- Those are really good.
- Hey everyone Gunnarolla here.
And today we're taking a trip
from Toronto to Amsterdam with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- From all of us, we're glad to see you again,
all the very best.
Enjoy your trip.
- Thank you so much.
- Okay. Take care.
Bye bye!
- We've got special permission
to board the plane early
so that I can take you where no one has gone before,
unless your crew.
- All right, we're gonna check out an area
that not a lot of people get to see.
It's where the crew sleeps.
Whoa! This is so cool.
I did not even know there was a second level
to the plane, but we're here.
There are eight beds where the crew sleeps in rotations.
Can I book one of these seats?
- If you thought that was impressive,
check out where the captain gets to spend their downtime.
- Wow!
Captain gets their own reclining seat
their own bed, their own sink.
And I thought business class was amazing.
- KLMs business class is top notch
but there really isn't a bad seat on this plane.
And today we're in economy comfort
a more affordable way to fly.
Rest assured that maintenance and cleaning
of the aircraft are still executed to the highest standard.
Choose to that.
- All right.
My favorite part of the flight, the meal.
Today we had two choices,
we have a pasta or meatballs.
I got meatballs of course.
I'm going to start off with this salad.
It's got walnuts in it.
We've also got a bun
with course, Dutch cheese.
Wooden cutlery.
That's really good.
All right.
That was a really nice meal.
And to finish it off,
we've got an apple pie, love Dutch pastries and sweets.
Ooh, that is good.
- We are well fed on this flight
with a second round of snacks just before touching down.
And if you have any dietary restrictions with KLM
you can always request special meals in advance.
Now, besides eating, if you're looking
for another way to pass the time KLMs
in flight entertainment system features a huge library
of the latest film shows and music.
- So we're heading to Amsterdam.
What are some things I need to do in Amsterdam?
- The nightlife is fantastic.
The restaurants are beautiful.
Go to the Dam, go visit the museums,
rent a bicycle and go around.
- So one important skill that I've developed
in my many years of traveling is the ability
to fall asleep anywhere at any time, any aircraft.
Here's a tip if you don't fly that often.
You can adjust your headrest and fold it up.
So your head isn't bopping around.
I'll see ya in Amsterdam.
- [Stewardess] Good morning and welcome to Amsterdam.
On behalf of the entire crew thank you for flying KLM.
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
is conveniently just under 20 minutes away
from Amsterdam Central,
the main transportation hub.
We've made it to the city and we're here for a good time.
Not a long time.
Here just a few of the things you can do
during your visit to Amsterdam
a super walkable city with iconic cultural treasures
and some pretty stunning canals.
- Look at the size of these frites.
It's a gorgeous day.
Everybody's out right now.
Love how many patios there are everywhere you look.
You having a good time?
- Amsterdam is home
to a large concentration of world renowned museums.
And for any topic you can think of
there's probably a museum dedicated to it.
- This is a big museum.
I'm so excited.
Look at how big that is.
It's the size of my face.
Oh my God.
Look at that.
So good.
We're at a super popular public market.
Let's get some street food.
Herring sandwich.
That's something.
Actually really good it's like
Sashimi in a bun.
Freshly fried kibbeling.
Little crispy on the outside,
so tender inside.
That's the way you do seafood.
- All right, we've eaten like the Dutch.
Now it's time to get around like that.
Super easy to rent a bicycle here.
You'll find shops all over the city.
We're gonna grab one, start in the park and see
if we're brave enough to hit the streets.
It is barely spring and it's already beautiful here.
I gotta come back.
That's pretty exhilarating.
Cause that was a lot of fun
but a lot scarier than I thought it was gonna be.
All right that was probably the most bumping food hall
I've ever been in.
They've got a whole bunch of different cuisine.
A DJ, it's packed in here.
All right.
Time to face my arch nemesis, bitterballen.
It's mushy inside.
Oh, there it is.
It's like a crispy, savory Timbit.
- And just like that,
our time in Amsterdam has come to an end.
But luckily it's just a short train ride back to Amsterdam
Schiphol Airport,
The home base of KLM, Royal Dutch Airlines.
There's only one terminal here
and it's very compact making it super easy to navigate
and to get from gate to gate.
- All right, made it to Schiphol
I asked you to control my day.
Let's explore.
- There's plenty to do at Amsterdam Schipol Airport.
You could grab a drink
at the Heineken bar with its interactive tabletops
or you could shop some last minute gifts.
Luxury brands and Dutch essentials
like cheese and chocolate are always appreciated.
- All right, we're at the world's first airport library.
You can grab a book, learn something new, read a story
return it before you leave.
They've got books in over 40 languages.
But the coolest thing, this structure has actually
been upcycled from old books.
And they've also got this section where you can donate
or take a book.
All right? If you're a fan of plane spotting,
these are the best seats in the house.
I've got a front review of an aircraft,
right there.
You can see them loading offloading bags, catering.
So as we know, Amsterdam loves their museums
and you can get a taste of the Rijksmuseum.
One of the most popular ones right here at the airport.
It's not a temporary display, but a permanent place
for rotating exhibitions.
And of course we exit through the gift shop
for your last minute shopping.
All right, and the most iconic symbol of the Netherlands,
I'm not talking about wooden clogs, tulips.
All right, we got some beautiful colors here.
Real ones, fake ones, fresh cut bulbs.
The perfect gift to take home
for a loved one or for yourself, I live alone.
- For a nominal fee,
you can access the KLM Crown Lounge.
One of the most impressive lounges I've ever been to.
And for an added fee
you can book one of their sleep cabins.
- Welcome to my nap pod.
We've got everything you need to rest and refresh.
So there are two different room types, one with a bed
on the bottom and one with a bed on the top to save space.
We got a bed for one, TV, outlets.
Nice big sink.
We got Rituals bath products here.
The KLM Amsterdam Collection.
Love this.
You can get this on the plane too.
Temperature control, wifi and essential.
Pretty comfortable.
We got some padding here
crisp white sheets, who needs a hotel.
- As you'd expect the lounge offers
at incredible selection of food and drinks.
- This is a very impressive, massive airport lounge.
They've got two floors of space to rest
relax, catch up on work.
We've got food, got drink.
It's bright.
It's clean.
Travel can be stressful.
The KLM Crown Lounge takes all of that away
and it's a type of space that would make you want to get
to the airport early.
Pro temp, this vegetable soup,
add some croutons leaks.
So good.
No offense to the pita wrap.
This soup is unreal.
- So those are just a few
of the highlights from our trip from Toronto to Amsterdam
but I'm sure we'll be back in the comments below.
Let me know what we should get up to next time.
Thanks for watching.
A la prochaine.