat/immigrant clarification!
@missyoung8882 ай бұрын
Hey Lisa, would you be willing to share a link of the university course your taking to learn English and also how much it is per course / block?
@LeesaYu18 күн бұрын
Sure! I guess you mean the course I did to learn Dutch? I did the semi-intensive course at INTT University of Amsterdam: intt.uva.nl/dutch-language-courses-nt2/before-state-exam/semi-intensive-courses.html. All details are contained in the link!
@missyoung8882 ай бұрын
Omg, the "Ni How" thing KILLS me! I never quite know how to respond. I normally just say "Hello" back in English, even though "Ni How" is a greeting, it feels very presumptuous just because I look Asian and also assuming I'm Chinese and not Japanese, Korean etc.
@raedos12 ай бұрын
But (assuming you are indeed Chinese), is it really racist to say Ni How to a Chinese? Is it not the same as saying Hola to a latino? Only of course if it is said in a genuine friendly manner.
@LeesaYu18 күн бұрын
Yes it is racist and othering and makes us feel like shit. Please don't say it to people of Asian origin. A few articles have been written already about this: - www.justshapesandsounds.com/blog/themostawkwardtimetosaynihao - www.huffpost.com/archive/au/entry/whats-wrong-with-saying-ni-hao_au_5ee6bdd0c5b6003954d4dd70 - www.vice.com/en/article/vdx74x/yes-im-asian-please-stop-saying-ni-hao-to-me
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How much should you pay the shop to see the leather tannery? In USD
I think we paid about 5 USD for the both of us to enter
What a dreamt vacation! I need to go there
You have to go!!! 😍
Hi can I know how to apply for medical jobs that is radiation therapist or therapeutic radiographer post wht registration is required
Greece is a bucket list country. Greetings from Northern California, and thanks for bringing us along.
I hope you enjoyed watching and hopefully you’ll get to tick it off your bucket list one day! 🥰
Congratulationss on the pregnancy ❤️ lovely video as always take care 💖
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
Love this video - I am thinking of heading out in September, hoping to miss the crowds and the insane temperatures but still enjoy some hot (30C) weather.
I think September would be a really wonderful time to go! Water might even be warmer too ☺️
Are these places you went to open on Sundays?
Yes most places would be, but all locations are listed in the video and you can Google it to double check!
Hi. I really like your travel guide. Thank you for sharing. By the way, what is the name of the castle you went to in Muiden?
Castle name is Muiderslot :)
Unfortunately AYO does not do free refill anymore. Nevertheless, a MUST when in Nerja.
😭 sorry to hear that!
Hi Leesa Wt bout management jobs such as human resources especially talent acquisition and employee relations,marketing is it hard to find job just with english?
You can get an idea by doing a few searches on LinkedIn :) but I know people who work in these areas as English only speakers so yes it is possible!
Really helpful! Thank you 🫶
❤️❤️
Hi, may i know if you joined the local tour? if yes, which travel agency did you go with? Thanks.
Yes we did! All details about our Marrakech-Sahara Desert-Fes tour is in the description box ☺️
Hii, i might go to Netherlands on August, around leiden and amsterdam. What kind of clothes do you recommend to wear? Thn beforehand
It’s very tricky to advise you because the weather here is unpredictable. For example, we should be in the height of summer now but temperatures are only 15-17 degrees today and it’s raining every day. I advise you to download the app Buienradar, which gives you very accurate weather forecasts closer to your travel dates ☺️
Moving to Amsterdam in August, happy to learn about the Fork, even my Dutch boyfriend also don't know this app😄
Exciting! Yes, The Fork is great! 😍 good luck with your move, and hopefully my other videos will be helpful for you too!
same here
Is it necessary to have a OV chipkaart if I want to buy a return day ticket NS or a day ticket GVB?
No, you can buy an individual ticket as well without an ov-chipkaart (and also tap on and off with your credit card)
Hi Leesa💕 thank you for the informative videos🌸i have recently moved to the Netherlands and your videos appeared to be soo helpful ❤
Welcome to the Netherlands! I’m glad you found my channel and that my videos are helpful ❤️
Thanks for bringing us along to Italy, Leesa. I got to go to Florence in the 90's with day trips to Rome and Venice. 🇮🇹
I hope my video brought back some great memories for you!
Great video. Will you do one on Greece as well? Would love to hear more about Milos.
Yes I will definitely be making a video about our trip in Milos! I plan on working on that as soon as I'm back actually :)
how did you get from Chefchaoen back to Marrakech? was an entire day spent traveling for this portion?
We actually returned to Fes and flew out from there. I’d recommend that more than going back to Marrakech which is way too far from Chefchaoen. It’s about a 3.5 hr bus ride, so half day travel!
It was really informative thank you
Very helpful and informative! Thanks!!
Glad to hear!
Will be there in July this helps
Hi, i know this comment is a little late, but I noticed a vegan book behind you, and I’m vegan and going to Morocco, if you are vegan, is it easy to find vegan food there? And on the Sahara desert tours could you find things to eat? Thank you!
I ate a vegetarian diet while I was there (not vegan), but there are a few very nice vegan places in Fes and Marrakech! Veggie Pause was a stand out in my memory. And of course vegetarian/vegan tagine can be easily found. However we did a tour for the Sahara desert and the vegetarian food was not very good, I’m sorry to say :(
@@LeesaYuok thank you so much for the response
Hello i will be going to utrecht in 2 weeks. Is it far to go to Utrecht Summer School Janskerkhof 30 from Utrecht Centraal Station if I bring luggages? Should i rent a taxi app instead? Thank you so much
Hey there! You can use Google Maps to check your route. Download Uber ahead of time in case you decide to order one when you’re there. Have fun!
I am thinking of going to Iceland ring road trip for this upcoming summer on mid August. I might do vlogging as well and I am wondering, are drones prohibits for filming landscape. I want to use it, but I don't want to bother anyone with buzzing noise.
I'm pretty sure drones are allowed in Iceland!
Going to Amsterdam for a three days trip in a couple of weeks. This video was so informative and inspirational, thank you!
Yay! That’s great to hear. Hope you have an amazing time!
A microphone would increase much your audio in your videos
Ok 😂
It's funny how the hate goes even to expats who are mostly highly skilled and contribute a lot to the society. The dutch must be very frustrated with the current immigration and housing situation.
Makes me so sad and angry :(
Where did u all ur cruises and tour on the lake
How do you transfer from hotel to all attractions? By train? The hotel u stay close to all attractions?
All details are in the description box!
You can get rid of the tv option for ziggo. It doesn't say on the site but they can remove it when you call and save like 5 euro :)
Best Amsterdam Travel Guide I have seen, so far. Great job!!
That makes me so happy to hear!!! 🥰
So glad I found your channel. After listening to you, I decided I would never want to live in the Netherlands.
Aww I’m sorry to hear that but also good to know my video helped you make an informed decision
Thank you for sharing. Traveling next month
How exciting! Have the best time 😍
My dream place🥹 i hope i get to experience this someday
I hope so too!! ❤️
Thank you. Hope to be there December 2024. Appreciate all the tips.
How lovely, I hope you have a wonderful time! This was such a fun & beautiful experience!
@@LeesaYu thank you Ms. Leesa.
Thank you, I am visiting in July and feel much more informed now, I am excited to check out the thosedamboatguys canal tour! ❤
Yay, hope you have a wonderful time!!
Oh my word! I don't know if you remember me - It's Roy from IPS days! How wild that I've just stumbled across your content! I'm contemplating an Amsterdam move, so this is a helpful vid. Anyway, keep well! :)
Yes!! Of course I remember you! How crazy that my video somehow made it onto your feed! Glad my video was helpful and feel free to give me a shout if you have any other questions about relocating to/life in Amsterdam ☺️☺️
Very good and informative info. My husband is a senior manager in food manufacturing. Is there a market for that?
Sorry that’s an industry I’m not familiar with!
May I ask how did you get to Cesky Krumlov town from the train station?
We walked there - it was between a 15-20 min walk from memory
nice one for the maternity leave mate. honestly I get where you are coming from.
Was the weather still nice in October? and would you say that Nerja is a good base for 2 weeks in Spain? or do you have other recommendations? ❤😊
Yes it was wonderful in October (that’s when we visited in this vlog). If you have 2 weeks, I would suggest about 3 days in Nerja (including Frigiliana), and visiting Seville and Granada as well. They are both very easy to reach and it’s what we did after we left Nerja :)
Say what you will about Wilders, but there are many first and even second-generation migrant citizens in the Netherlands, some whom also come from Islamic backgrounds, that share the same sentiments as him about the migration problem. Full is full!!! You won't ever hear that side of the story from the mainstream media because they only want to push one narrative. Unless you speak and understand Dutch well enough, you won't really grasp what's happening in this country from a political and cultural standpoint.
Hmmm… it doesn’t seem that complicated to grasp. What’s happening here is happening across the world. The housing shortage here is a concern but hardly a unique problem, and also not an issue that can be simply blamed on migration. Expats are also different from migrants - we contribute a lot in a short period of time and are typically only here temporarily. Only time will tell what the Netherlands will look like under new leadership.
Very helpfull, thanks!
Thanks for this info!
i think the „diplomatic-ness“ you mention about the makelaar is sort of a Dutch cultural thing (which i’ve noticed in other settings) but I think it’s interesting that it extends to the real estate sector
I think you're very few rare youtubers who are true to each word. I connect with you, and you are real.
loved the expat/immigrant clarification!
Hey Lisa, would you be willing to share a link of the university course your taking to learn English and also how much it is per course / block?
Sure! I guess you mean the course I did to learn Dutch? I did the semi-intensive course at INTT University of Amsterdam: intt.uva.nl/dutch-language-courses-nt2/before-state-exam/semi-intensive-courses.html. All details are contained in the link!
Omg, the "Ni How" thing KILLS me! I never quite know how to respond. I normally just say "Hello" back in English, even though "Ni How" is a greeting, it feels very presumptuous just because I look Asian and also assuming I'm Chinese and not Japanese, Korean etc.
But (assuming you are indeed Chinese), is it really racist to say Ni How to a Chinese? Is it not the same as saying Hola to a latino? Only of course if it is said in a genuine friendly manner.
Yes it is racist and othering and makes us feel like shit. Please don't say it to people of Asian origin. A few articles have been written already about this: - www.justshapesandsounds.com/blog/themostawkwardtimetosaynihao - www.huffpost.com/archive/au/entry/whats-wrong-with-saying-ni-hao_au_5ee6bdd0c5b6003954d4dd70 - www.vice.com/en/article/vdx74x/yes-im-asian-please-stop-saying-ni-hao-to-me