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Alex van Terheyden
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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...
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Alex van Terheyden
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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...
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Alex van Terheyden
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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...
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Alex van Terheyden
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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
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Alex van Terheyden
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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...
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Alex van Terheyden
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How to Travel inside Ukraine - Transport Guide
its population and the wealth of entries and exits into the country it's clear there is a lot to see. However, one might wonder....
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Alex van Terheyden
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Traffic Light Countries
Ladies and Gentleman, the all-knowing Nanny Government has given the British Public permission to travel once again. Since being banned...
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Alex van Terheyden
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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
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Alex van Terheyden
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Winchester was once the capital of England - you really should visit!
This Roman new town developed over the centuries of occupation to become the region’s capita
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Alex van Terheyden
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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 &...
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Alex van Terheyden
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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.
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Alex van Terheyden
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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.
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Alex van Terheyden
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Le Parc aux Bombous - a worthy contender for a place to visit if near Mirepoix and Carcassonne
The Land use in Southwestern France is usually a mix of vineyards, farmland, rural and urban centres but there's a unique place where...
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Alex van Terheyden
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I wonder if this is England's greatest coastal walk - The Seven Sisters
Perfect for a day off, weekend break or a random escape from the big smoke. A journey to Eastbourne, followed by a long walk to the medieva
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Alex van Terheyden
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Medieval Europe perfected for the 21st Century Tourist
Illustrious Historians from our past most likely never studied or cared for the shallow delights of Marketing. Thanks to people like...
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Alex van Terheyden
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Sorèze - France - once a place exclusively for Schoolboys destined to explore the world
As I walked around Sorèze I discover it is more of a commune than a town at least in the centre.
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Alex van Terheyden
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Revèl France - A Market town in the South of France that comes alive on Saturday
As the brakes come off the Global Lockdown, it gives many of us, a needed excuse to go out there and explore. I recently found myself in...
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Alex van Terheyden
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Cork Ireland - An Irish Gem that should be seen by the World
Cork is Ireland's second-biggest city after Dublin the capital. Men from overseas like myself have....
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Alex van Terheyden
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Izmir Turkey & a Wonder of the World
Izmir, Turkey - had you heard of it before today? You probably had. But, there's a small chance you may not have heard of it. Some people
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Alex van Terheyden
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1 hour outside London - Shoreham-by-Sea - is it worth a visit?
Londoners are very guilty of not leaving their London bubbles. It can be such a chore to get around London at the best of times. ...
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