Alex van Terheyden
The Rock of Cashel - Ireland - a wonder of the Emerald Isle
The Rock of Cashel is one of the wonders of the Emerald Isle; a truly wonderful place to visit and explore the history of this magical and s
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Alex van Terheyden
- Oct 14
- 2 min
Why visit the "Food Paradise" that is Malaysia
If you haven't been to Asia and have thought about travelling there, the odds are that your first country to visit on the continent would...
Alex van Terheyden
- Apr 23
- 6 min
Life is better when you have a Sauna
To truly understand the Sauna and the Finnish culture of Sauna I tried my best to immerse myself in the experience when and where I found it
Alex van Terheyden
- Apr 15
- 5 min
Jyväskylä - The gateway to the Lakelands of Finland
Ask a Finn where they like to holiday when they are staying in Finland - many will tell you about the Finland Lakelands. Although......
Alex van Terheyden
- Feb 28
- 5 min
Winter escapism on a loud snowmobile in central Finland
I found myself kitting up in a 1 piece snowsuit that would protect me from the freezing elements but also should the crash my snowmobile and
Alex van Terheyden
- Feb 14
- 4 min
Let the dogs do the work :)
Like many people on this planet, I’ve spent my life around dogs. From the largest (Great Danes) to the smallest (Chiwawa’s and...
Alex van Terheyden
- Jan 2
- 4 min
Zhytomyr, Ukraine - a city frequently ignored but maybe that will change
To someone not from Ukraine or possibly eastern Europe - the name Zhytomyr conjures up images (at least for me) of a city from another...
Alex van Terheyden
- Nov 23, 2021
- 4 min
Ternopil - a friendly city in western Ukraine worthy of one's time
Found tucked between Lviv & Khmelnytskyi in western Ukraine located on the banks of the river Seret this small city could easily be missed b
Alex van Terheyden
- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
Salute Hotel - The Soviet Hotel in Pechersk - Kyiv, Ukraine
Thought up in the mid-70s and most likely inspired by 70s Sci-Fi Movies it was eventually completed in 1984, architects would call the...
Alex van Terheyden
- Sep 8, 2021
- 4 min
A weekend in Chernihiv, Ukraine
You find yourself in the beautiful capital of Ukraine - Kyiv. And yet, you feel it’s time to visit another city in Ukraine - but where...
Alex van Terheyden
- Aug 11, 2021
- 7 min
Kyiv Beach Clubs - We don't need the Sea where we are going!
Kyiv is one of Europe's greatest cities and this is especially true in the Summer months. And yet, when the temperature rises and many...
Alex van Terheyden
- Jul 25, 2021
- 4 min
Kremenchuk - a central Ukrainian city that may surprise you
Kremenchuk has existed in its own right since the 16th Century and since then its been one of the nuts and bolts of the industrial hub of Ce
Alex van Terheyden
- Jul 24, 2021
- 3 min
Ukraine is more than just Kyiv, Lviv & Odesa - been to Kropyvnytskyi?
The biggest country in Europe at least for the moment - Ukraine is vast and worthy of 21st century travellers time. Regular visitors to...
Alex van Terheyden
- Jun 30, 2021
- 7 min
How to Travel inside Ukraine - Transport Guide
Ukraine, a country I have become very fond of in recent years but there is more to Ukraine than just the magnificent capital Kyiv. The...
Alex van Terheyden
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
Traffic Light Countries
Ladies and Gentleman, the all-knowing Nanny Government has given the British Public permission to travel once again. Since being banned...
Alex van Terheyden
- Jan 24, 2021
- 9 min
Kyiv - Ukraine - where to stay?
Kyiv is a wonderfully big city - however, where you stay will really depend on your needs. I'm going to assume you are visiting Kyiv for a
Alex van Terheyden
- Jan 11, 2021
- 5 min
This was once the capital of England - you really should visit!
Located South-west of London but once far more important than London. This small cathedral city is dripping in thousands of years worth...
Alex van Terheyden
- Dec 19, 2020
- 3 min
Gdansk a perfect weekend getaway destination for everyone!
When you think of a weekend getaway in Europe I can guarantee a few destinations will always spring to mind. Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris &...
Alex van Terheyden
- Oct 13, 2020
- 9 min
A London day out - Bexhill-on-Sea to Hastings
When the suns out and one has time on their hands a perfect day out from the stresses of London is to head to the British Coast.
Alex van Terheyden
- Sep 24, 2020
- 4 min
I gotta have more Cowbell!
I was reminded of this magnificent comedy sketch bizarrely as I found myself out walking in the South of France on the Plateau de Beille.