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Tarxien Temples, Malta: Older Than the Pyramids — Spirals, Sacrifice and a Colossal Statue
Walk the Tarxien Temples — older than the pyramids — for spirals, animal reliefs, the colossal skirted statue, and current Heritage Malta hours and tickets.

Alex van Terheyden
51 minutes ago7 min read


Mosta’s Rotunda: The Luftwaffe Bomb That Pierced Malta’s Pantheon — and Never Exploded
Climb the Rotunda of Mosta — Malta’s Pantheon — hear the 9 April 1942 bomb that never exploded, and get current hours, tickets and the bus from Valletta.

Alex van Terheyden
2 days ago7 min read


Edinburgh Airport to the City Centre: Tram, Airlink Bus or Taxi?
How to get from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre by tram, Airlink 100 bus or taxi, with current fares and times from the operators.

Alex van Terheyden
4 days ago5 min read


St Martin’s Church, Canterbury: The Oldest Church in the English-Speaking World
Before Canterbury Cathedral, there was St Martin’s: Roman bricks, Queen Bertha’s chapel and Augustine’s base in 597. The history, how to visit and where to stay.

Alex van Terheyden
6 days ago4 min read


The Destruction of Paris: Four Films, One City, and Why It Must Be Saved
Four of my Paris films in one long post: the Gare du Nord, Château Rouge, the camp under Line 2, the train to Calais, Versailles, and why Paris must be preserved as French.

Alex van Terheyden
Oct 716 min read


Oasis at Wembley 2025: Fans’ First Memories of the Band That Soundtracked Our Youth
I asked Oasis fans at Wembley for their earliest memory of the band — plus the Oasis Live ’27 tour dates and how much the reunion is reported to have made.

Alex van Terheyden
Oct 68 min read


Metal Detecting in Heydon: Searching Cambridgeshire’s Border Fields for Britain’s Past
A wet morning detecting the fields above the Icknield Way at Heydon, on the Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Essex border — the history, the law, and an honest test of DR.ÖTEK’s kit.

Alex van Terheyden
Oct 54 min read


Warsaw Old Town Walk: History, Hidden Gems, and Local Flavours
Walk Warsaw’s UNESCO Old Town — cobbles, Barbican, market squares, pierogi and craft beer — with film, Stay22 hotels map, Viator tours and practicals.

Alex van Terheyden
Oct 42 min read


Montmartre Walk: Sacré-Cœur Steps, Basilica Views, and the Moulin Rouge
Climb the Sacré-Cœur steps, walk Montmartre’s souvenir streets to the Moulin Rouge, and plan the stay with clear eyes — film, practicals and maps.

Alex van Terheyden
Oct 32 min read


Paris Château Rouge: The Neighbourhood That Feels Like Another World
Château Rouge sits a Métro stop from the Paris postcard — and feels a world away. A street-level walk with practicals, stays and clear eyes.

Alex van Terheyden
Oct 24 min read


London Currency Exchange Theft: How Tourists Lose Cash on The Strand
Thieves scope London bureaux, follow customers, and lift envelopes of cash. A Strand walker's checklist from The Wondering Englishman.

Alex van Terheyden
Oct 14 min read


La Rambla Barcelona: Do Thieves Still Target Tourists?
Do thieves still target tourists on La Rambla? A street-level Barcelona walk with practicals, stays and the habits that keep your phone yours.

Alex van Terheyden
Sep 304 min read


Berlin’s Hasselhoff Shrine: Looking for Freedom in a Hostel Basement
Deep in a Mitte hostel basement near Rosenthaler Platz, Berlin keeps a shrine to David Hasselhoff — Baywatch kitsch, Looking for Freedom, and a chunk of Wall.

Alex van Terheyden
Sep 294 min read


Warsaw Evolutionary Museum: Dinosaurs in the Heart of the City
Dinosaurs and deep time under Warsaw’s Palace of Culture — an honest look at the Museum of Evolution (Muzeum Ewolucji PAN), tickets, labels, and whether it earns an hour on a short Warsaw trip.

Alex van Terheyden
Sep 285 min read


London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Why Most Visitors Should Skip It
A Londoner explains why hop-on hop-off buses are usually a waste of time and money — and what to do instead.

Alex van Terheyden
Sep 275 min read


Sofia Craft Beer Crawl: Bulgaria’s Best-Kept Beer Secret
Sofia’s compact craft crawl: bottle shops, grunge taprooms, English cask at BiraBar, and enough Balkan IPA to argue for an extra night.

Alex van Terheyden
Sep 264 min read


Mary Magdalene at Saint-Maximin: Relics, Legend, and the Sainte-Baume
Saint-Maximin’s Gothic basilica still claims Mary Magdalene’s relics — a Provençal visit to unfinished stone, crypt, and the Sainte-Baume legend.

Alex van Terheyden
Sep 254 min read


Exploring Toulouse: An Afternoon in the Pink City
Toulouse is la Ville Rose — an afternoon walk from Capitole square to Saint-Sernin and the Garonne, with practical France travel links.

Alex van Terheyden
Sep 244 min read


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
Sep 237 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
Sep 224 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
Sep 204 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
Sep 196 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
Sep 184 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
Sep 175 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
Sep 119 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
Aug 2317 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
Jul 143 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
Mar 2411 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
Mar 232 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
Mar 77 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
Nov 3, 20253 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
May 21, 202510 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
Apr 30, 20255 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
Apr 1, 202514 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
Mar 17, 20256 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
Feb 8, 202513 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
Jan 17, 202511 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
Nov 30, 202416 min read


Your Ultimate Guide to Exploring Paris: Tips, Itineraries, and More
Planning your first visit or returning to uncover more of its secrets, this guide will help you make the most of your time in Paris, France.

Alex van Terheyden
Oct 31, 202411 min read


Exploring the Orange Hotel: A Hidden Piece of WWII History in The Hague
This is no ordinary hotel. It’s a place steeped in history, a prison that held Dutch resistance fighters, political prisoners, and civilians

Alex van Terheyden
Oct 5, 20246 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Lisbon: Where History, Culture, and Craft Beer Meet
Whether you’re touching down at Lisbon Airport for the first time or you’re a seasoned traveller returning to this iconic city, there's alwa

Alex van Terheyden
Sep 9, 20249 min read


Exploring Europe by Train
I’ve had the privilege of exploring some of Europe’s most enchanting destinations, from the bustling streets of Paris to the serene...

Alex van Terheyden
Jul 13, 20244 min read


How to Get from Warsaw Modlin Airport to Warsaw City Centre
If you’re touching down at Warsaw Modlin Airport and eager to explore the vibrant heart of Warsaw, this guide is your ticket to a smooth...

Alex van Terheyden
Jul 6, 20243 min read


Navigating Lisbon Airport: Your Comprehensive Guide to Getting to the City Centre
how do you get from the airport to the heart of Lisbon? Worry not, intrepid travellers, for I've got you covered..

Alex van Terheyden
May 30, 20245 min read


Rome: A Voyage from the Elephant Obelisk to the Colosseum
This journey from the Elephant Obelisk to the Colosseum encapsulates the essence of Rome, where every step reveals layers of history...

Alex van Terheyden
May 28, 20245 min read


La Sagrada Familia: A Journey Through Gaudí’s Masterpiece
If there’s one landmark that encapsulates the spirit and creativity of Barcelona, it’s La Sagrada Familia. Designed by the legendary Antoni

Alex van Terheyden
May 24, 20245 min read


Exploring Frankfurt: A Comprehensive Guide to a Day Packed with Adventure
Here's how to fill a day with some of the city's best attractions, catering to all budgets for accommodations.

Alex van Terheyden
May 16, 20244 min read


Stepping Through Time: A Visitor's Guide to Poulnabrone Dolmen and the Mystical Burren Landscape
This Neolithic monument, estimated to date back to around 3600 BCE, is not only a symbol of Ireland's rich prehistoric past but also a....

Alex van Terheyden
May 3, 20243 min read


Discover Inis Mór: Your Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Largest Aran Island
The largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mór (or Inishmore), beckons the intrepid traveller with its blend of stunning scenery and deep-rooted

Alex van Terheyden
Apr 18, 20244 min read


Embracing the Adventure with TrustedHousesitters: A New Chapter in Exploration
In my relentless quest to peel back the layers of each destination, TrustedHousesitters presented itself as a beacon.

Alex van Terheyden
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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