OUR FIRST CARNAVAL IN THE NETHERLANDS 🇳🇱 (americans in the netherlands)

In this episode, Michelle and Alex experience the Dutch tradition of Carnaval for the first time, starting in Kruikenstad (Tilburg) and wrapping up with a huge celebration in Oeteldonk (Den Bosch).

Episode 164 · Filmed on March 2 and 3, 2025 · Kruikenstad and Oeteldonk, The Netherlands

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0:00 Introduction
0:34 Alaaf from Kruikenstad :)
1:00 Trying our first Schrobbelèr
1:52 Our checklist for Kruikenstad
2:18 We got the scarves!
2:28 Why is Tilburg called Kruikenstad?
3:46 And why are you saying "alaaf"?
3:56 Trying a Kruikendel
4:50 and trying FEBO's grillburger sauce
5:22 D’n Opstoet (parade)
5:56 Our initial impressions of Carnaval
7:25 Good morning from Oeteldonk!
7:45 Getting a "hangover breakfast"
8:11 Michelle's first Flügel
8:41 and the rest of our "oetelontbijt"
9:15 Michelle is ready to party
9:52 They forgot our worstenbroodje!!!
10:24 Our checklist for Oeteldonk
11:08 What's up with Oeteldonk?
11:56 We can't find the Bossche bol shot
12:28 de Grote Optocht (parade)
13:29 Wow, it is crazy here!
14:02 We found the Bossche bol shot
14:34 How was our first Carnaval in the Netherlands?
15:10 Wrap up

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