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 TerheydenOct 13, 20209 minA London day out - Bexhill-on-Sea to HastingsWhen 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.
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 TerheydenAug 29, 20206 minI 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
Alex van TerheydenAug 18, 20204 minMedieval Europe perfected for the 21st Century TouristIllustrious Historians from our past most likely never studied or cared for the shallow delights of Marketing. Thanks to people like...
Alex van TerheydenAug 4, 20204 minSorèze - France - once a place exclusively for Schoolboys destined to explore the worldAs I walked around Sorèze I discover it is more of a commune than a town at least in the centre.
Alex van TerheydenAug 1, 20205 minRevèl France - A Market town in the South of France that comes alive on SaturdayAs 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...
Alex van TerheydenJul 28, 20205 minCork Ireland - An Irish Gem that should be seen by the WorldAn 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...
Alex van TerheydenJul 27, 20205 minIzmir Turkey & a Wonder of the WorldIzmir, 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
Alex van TerheydenJul 20, 20203 min1 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. ...
Alex van TerheydenJun 15, 20202 minA 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
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 TerheydenMay 16, 20206 minTartu 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...
Alex van TerheydenMay 11, 20206 minSardina 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
Alex van TerheydenApr 30, 20207 minRiga - 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
Alex van TerheydenFeb 19, 20202 min24 hours in Oslo - NorwayOslo is very accessible to those living in north-western Europe - especially those in the UK. I used to commute back and forth from Oslo
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
Alex van TerheydenOct 21, 20191 minTechno 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
Alex van TerheydenSep 16, 20192 minIs 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...
Alex van TerheydenJul 9, 20192 minYou may not have considered The HagueThe 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
Alex van TerheydenJun 17, 20192 minBest 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...
Alex van TerheydenJun 13, 20191 minA change from the usual Restaurant ExperienceNeeding a change from your typical Restaurant where you sit at your table, order, have an interesting conversation with whoever you are...
Alex van TerheydenApr 9, 20192 minThe 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...
Alex van TerheydenFeb 13, 20191 minAn Englishman in OdessaAs you may or may not have noticed. I just uploaded to my YouTube Channel my adventure in Odessa Ukraine. This time I split the...
Alex van TerheydenJan 15, 20192 minThis 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...
Alex van TerheydenJan 4, 20192 minRE-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...