THE HOLLYWOOD OF THE NETHERLANDS IS... HILVERSUM? 🍿 🇳🇱

In this episode, Michelle and Alex explore Hilversum, also known as "Hillywood", the hub of media production in the Netherlands (TV, film, radio, and music).

Episode 172 · Filmed on April 30 and May 1, 2025 · Hilversum, The Netherlands

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0:00 Introduction
0:30 We're back in Hilversum!
0:56 Michelle's wearing her Hilver-socks
1:40 Beeld en Geluid (Sound and Vision)
2:59 Foodhall Mout
4:02 Mmm... what'd we get?
5:10 Raadhuis Hilversum
5:47 Suns out, buns out
7:01 A few more Hilversum sights
7:17 Let's try this video again...
7:50 Why is Hilversum the hub of Dutch media production?
8:39 Exploring Media Park
9:47 We're changing our plans again
10:55 Snackline Gijsbrecht
11:58 We finally tried raspatat
12:39 Sanatorium Zonnestraal
13:58 Alex forgot to wear sunscreen
14:19 Hilversum Airfield
15:06 Getting drinks and watching planes
15:27 Our impressions of Hilversum
16:05 Wrap up

#netherlands #expatlife #hilversum

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