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Alexande van Terheyden - The Wonderng Englishman
Life is better when you have a Sauna
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
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Jyväskylä - The gateway to the Lakelands of Finland
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......
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Winter escapism on a loud snowmobile in central Finland
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
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Let the dogs do the work :)
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...
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Zhytomyr, Ukraine - a city frequently ignored but maybe that will change
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...
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Ternopil - a friendly city in western Ukraine worthy of one's time
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
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Salute Hotel - The Soviet Hotel in Pechersk - Kyiv, Ukraine
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...
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A weekend in Chernihiv, Ukraine
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...
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Kyiv Beach Clubs - We don't need the Sea where we are going!
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...
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Kremenchuk - a central Ukrainian city that may surprise you
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
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Ukraine is more than just Kyiv, Lviv & Odesa - been to Kropyvnytskyi?
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...
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How to Travel inside Ukraine - Transport Guide
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...
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Traffic Light Countries
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...
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Kyiv - Ukraine - where to stay?
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
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This was once the capital of England - you really should visit!
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...
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Gdansk a perfect weekend getaway destination for everyone!
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 &...
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A London day out - Bexhill-on-Sea to Hastings
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.
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I gotta have more Cowbell!
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.
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Le Parc aux Bombous - a worthy contender for a place to visit if near Mirepoix and Carcassonne
Alex van Terheyden
  • Sep 16, 2020
  • 10 min

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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I wonder if this is Englands greatest coastal walk...
Alex van Terheyden
  • Aug 29, 2020
  • 6 min

I wonder if this is Englands greatest coastal walk...

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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Medieval Europe perfected for the 21st Century Tourist
Alex van Terheyden
  • Aug 18, 2020
  • 4 min

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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Sorèze - France - once a place exclusively for Schoolboys destined to explore the world
Alex van Terheyden
  • Aug 4, 2020
  • 4 min

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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Revèl France - A Market town in the South of France that comes alive on Saturday
Alex van Terheyden
  • Aug 1, 2020
  • 5 min

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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Cork Ireland - An Irish Gem that should be seen by the World
Alex van Terheyden
  • Jul 28, 2020
  • 5 min

Cork Ireland - An Irish Gem that should be seen by the World

An old Irish proverb is said to go "May the road rise to meet you". I found myself thinking about this proverb as I walked the rolling...
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Izmir Turkey & a Wonder of the World
Alex van Terheyden
  • Jul 27, 2020
  • 5 min

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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1 hour outside London - Shoreham-by-Sea - is it worth a visit?
Alex van Terheyden
  • Jul 20, 2020
  • 3 min

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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A weekend in Vienna
Alex van Terheyden
  • Jun 15, 2020
  • 2 min

A weekend in Vienna

Well, of course, Vienna has huge historical connections to Classical Music and Opera given Mozart and Strauss Spent much of their lives in V
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Kyiv or as some still wrongly say Kiev - is booming!
Alex van Terheyden
  • May 21, 2020
  • 6 min

Kyiv 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
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Tartu Estonia - A weekend destination that is closer than you might think
Alex van Terheyden
  • May 16, 2020
  • 6 min

Tartu Estonia - A weekend destination that is closer than you might think

Estonia gets a little bit of a raw deal sometimes (at least in my mind). Its people have to put up with the Arctic weather in the...
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Sardina known for its sandy beaches and hiking trails but you would be wrong to ignore Cagliari
Alex van Terheyden
  • May 11, 2020
  • 6 min

Sardina known for its sandy beaches and hiking trails but you would be wrong to ignore Cagliari

It would be my first time visiting this ancient city although as you will learn I hope it would not be my last. I found myself delving int
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Riga - Latvia - Weekend Travel Guide
Alex van Terheyden
  • Apr 30, 2020
  • 7 min

Riga - Latvia - Weekend Travel Guide

Little old Riga although is actually the biggest city in all the Baltics. Home to a third of Latvia's population and a city that should b
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24 hours in Oslo - Norway
Alex van Terheyden
  • Feb 19, 2020
  • 2 min

24 hours in Oslo - Norway

Oslo is very accessible to those living in north-western Europe - especially those in the UK. I used to commute back and forth from Oslo
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A weekend in Dnipro - Ukraine
Alex van Terheyden
  • Feb 13, 2020
  • 3 min

A 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
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Techno Viking Forever
Alex van Terheyden
  • Oct 21, 2019
  • 1 min

Techno Viking Forever

I decided as I was in Berlin it would be appropriate to visit Rosenthaler Straße. I was able to see what's changed in almost 20 years and a
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Is Majorca (Mallorca) good for a short break?
Alex van Terheyden
  • Sep 16, 2019
  • 2 min

Is Majorca (Mallorca) good for a short break?

Like pretty much everyone on the planet, who is living above the bread line, I'm a fan of bargain flights. Anyone paying attention to my...
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You may not have considered The Hague
Alex van Terheyden
  • Jul 9, 2019
  • 2 min

You may not have considered The Hague

The Hague - associating it with a place warlords were judged by those who have worked in Law for far too long. A place that didn't seem wor
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Best Techno Festival in the UK?
Alex van Terheyden
  • Jun 17, 2019
  • 2 min

Best Techno Festival in the UK?

Techno - The first recorded use of the word techno in reference to a specific genre of music was in 1988. However, this isn't a post...
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A change from the usual Restaurant Experience
Alex van Terheyden
  • Jun 13, 2019
  • 1 min

A change from the usual Restaurant Experience

Needing a change from your typical Restaurant where you sit at your table, order, have an interesting conversation with whoever you are...
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The New White Hart Lane
Alex van Terheyden
  • Apr 9, 2019
  • 2 min

The New White Hart Lane

Last week I had the pleasure of being invited to the new "White Hart Lane" in the heart of Tottenham London - the home of Tottenham...
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An Englishman in Odessa
Alex van Terheyden
  • Feb 13, 2019
  • 1 min

An Englishman in Odessa

As you may or may not have noticed. I just uploaded to my YouTube Channel my adventure in Odessa Ukraine. This time I split the...
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This civilisation could be at least 13,000 years old!
Alex van Terheyden
  • Jan 15, 2019
  • 2 min

This civilisation could be at least 13,000 years old!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the capital of Turkey - Ankara. While in Ankara I found myself in the Museum of Anatolian...
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RE-POST - From The Foreign Policy
Alex van Terheyden
  • Jan 4, 2019
  • 2 min

RE-POST - From The Foreign Policy

This article was originally published on The Foreign Policy Website on November 22nd 2018. I'm posting it here for prosperity purposes...
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