Charlie is a travel vlogger from England who shares cultural and travel content, from budget food to raw street experiences.

In this clip, Charlie explores Amsterdam’s cheapest charity shops for some thrifting fun! From vintage finds to streetwear steals, you never know what treasures you’ll uncover in these bargain-filled stores. Grab your wallet and let’s hunt for some secondhand gems!

1) What does Charlie say which means 'bargains'?


"I'm not going to lie it is very very expensive here but I guarantee we'll find some "

2) What does Charlie say which means "exceptional, valuable, or highly desirable, often found unexpectedly"?

"right guys I've just found an absolute ____ mate"

3) What does Charlie say which means "not a good chance of happening"


"I'll have a look but "

4) Which slang word does Charlie use which means "home"?


"it's just like someone's _____"

"these vintage stores man they're actual ____"

"well guys there I was _____ it ___ saying yeah yeah it's going to be cheaper"

7) Which slang word for "clothing" does Charlie use?


"maybe it's just the the Dutch Champion "

8) Which phrasal verb does Charlie use which means "encountered by chance"?

"right I've just another one"

00:00

ooh guys look at that 4 euros I’m not sure if they’re fake on mate 22.50 they’re going right back mate all right guys I’ve just found this right good morning it’s day two on my Amsterdam trip now in this video I’m going to be taking you around the best and cheapest thrift shops in

00:16

the city center and also on the outskirts of Amsterdam now I’m not expecting them to be as cheap as London because I’m not going to lie it is very very expensive here but I guarantee we’ll find some steals now you guys absolutely love the London thrift shop video it’s got like 32 33 K views so I

00:31

massively appreciate that so I thought I’d come to Amsterdam and do another little version in Amsterdam how about that I find I’m a bit of a charity Shop Thrift Shop connoisseur as it were you know what I mean so I’m guaranteed to find the bargains just you wait just you

00:43

wait mate also guys on the topic of Charity shops I thought I’d debut my new t-shirt and my new shorts in this video both from a charity shop literally 10 for the shorts 12 quid for the T-shirt that’s what I’m saying mate right here we are guys zipper this is the first one we’re going to

01:00

apparently it’s quite famous in Amsterdam so let’s go it’s more of like a vintage store but I’m sure we’ll find some steals let’s go not bad not bad for plain t-shirts that’s quite a lot really right guys I’ve just found this right ten it literally just screamed out to me

01:35

like I was looking at this rail and it’s like the only green one there yeah I think I’m going to get that just that bits uh yes bits perfect thank you very much have a good day thank you oh we even got a nice zipper bag as well oh it’s pretty big going to put all my

01:50

lovely steals that I get today in there lovely stuff mate €10 can’t go wrong right guys I’ve just found an absolute gem mate everything4 what everything can’t be everything surely guess it is okay maybe I can see why it’s all four hopefully there’s some gems in here

02:12

though even if I find one piece that’s all I need just one piece ooh ooh little bit creased but you know what well that’s actually quite nice I actually quite like that to be honest 4 quid well €4 yeah a little bit creased needs an iron but you know what that’s got potential I actually really like

02:33

that that’s banging o guys look at that as well I made €4 genuinely you cannot go wrong with that make € each that’s calm €8 for two n and Adidas t-shirts I’ll take it just those please all good lovely thank you very much oh mate finding the steals today boy 4 each that is absolutely

02:56

unbelievable mate we’re literally like an hour into the video at the most and already three pieces mate better than London 100% right guys next we’ve got rumors vintage and design hopefully they’ve got some steals in there let’s have a little look well guys that was uh that was not

03:21

very good not a very good charity shop but it’s fine we’ve had a good start to the day on to the next one right guys here we go another little charot shop oh that was the wrong sign that I just showed can’t remember what this one’s called but yeah let’s go okay go okay yeah not going to lie guys it’s

03:41

looking like another …. I’ll have a look but not looking promising this is just like it’s just like someone’s Gaff that’s what it looks like never seen a charity shop like this look just literally just looks like someone’s bloody house it’s bloody Wicked mate you know what even if I

03:58

don’t find anything that I actually want I’m happy that I came in here because this is probably the most unique charity shop I’ve ever been in uhoh uhoh guys not a good one again had potential because it was unique and I thought you know this is a nice little place but

04:11

yeah nothing really worth buying in there right here we are guys marbles vintage I’m pretty sure there’s one of these in London I’m sure I’ve been to one of these before but yeah let’s have a little look what’s in here shall we oh sorry sorry ah yeah guys it’s uh it’s one of them

04:33

ones where you pay like 30 quid for a Tom and Jerry t-shirt like these vintage stores man they’re actual ripoffs they’re actually it’s just rude is it like who’s paying that anyway do you know what I mean forget that right here we are guys pop 18 literally right next door to the marbles

04:48

Place let’s have a little look in there shall we okay looks like there’s a quite a big selection to be fair oh yeah massive Place Let’s uh let’s let’s hope they’ve got a good men’s selection that’s the thing with the last few the men’s selection has literally been like

05:07

that size like if that it’s all just 90% women so yeah hopefully there’s uh hopefully there’s some good men stuff mate 2250 just four plain Champion trackies yeah they’re going right back mate see the thing is with this one they’re actually not bad pieces look there’s quite a few nice little like

05:23

night pieces you know a couple of couple of decent little night pieces but they’re just so expensive like after paying 4 for one t-shirt like I’m not paying 12 for a plain Champion t-shirt you know what I mean guys honestly not having much luck with the last few do

05:39

you know what that one was better A lot better than the other ones but still just quite pricey right guys so this area right here this absolutely gorgeous picturesque place in Amsterdam is called Jordan j o r d a an and it’s renowned for being probably the nicest place in

05:56

Amsterdam now if you’re on a budget obviously just come around have a little little walk you know what I mean don’t have to buy anything just have a nice stroll through these neighborhoods and mate not going to lie I’m absolutely loving it just look at these surroundings it feels like Amsterdam but

06:10

how it should be I feel like all of Amsterdam should look like this you know when you see the pictures and Instagram photos and all that I know you shouldn’t base your holidays and your trips and you’re traveling on Instagram but you know when you see the bait pictures I

06:22

feel like it’s always in these sort of areas and you know rightly so because God it’s bloody lovely around here right here we are guys moiso secondhand shop that’s what I’m looking for you see the Vintage shops they’re so overpriced they’re ripoffs but that’s what I’m looking for

06:41

secondhand shop like a charity shop basically let’s have a little look at what we got in here €35 for a Fruit of the Loom t-shirt yeah maybe I was too uh too quick to speak about this one being cheap eh well guys there I was biging it up saying yeah yeah it’s going to be cheaper it’s

07:02

going to be cheaper it’s a second hand shot whoopsie right here we are next guys episode there’s quite a few of these in Amsterdam so I might see if I can go to a couple but apparently these are really good it’s like a chain charity shop vintage shop whatever so yeah let’s have

07:19

a little look in here shall we oh it’s massive where’s the men stuff oh here we go here we go sorry oh there quite a lot hopefully it’s not too expensive right guys I’ve seen a lot of these Champion products I’m not sure if they’re fake or I’ve never seen them before but I saw one in

07:37

the other charity shops so maybe not maybe it’s just the the Dutch Champion clobber you know what I mean but yeah it looks awful anyway oh yeah guys not going to lie these prices are a little bit mad not having the best of luck recently are we oh well on to the next

07:51

one I guarantee in the next one we’re going to find something mark my words well guys uh maybe I won’t be taking a trip to the other episodes because that episode was aw right guys I think we need a little bit of a change of plan the last four or five have been absolutely abysmal so what I’m going to

08:05

do the next place that we’re going to isn’t a charity shop but it’s like a secondhand sort of Street Wear shop so they sell Supreme etc etc never been here it’s called second culture Amsterdam and apparently it’s really good and apparently it’s not too bad price-wise so yeah let’s go there try

08:21

and get some nice PR bits or some nice Nike or something like that you know what I mean right here we are guys second culture hopefully they got some good Supreme bits I want to I want to buy something Supreme I haven’t bought something Supreme in a while let’s go thing is this place has really nice

08:50

bits like some really really nice pieces but so overpriced want it so bad I’m not paying 175 five though honestly guys I’m not having much luck in the last hour or two genuinely right I’ve just stumbled across another one come on come on fingers crossed come on we got to find a

09:08

winner soon I’m not ending the video until we find at least one good winner let’s go see what’s in here shall we never mind also guys yesterday when I landed I wanted to get some Cali right and there was one place that I was going to get the Cali from nowhere else right

09:22

because I know it’s genuine but it wasn’t open it was literally Monday and it’s the only day of the week that it’s shut so I’m going to go there now it’s called coffee shop green place I can’t remember how much it was I looked online how much it was but yeah fairly expensive for one g of Cali but

9:35

obviously it’s Cali so it’s going to be so yeah let’s go there now right here we are guys coffee shop green Place let’s have a little look shall we uh yeah I’ll get two actually blue Zushi that’s what I’m getting mate 100% I’ve heard very good things about it you’re mate can I just

9:51

get a one gram of the blue Zushi please just sold my last Grandma I will have it in an hour again oh no how much is in there not much how much is it even with all the crumbs and the dust and that I might I might just buy it anyway if it’s like if it’s like a n s or something or

10:06

a n 6 maybe is it your most famous CI stream would you say it is the most most popular one as well yeah cool blim is getting the loud packs out yeah yeah thank you very much right there you go mate that’s for the blue Zushi thank you thank you very much mate appreciate

10:20

that thank you have a good day mate thank you oh lovely stuff he said that he sold his last gram literally just 5 minutes ago I was like no please and then he pulled it out and there was a bit of dust and whatnot so I just bought a 8 you know what that’ll be enough for one Zoot that’s

10:34

fine right guys next up we have bejon vintage I tell you what I’m going to do if I find something I’m going to go to a coffee shop and have some of that Cali if I don’t find something I’m going to go to a coffee shop and have some of that Cali how about that of course quite a big one this

10:50

look bloody massive in here ah guys honestly don’t know why I bother where’s the good ones started off so well let’s go to a coffee shop and have some lovely coffee eh yeah some coffee once again the time has come guys once again first time having Cali in literally years let’s see how it is damn

11:16

that is tasty that is darn tasty

1. Steals

  • Definition: Refers to items bought at a surprisingly low price, often a bargain.
  • Example: “I got these shoes for just $10—they were an absolute steal!”

2. Connoisseur

  • Definition: A person who is very knowledgeable and passionate about a particular subject, often used for people with refined tastes.
  • Example: “He’s a wine connoisseur and can tell the difference between hundreds of different varieties.”

3. Mate

  • Definition: British slang for “friend” or “buddy,” often used casually in conversations.
  • Example: “Cheers, mate! I owe you one for helping me move.”

4. Banging

  • Definition: Slang meaning excellent or amazing, often used to describe things or experiences.
  • Example: “That concert last night was absolutely banging!”

5. Rip-off

  • Definition: Something overpriced or of poor value, suggesting it’s unfairly costly.
  • Example: “They charged $8 for a small bottle of water—total rip-off!”

6. Bloody

  • Definition: British slang intensifier, used to express frustration or emphasize a point.
  • Example: “It’s bloody freezing outside today!”

7. Calm

  • Definition: Informal slang meaning “all good” or “satisfactory.”
  • Example: “Don’t worry about being late; it’s calm, mate.”

8. Gaff

  • Definition: British slang for “house” or “home.”
  • Example: “We’re having a party at my gaff this weekend!”

9. Loud pack

  • Definition: Slang in cannabis culture, referring to high-quality marijuana with a strong scent.
  • Example: “He was carrying a loud pack that you could smell from across the room.”

10. Dust

  • Definition: Slang used here to refer to cannabis residue or smaller pieces left after larger portions are sold.
  • Example: “They only had some dust left, but it’s still good quality.”

11. Mark my words

  • Definition: A phrase used to indicate that you’re confident something will happen; “remember what I’m saying.”
  • Example: “Mark my words, this team will win the championship!”
  1. Have you ever been to the Netherlands or Amsterdam?
  2. What do you know about the Netherlands or Amsterdam?
  3. Do you think you could live in the Netherlands or Amsterdam?
  4. Who is the most famous Dutch person out of the following: Vincent van Gogh, Anne Frank, Rembrandt van Rijn, Johan Cruyff, DJ Tiësto, Eddie Van Halen, Armin van Buuren, Freddy Heineken, Max Verstappen, Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Famke Janssen
  5. Do you like thrifting? Or do you prefer buying new clothes?
  6. What are the pros and cons of thrifting and the pros and cons of buying new clothes?
  7. Do you prefer buying clothes online or in a physical shop?
  8. What’s most important for you when buying clothes? Price, quality, brand, colour, texture?
  9. What do you think of fast fashion? Does it matter to you?
  10. Do you know any sustainable fashion companies? What do they do?

Personal Preferences

  1. Do you enjoy shopping for clothes?
  2. What kind of clothes do you prefer to wear on a daily basis?
  3. Do you like wearing fashionable clothes?
  4. Are there any colors you prefer when choosing clothes?
  5. Do you think your clothing style has changed over the years?

Clothing and Personality

  1. Do you think the clothes people wear reflect their personalities?
  2. How important is it for you to wear clothes that make you feel comfortable?
  3. Do you pay attention to what other people are wearing?

Shopping Habits

  1. How often do you go shopping for clothes?
  2. Where do you usually buy your clothes?
  3. Do you prefer shopping in stores or online for clothes?
  4. Are there any brands or styles you particularly like?

Seasonal and Functional Clothing

  1. What do you usually wear during different seasons, like winter or summer?
  2. Do you like wearing casual clothes, or do you prefer formal wear?
  3. Is there any type of clothing you avoid wearing?

Fashion Trends

  1. Do you follow the latest fashion trends?
  2. Have you ever bought something because it was trendy?
  3. Do you think fashion is important?

Cultural Aspects

  1. Are there any types of clothing that are traditional in your country?
  2. Do you think young people and older people dress differently in your country?
  1. Describe a piece of clothing that is special to you.
  • You should say:
    • What it is
    • Where you got it
    • When you wear it
  • And explain why it is special to you.

2. Describe a type of traditional clothing from your country.

  • You should say:
    • What the clothing is
    • When people typically wear it
    • How it looks and feels
  • And explain why it is meaningful in your culture.

3. Describe a time when you bought a piece of clothing you were very happy with.

  • You should say:
    • What the clothing was
    • Where you bought it
    • Why you chose it
  • And explain why it made you happy.

4. Describe a time when you wore something that made you feel confident.

  • You should say:
    • What you wore
    • Where and when you wore it
    • Why it made you feel confident
  • And explain how people reacted to it.

5. Describe a type of clothing you think is suitable for special occasions.

  • You should say:
    • What the clothing is
    • When people typically wear it
    • What it looks like
  • And explain why you think it’s appropriate for special occasions.

6. Describe an item of clothing you bought but never wore.

  • You should say:
    • What the item was
    • Where and why you bought it
    • Why you haven’t worn it
  • And explain whether you would still like to wear it someday.

Personal Clothing Preferences

  1. Do you think the clothes a person wears reflect their personality?
  2. How do you think people’s clothing preferences change as they get older?
  3. Are you influenced by fashion trends when choosing your clothes?
  4. What kind of clothes do you prefer to wear on a daily basis?

Clothing and Social Perceptions

  1. Do you think people judge others based on what they wear?
  2. Why do people sometimes choose to wear designer or luxury brands?
  3. How important is it for people to dress formally in the workplace?
  4. Are there any negative effects of people caring too much about their clothing?

Cultural Influence on Clothing

  1. How does traditional clothing reflect the culture of a country?
  2. Do you think traditional clothing still has a place in modern society?
  3. How has globalization affected the way people dress in your country?
  4. What are the major differences between how people dress in different cultures?

Fashion and Trends

  1. Why do you think fashion trends are so popular around the world?
  2. What are some common trends in clothing in your country today?
  3. Do you think the fashion industry has a positive or negative influence on society?
  4. In your opinion, how does social media influence people’s clothing choices?

Environmental and Economic Impact of Clothing

  1. What do you think about the concept of “fast fashion” and its impact on the environment?
  2. How important is sustainability when it comes to clothing choices?
  3. Do you think buying secondhand clothes is becoming more popular? Why or why not?
  4. Should governments do more to regulate the environmental impact of the fashion industry?

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