Alex van TerheydenApr 236 minLife 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 TerheydenApr 155 minJyväskylä - The gateway to the Lakelands of FinlandAsk a Finn where they like to holiday when they are staying in Finland - many will tell you about the Finland Lakelands. Although......
Alex van TerheydenFeb 285 minWinter 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 TerheydenFeb 144 minLet 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 TerheydenJan 24 minZhytomyr, 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 TerheydenNov 23, 20214 minTernopil - 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 TerheydenSep 14, 20213 minSalute 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 TerheydenSep 8, 20214 minA 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 TerheydenAug 11, 20217 minKyiv 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 TerheydenJul 25, 20214 minKremenchuk - a central Ukrainian city that may surprise youKremenchuk 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 TerheydenJul 24, 20213 minUkraine 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 TerheydenJun 30, 20217 minHow to Travel inside Ukraine - Transport GuideUkraine, 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 TerheydenMay 7, 20213 minTraffic Light CountriesLadies and Gentleman, the all-knowing Nanny Government has given the British Public permission to travel once again. Since being banned...
Alex van TerheydenJan 24, 20219 minKyiv - 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 TerheydenJan 11, 20215 minThis 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 TerheydenDec 19, 20203 minGdansk 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 TerheydenSep 24, 20204 minI 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.
Alex van TerheydenSep 16, 202010 minLe 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...
Alex van TerheydenMay 21, 20206 minKyiv or as some still wrongly say Kiev - is booming! I had been visiting Ukraine for many years now - Pre 2014 and post-2014 - I've witnessed some significant changes. A lot of these changes
Alex van TerheydenFeb 13, 20203 minA weekend in Dnipro - Ukraine Have you ever had the pleasure of visiting Dnipro? Yes, No, Where is that? One of those could be your response. Well, I recently went to D