Alex van Terheyden
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
Travel Ideas
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......
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
Alex van Terheyden
- Jul 26, 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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
Alex van Terheyden
- Dec 20, 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 &...
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.
Alex van Terheyden
- Sep 25, 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.
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...
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
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...
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.
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...
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...
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
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. ...
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
Alex van Terheyden
- May 22, 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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...