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Bath Masonic Trail: From One Obelisk to the Next
Bath’s Freemasonry trail from Georgian obelisks to Old Orchard Street’s Masonic Hall — I walk Circus, Abbey and lodge history in the film, with practical UK travel links.

Alex van Terheyden
7 min read


Warsaw Old Town Walk: Rebuilt Brick by Brick
Warsaw's Old Town was rebuilt brick by brick after wartime demolition — I walk the Barbican, beer streets, market squares and Castle Square in the film, with practical Poland travel links.

Alex van Terheyden
4 min read


The Marquis Pub, Covent Garden: Claude Duval’s Last Pint
At The Marquis on Chandos Place I drink where Claude Duval was said to have taken his last free pint — Grade II timber, Brydges Place, vinyl nights, and the Covent Garden stories coach tours skip.

Alex van Terheyden
4 min read


Ibiza Craft Beer & BBQ: Can Garage, Santa Eulària
Skip the foam-party brochure: Can Garage smokehouse BBQ and Espíritu Pucará craft beer on the Santa Eulària road — plus Ibiza's compact craft map and why I stay all over the island.

Alex van Terheyden
6 min read


Berlin's East Side Gallery: Murals the Coach Tours Skip
Berlin's East Side Gallery is a 1.3 km open-air argument in paint — walked with Fork & Walk's Tiago, from Ampelmännchen lore to the Fraternal Kiss and the panels coach tours skip.

Alex van Terheyden
4 min read


Under the Motorway: Taipei’s Flower & Jade Market
Under Taipei's Jianguo elevated road, a weekday car park becomes a weekend flower and jade market — civic beauty without the brochure.

Alex van Terheyden
5 min read


How to Hire a Car Abroad Without Getting Ripped Off
You seldom book Hertz directly. You book a broker. The broker shops Hertz, Sixt, Avis, Enterprise, Europcar and a pile of local firms, then you collect from whichever depot won the price.
That is why I never send you to one desk. I send you to four comparison sites. Same search, four inventories; you keep the cheapest honest quote.

Alex van Terheyden
9 min read


Essential Dublin Travel Guide
This guide is designed to be practical. It includes my own airport transfer video, a real-world check of Guinness prices in Temple Bar, and clear recommendations for both paid attractions and free museums. Whether you’re arriving early, have free time, or simply want a solid overview, this should help you make the most of the city.

Alex van Terheyden
17 min read


While I’m on the Road… New GPSmyCity Apps & a Free Giveaway
If you’ve ever wished you could take one of those beautifully detailed travel articles and turn it into a proper, offline, GPS-guided walking tour in your pocket, this is exactly that.

Alex van Terheyden
3 min read


The Car 4 Ukraine Journey: We Delivered the Truck… But the Fight Isn’t Over
I was flying back to London, picking up a tough Toyota Hilux that had been donated to the charity, and driving it myself all the way to Ukraine to hand it over to the volunteers at Car 4 Ukraine.

Alex van Terheyden
11 min read


Keukenhof: Europe’s Masterpiece of Ordered Beauty – How to Visit & Book Tickets
Whether you're drawn by the sheer spectacle or the deeper call to value our heritage, here's your complete guide to visiting Keukenhof in 2026

Alex van Terheyden
2 min read


Brussels: Europe's Captivating Capital – Beauty, Beer, Depth, and Why It Still Wins My Heart (Honest Travel Guide)
Discover Brussels isn't just boring bureaucrats - it is so much more

Alex van Terheyden
7 min read


From NHS Deserts to Turkish Paradise: Why I Flew from London to Antalya for a Simple Check-Up (And Still Came Home Grinning)
Why I Flew from London to Antalya for a Simple Check-Up (And Still Came Home Grinning)

Alex van Terheyden
3 min read


Where to Stay in Tiergarten, Berlin: Grit, Greenery, and Finding the Right Bed
Tiergarten—a vast green lung at the centre of the capital, historically a royal hunting ground, today a park that both divides and connects the city. But is this area a good place to stay? And what kind of experience does it offer a curious traveller?

Alex van Terheyden
10 min read


✈️ How to Get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to the City Centre – The Wondering Englishman’s Ultimate Guide
How to Get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to the City Centre – The Wondering Englishman’s Ultimate Guide - You’ve just landed at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and you need to get into the city. Quickly. Cheaply. Sanely.

Alex van Terheyden
5 min read


Malta: Island of Knights, Faith & Forgotten Civilisations
This isn’t a sugar-coated guide. It’s Malta through the eyes of a seasoned traveller, looking for wonder but never blind to grit...

Alex van Terheyden
14 min read


Southampton: The Forgotten Port That Deserves a Second Look
Southampton has a story worth telling, and if you’re considering a day trip from London, here’s what you need to know.

Alex van Terheyden
6 min read


Discover Oxford, England: The Essential Guide for Visitors
Whether you’re here for a day trip or a longer stay, Oxford promises to leave an indelible mark on your heart. In this guide, I’ll take you

Alex van Terheyden
13 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Wrocław: Poland’s Hidden Gem
Whether you’re drawn to its fairytale-like Market Square, its cheeky little dwarfs, or the echoes of its layered history, Wrocław is a city

Alex van Terheyden
11 min read


Christmas in London: Magic, Chaos, and the Truth About the Festive Season
This guide will show you the best ways to make the most of the season—because even when the odds are stacked against it, London still knows

Alex van Terheyden
16 min read
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