Europe is an amalgamation of many different cultures and dialects, and so is the English language. The Germanic tongue has been influenced by Latin, French, and others over the centuries, with its core grammar and a significant portion of basic vocabulary stemming from Proto-Germanic, the ancestor of German, Dutch, and Scandinavian dialects. Therefore, some of the words we use are very similar to those heard across the Channel. West Frisian, a language spoken by people living in Friesland, a province of the Netherlands, is "remarkably similar to Old English”, YouTube expert Xiaomanyc says.

So much so that 1,000 years ago people from Friesland and England could understand each other. This familiarity has not completely disappeared as even today modern English speakers may understand some of the words used in the Dutch region. The dialect is believed to be the closest living relative to modern English. Friesland has the lowest population density out of all of the Netherlands’ regions, and only a fraction of the national average.

The people living there are mainly Protestant, and have conserved their own unique language and literature.

Agriculture is the backbone of the local economy, and farmers specialise in beef and dairy.

People also visit Friesland for water sports, as there are many rental companies offering electric sloops, canoes and SUPs.

Leeuwarden is the only large town, and the region is served by Harlingen, its only port.

"I recently went to the last town in the world that still speaks Old English and I was shocked by how much I could speak and understand," Xiaomanyc said.

"Well okay, it’s not exactly Old English, it’s a rare language called West Frisian, but is remarkably similar to Old English, so similar in fact that 1,000 years ago the English and Frisians could understand each other, and even you too modern English speaker can probably understand much of the dialogue in this video."

"That’s because West Frisian, a language spoken in the coastal Netherlands province of Friesland, is the closest living relative of modern English.

"Frisian is getting more and more rare these days, but I visited Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland, to see just how far this 'Old English' could carry me and the result just totally blew my mind."

According to Visit Friesland, there are 11 cities to visit in the region with a perfect blend of nature, hiking, canals, and culture. Meanwhile an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site, Waddensea, is the largest tidal area on earth and attracts around 12 million migratory birds annually, can also be found in the region.