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Europeans Worked Too Hard For All This, To Be Just Given Away....
🌷 Do We Really Want to Surrender This? The European Legacy We Must Protect Do we as a people really want to surrender this? This legacy of creating beauty from order, from discipline, from the love of our lands and our story? Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands stands year after year as living proof that the European fire still burns. These perfectly ordered paths, vibrant tulips, and timeless beauty were shaped by generations who cherished the land and turned chaos into something transcendent. In this reflective short, I wander these paths and ask the question that matters: Do we want to give this up to those who do not cherish it? Who sees only what can be taken or remade? No. We cannot. We must not. Pride in what we are. Resolved to hold fast. European inheritance is fragile, and it quickly can be taken. Watch the full reflective journey here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0ySzRQ43PA I'm The Wondering Englishman - I spend my days wondering what places are like and what wonders they may have to offer. My YouTube Channel focuses on Travel content — taking in the world's wonders. However, I also cover Politics, World Events & more! Not your typical (everything is great) travel vlog channel! Please check out my other content to see who I really am. I've produced hundreds of videos exploring the globe with curiosity and critical thinking. Thank you kindly for watching, commenting, liking✅, and even sharing these videos. I try to respond to every comment. If you are feeling generous, do click that "Subscribe" icon. What do you think — is it time we held fast to our heritage and the beauty our ancestors created? Drop your thoughts below. I read and reply to as many as I can. 🇬🇧 FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE: 🌍 Website: https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎥 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@vanTerheyden:f 🎥 Bitchute: https://bitchute.com/TheWonderingEnglishman ❌ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WonderingEng 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🚘 Rentals & Transfers: 🏎️ Cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/fE9m6v7Q 🛞 Private Transfers: https://gettransfer.tp.st/UO8Kw9iA ✈️🛡️ Annual Travel Insurance - CoverWise - https://locally.link/F6UM (British Viewers) ✈️🛡️ International Travel Insurance - https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/5bKbCHam 🪫🔋 My Travel Power Adapter (I use this every day!) - https://amzn.to/4cENvWJ 🚖 TRAVEL CREDITS 🚕 UBER – Use Code: uberAVT – Free £/$ credit varies 🛴 LIME Scooters – Code: RBJ6RC5 – 1 Free Unlock 📱E-Sim Recommendation 📱Saily - My go-to E-Sim Provider - https://www.saily.com/wondering 🌟Use Code "Wondering" for 15% off your Purchase 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ #Keukenhof #KeukenhofGardens #Netherlands #TulipSeason #DutchGardens #EuropeanHeritage #CulturalPreservation #TheWonderingEnglishman #HonestTravel #TravelShort
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I Drove to Turkey’s Hidden 12,000-Year-Old Site… What I Found Will Shock You!
I drove deep into the remote Tek Tek Mountains of southeastern Turkey to reach one of the most important — and still largely unknown — archaeological sites in the world: Karahan Tepe. This 11,400-year-old site was built by hunter-gatherers long before farming existed, and fresh evidence suggests it may actually be older than Göbekli Tepe. Inside this video, I share what I discovered on the ground… including the brand-new 2025 find that’s turning heads — a T-shaped pillar with a carved human face. But there’s also a darker side to this story that I need to talk about. If you’ve seen my earlier video on Göbekli Tepe, you’ll know I’ve been concerned about how these priceless sites are being managed. In this one, I explain why I’m seeing the same troubling pattern beginning to repeat at Karahan Tepe — and why we should all be paying attention before it’s too late. Other Videos in the Series: Göbekli Tepe Rewrites History – But Is Tourism Destroying It? - https://youtu.be/_fA4PG5yZ3k Şanlıurfa: The BEST Base for Göbekli Tepe? + Mind-Blowing Archaeology Museum - https://youtu.be/weBYrplE0PY These places belong to all of us. Once they’re damaged or rushed for tourism, we can’t get them back. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Welcome to Karhan Tepe 01:34 - Walking up to Karhan Tepe 02:21 - Where is it, Karhan Tepe? 03:22 - For Now it's Free 03:48 - You have to be honest. 04:03 - What have they found here? 04:49 - Star Wars Landscape 05:58 - Who were these people? 07:25 - Profit before archaeology? 08:25 - Workers are destroying it! 11:01 - Infrastructure plans are erasing history. 12:44 - I Don't Want to Stop Tourism 13:37 - Thoughts & Thanks 🔔 New to the channel? 🎥 I’m The Wondering Englishman – exploring the world with curiosity and critical thinking. My channel isn’t here for influencer selfies — it’s about real, honest insights, and the bigger stories behind every journey. If you would like to support my work, please consider becoming a Channel Member – simply click 'Join'! 🇬🇧 FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE: 🌍 Website: https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎥 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@vanTerheyden:f 🎥 Bitchute: https://bitchute.com/TheWonderingEnglishman ❌ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WonderingEng 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🚘 Rentals & Transfers: 🏎️ Cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/fE9m6v7Q 🛞 Private Transfers: https://gettransfer.tp.st/UO8Kw9iA ✈️🛡️ Annual Travel Insurance - CoverWise - https://locally.link/F6UM (British Viewers) ✈️🛡️ International Travel Insurance - https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/5bKbCHam 🪫🔋 My Travel Power Adapter (I use this every day!) - https://amzn.to/4cENvWJ 🚖 TRAVEL CREDITS 🚕 UBER – Use Code: uberAVT – Free £/$ credit varies 🛴 LIME Scooters – Code: RBJ6RC5 – 1 Free Unlock 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Offtides by Pakk Hui, https://t.lickd.co/l/0Lg9lmoXyDb Sadness by David O'Brien, https://t.lickd.co/l/52p8dWAQp7G Under The Desert Sky by Lester Miguel Paredes Funes, Ludwig Paredes, https://t.lickd.co/l/LOMql3pynpW Tres Caminos by Tomás Ramirez Altamirano, https://t.lickd.co/l/loBDL5ZRBKy Sunset Depending by George Georgia, https://t.lickd.co/l/2Egb8ZE9j5z #KarahanTepe #GobekliTepe #AncientTurkey #Archaeology #LostCivilization #NeolithicMystery
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Don't Waste Your Time or Money on This When You Visit London!
Most people assume a hop-on hop-off bus is the easiest way to see London… but in this video, I explain why I think it’s usually a waste of time and money. London traffic, limited views, and better (often cheaper) ways to explore mean these buses rarely live up to the hype. I’ll show you exactly why I don’t recommend them for most visitors — and only at the end do I break down the current prices if you’re still considering one. I'm a Londoner who loves London, so I genuinely want you to have the best time in this wonderful city. If I can help you to have a better time, then everyone is happier! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro If you still want to book a Hop On Hop Off Bus, here are the Biggest London Companies: The Big Bus Company - https://bigbustours.tp.st/u07o9HrC Toot Bus: - https://locally.link/TX8l Round London Vintage Open Bus Sightseeing - https://locally.link/fqbl City Sightseeing Bus - https://locally.link/VQ7r London By Night Sightseeing - https://locally.link/rfgr Have you ever used a hop-on, hop-off bus in London? Did you think it was worth it? Let me know in the comments 👇 🔔 New to the channel? 🎥 I’m The Wondering Englishman – exploring the world with curiosity and critical thinking. My channel isn’t here for influencer selfies — it’s about real, honest insights, and the bigger stories behind every journey. If you would like to support my work, please consider becoming a Channel Member - Simply Click Join! 🇬🇧 FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE: 🌍 Website: https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎥 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@vanTerheyden:f 🎥 Bitchute: https://bitchute.com/TheWonderingEnglishman ❌ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WonderingEng 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🚘 Rentals & Transfers: 🏎️ Cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/fE9m6v7Q 🛞 Private Transfers: https://gettransfer.tp.st/UO8Kw9iA ✈️🛡️ Annual Travel Insurance - CoverWise - https://locally.link/F6UM (British Viewers) ✈️🛡️ International Travel Insurance - https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/5bKbCHam 🪫🔋 My Travel Power Adapter (I use this every day!) - https://amzn.to/4cENvWJ 🚖 TRAVEL CREDITS 🚕 UBER – Use Code: uberAVT – Free £/$ credit varies 🛴 LIME Scooters – Code: RBJ6RC5 – 1 Free Unlock 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ London Beat by George Georgia, https://t.lickd.co/l/p70eAVvm0bn #LondonTravel #HopOnHopOff #LondonTips #London2026 #TravelMistakes #UKTravel #LondonBusTour
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The Tradition They Tried to Erase – Hastings Jack in the Green Festival
In my latest video, I head to Hastings on May Bank Holiday Monday for one of Britain’s most beautiful and ancient traditions — the Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green Festival. Also known to many as the Green Man Festival. While thousands of bikers roared into town for the famous May Day Run, I went in search of something older and deeper. The Jack in the Green is a towering figure made of fresh greenery, led through the historic Old Town by Morris dancers, Bogies, Black Sal and a sea of people dressed in green. It’s a living link to England’s past — a custom that dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries, nearly wiped out by Victorian disapproval, and brought back to life right here in Hastings in 1983. This isn’t just a quirky folk festival. It’s a powerful reminder of the heritage we’re in danger of losing. When we change the character of our towns and cities too quickly, these ancient traditions don’t just fade — they disappear. The songs stop being sung. The green man stops walking the streets. And once they’re gone, they’re gone for good. I was in Hastings to understand the history, the revival, and to experience the incredible atmosphere on the day, and why events like this matter more than ever if we want to keep Britain’s soul alive. The Jack and the Green Festival is the first Week of May Every Year! Do you think places like Bradford or Savile Town will ever see a Jack in the Green parade again? Let me know in the comments — I’d love to hear your thoughts. If you love British history, folklore, and the fight to preserve our heritage, this one’s for you. 👍 Like the video if it moved you 🛎️ Subscribe for more films exploring the real England 💬 Comment below — what British tradition do you think is most at risk? Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Hastings Promenade 02:18 - The May Day Run - Motor Bikes Everywhere! 04:28 - Hastings Old Town - The Jack in the Green Festival 06:12 - How would you describe this to a person from Fiji? 06:58 - The Church & Paganism Side by Side 07:32 - Jack Presents Himself 10:02 - The Drummers 11:31 - The Jack in the Green Route 12:57 - How Many Parades Do They Need? 14:06 - What Does it Mean to You? 14:55 - We Are Failing Our Traditions 16:39 - Jack in the Green is Slain? 17:10 - Hastings Old Town Is Rammed 18:13 - An Interview with a Pirate 20:54 - The Packed Streets 22:12 - The Green Man 24:59 - Jack in the Green Blues 26:34 - A Family Day Out is Great For Business 28:32 - My Hotel Disaster 30:35 - Blues Montage 32:13 - Back with the Bikers For a Beer! The Hotel I eventually stayed in was: The White Rock - https://booking.stay22.com/thewonderingenglishman/L7cah0yBhQ 🔔 New to the channel? 🎥 I’m The Wondering Englishman – exploring the world with curiosity and critical thinking. My channel isn’t here for influencer selfies — it’s about real, honest insights, and the bigger stories behind every journey. If you would like to support my work, please consider becoming a Channel Member - Simply Click Join! 🇬🇧 FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE: 🌍 Website: https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎥 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@vanTerheyden:f 🎥 Bitchute: https://bitchute.com/TheWonderingEnglishman ❌ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WonderingEng 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🚘 Rentals & Transfers: 🏎️ Cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/fE9m6v7Q 🛞 Private Transfers: https://gettransfer.tp.st/UO8Kw9iA ✈️🛡️ Annual Travel Insurance - CoverWise - https://locally.link/F6UM (British Viewers) ✈️🛡️ International Travel Insurance - https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/5bKbCHam 🪫🔋 My Travel Power Adapter (I use this every day!) - https://amzn.to/4cENvWJ 🚖 TRAVEL CREDITS 🚕 UBER – Use Code: uberAVT – Free £/$ credit varies 🛴 LIME Scooters – Code: RBJ6RC5 – 1 Free Unlock 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Reaching The Sun by George Georgia, https://t.lickd.co/l/xVL1yEXdLgd Born To Drive by Terry Devine-King, https://t.lickd.co/l/Dzr6Wb7MvBE Drum 'n' Surf by Bob Bradley, https://t.lickd.co/l/w4zyOd0kqEY #JackInTheGreen #Hastings #BritishHeritage #EnglishTraditions #MayDay #FolkHeritage #FolkFestival #VisitEngland
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King's Day in Delft, The Netherlands – Walking the Streets!
Welcome to Delft, Netherlands, on a truly special day! A brief walk around the city on King's Day - the city that has a deep connection to William of Orange, a pivotal figure in the history of the Netherlands. Wander through crowded squares, canals, and flea markets, all while soaking in the rich Dutch architecture and history of this significant location. Stay kind. Stay wondering ❤️ 🔔 New to the channel? 🎥 I’m The Wondering Englishman – exploring the world with curiosity and critical thinking. My channel isn’t here for influencer selfies — it’s about real, honest insights, and the bigger stories behind every journey. 🇬🇧 FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE: 🌍 Website: https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎥 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@vanTerheyden:f 🎥 Bitchute: https://bitchute.com/TheWonderingEnglishman ❌ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WonderingEng 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🚘 Rentals & Transfers: 🏎️ Cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/fE9m6v7Q 🛞 Private Transfers: https://gettransfer.tp.st/UO8Kw9iA ✈️🛡️ Annual Travel Insurance - CoverWise - https://locally.link/F6UM (British Viewers) ✈️🛡️ International Travel Insurance - https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/5bKbCHam 🪫🔋 My Travel Power Adapter (I use this every day!) - https://amzn.to/4cENvWJ 🚖 TRAVEL CREDITS 🚕 UBER – Use Code: uberAVT – Free £/$ credit varies 🛴 LIME Scooters – Code: RBJ6RC5 – 1 Free Unlock 📱E-Sim Recommendation 📱Saily - My go-to E-Sim Provider - https://www.saily.com/wondering 🌟Use Code "Wondering" for 15% off your Purchase 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Viva La Vida (Instrumental) by Coldplay, https://t.lickd.co/l/WQLB05r7oXa
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The Streets of L'viv, Ukraine – While War Carries On...
🚶♂️ Walking the Streets of Lviv, Ukraine – While War Carries On... Join me as I explore the historic heart of Lviv – one of Ukraine’s most beautiful cities – where daily life carries on with incredible resilience while the war continues just beyond the horizon. This is raw, honest travel with real purpose. No influencer fluff – just the sights, sounds, and spirit of Lviv in 2026 as part of my Car4Ukraine series. I drove all the way from England to deliver aid, and every single penny of ad revenue from this video (and the full series) goes directly to Car4Ukraine to buy vehicles for the Ukrainian forces. If you appreciated this video, please 👍 LIKE if you're inspired 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & turn on notifications for more real travel stories with purpose. 💬 COMMENT: Would YOU drive across Europe to help? Share your thoughts! All revenue from this video and the series goes 100% to Car4Ukraine. Donate if you can: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/the-wondering-englishman - We are still trying to reach our target! So every penny counts! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Reflecting on The Bombing 03:41 - A Ukrainian Institution 05:06 - L'viv Opera House and Acting 09:15 - Hare Krishna 10:50 - Car 4 Ukraine @carforukraine 11:26 - Remembering the Brave Maidan Protestors 13:09 - The Man in the High Castle 14:36 - Access Denied 15:58 - War Has Drained the People 17:18 - Connecting the Dots 20:56 - Why We Keep Coming Back to Ukraine? @carforukraine 22:16 - L'viv University 23:01 - This Church Was Attacked by an Iranian Drone! 25:08 - He Brought Books to the Masses 26:13 - You Can Still Get a Drink 27:23 - Boarded Up to Protect What's Inside 29:07 - Exploring the Old Citadel 30:39 - Who is Stepan Bandera? 34:47 - Thankful for Ukrainian Hospitality & Those that Continue to Support If you would like to watch the entire Car 4 Ukraine Series - the Playlist is here: "Car 4 Ukraine - Driving from England to Ukraine - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEoNWj0GepimoJPUWtZrs8hRgfksjZRUf 🔔 New to the channel? 🎥 I’m The Wondering Englishman – exploring the world with curiosity and critical thinking. My channel isn’t here for influencer selfies — it’s about real, honest insights, and the bigger stories behind every journey. 🇬🇧 FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE: 🌍 Website: https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎥 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@vanTerheyden:f 🎥 Bitchute: https://bitchute.com/TheWonderingEnglishman ❌ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WonderingEng 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🚘 Rentals & Transfers: 🏎️ Cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/fE9m6v7Q 🛞 Private Transfers: https://gettransfer.tp.st/UO8Kw9iA ✈️🛡️ Annual Travel Insurance - CoverWise - https://locally.link/F6UM (British Viewers) ✈️🛡️ International Travel Insurance - https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/5bKbCHam 🪫🔋 My Travel Power Adapter (I use this every day!) - https://amzn.to/4cENvWJ 🚖 TRAVEL CREDITS 🚕 UBER – Use Code: uberAVT – Free £/$ credit varies 🛴 LIME Scooters – Code: RBJ6RC5 – 1 Free Unlock 📱E-Sim Recommendation 📱Saily - My go-to E-Sim Provider - https://www.saily.com/wondering 🌟Use Code "Wondering" for 15% off your Purchase 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Memory Gospel by Moby, https://t.lickd.co/l/70GP617obNl Thanks for watching. Stay kind. Stay wondering. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 #Ukraine #slavaukraini #Lviv #Car4Ukraine #Lviv #travelwithpurpose #Charity #ukrainewar #Europe
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Keukenhof 2026: Europe’s Garden of Ordered Beauty – Why We Must Protect Our Soul
Walking through Keukenhof in 2026 – Europe’s living masterpiece of ordered beauty, where millions of tulips stand in perfect ranks as a testament to our ancestors’ genius for taming nature into transcendent harmony. In this reflective journey, The Wondering Englishman explores the timeless Dutch gardens that embody the European spirit: the search for beauty, the triumph of order over chaos, and the fragile legacy we must cherish. From the historic grounds of Countess Jacoba van Beieren to the romantic designs of the Zocher family, and the enduring symbol of tulips mastered through centuries of passion and discipline – this is more than flowers. It’s a reminder of what Europe has given the world, and why we cannot let it fade. If these fields of crimson, gold, and violet stir pride in your blood, or a quiet fear of loss, this video is for you. Tolkien’s Shire, Yeats’ drifting beauty, Orwell’s stubborn defence of our ways – they all live here, in petal and path. Keukenhof remains open until May 10, 2026 – a fleeting spring spectacle of what ordered love can create. Book Your Ticket Today with Viator: https://locally.link/19nN Keukenhof from Amsterdam Tour: https://locally.link/WmYf Keukenhof Ticket With Cruise: https://locally.link/nnq8 If this resonates, smash that LIKE, SUBSCRIBE for more Wonders of Europe will follow! SHARE with anyone who still feels the pull of our heritage. Drop a comment: What does ordered beauty mean to you? Essential Keukenhof Travel Guide: https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com/post/keukenhof-europe-s-masterpiece-of-ordered-beauty-how-to-visit-book-tickets Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Keukenhof Windmill 01:34 - The History of Keukenhof 03:33 - Tulip Mania of 1637 04:20 - Order from Nature 06:04 - Tolkien, Yeates & Orwell 07:58 - The Gift Shop 08:37 - What do you do there? 10:58 - A Garden Centre? 11:56 - How to visit Keukenhof? 13:16 - What would you compare it to? 14:47 - Europe poured its Soul into Order 17:02 - Conclusion and Thanks 🔔 New to the channel? 🎥 I’m The Wondering Englishman – exploring the world with curiosity and critical thinking. My channel isn’t here for influencer selfies — it’s about real, honest insights, and the bigger stories behind every journey. 🇬🇧 FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE: 🌍 Website: https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎥 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@vanTerheyden:f 🎥 Bitchute: https://bitchute.com/TheWonderingEnglishman ❌ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WonderingEng 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🚘 Rentals & Transfers: 🏎️ Cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/fE9m6v7Q 🛞 Private Transfers: https://gettransfer.tp.st/UO8Kw9iA ✈️🛡️ Annual Travel Insurance - CoverWise - https://locally.link/F6UM (British Viewers) ✈️🛡️ International Travel Insurance - https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/5bKbCHam 🪫🔋 My Travel Power Adapter (I use this every day!) - https://amzn.to/4cENvWJ 🚖 TRAVEL CREDITS 🚕 UBER – Use Code: uberAVT – Free £/$ credit varies 🛴 LIME Scooters – Code: RBJ6RC5 – 1 Free Unlock 📱E-Sim Recommendation 📱Saily - My go-to E-Sim Provider - https://www.saily.com/wondering 🌟Use Code "Wondering" for 15% off your Purchase 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Viva La Vida (Instrumental) by Coldplay, https://t.lickd.co/l/WQLB05r7oXa #Keukenhof2026 #TulipFields #EuropeanHeritage #NetherlandsTravel #PreserveCulture #OrderedBeauty #DutchTulips #WonderingEnglishman #EuropeSoul #SpringInEurope
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We Got the Car to Ukraine... Now the Real Work Begins 🇺🇦
After an epic journey, I finally handed over the battle-ready Toyota Hilux to the incredible team at Car for Ukraine in Lviv. This tough truck is now upgraded and heading straight to the frontlines to help evacuate wounded soldiers, deliver supplies, and support Ukraine's heroes in their fight for freedom. But as the flag waves and the smiles fade, the war rages on—every vehicle like this saves lives and gives defenders a fighting chance. Watch the handover, as I meet some of the volunteers and warriors who won't stop until victory, and see why these donations matter more than ever. If you appreciated this video - pleaase 👍 LIKE if you're inspired 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & turn on notifications for more real travel stories with purpose. 💬 COMMENT: Would YOU drive across Europe to help? Share your thoughts! All revenue from this video and the series goes 100% to Car4Ukraine. Donate if you can: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/the-wondering-englishman - We are still trying to reach our target! So Every Penny counts! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Recap of our Journey from London to Ukraine 02:00 - Delivering the @TOYOTAglobal Hilux to Car 4 Ukraine @carforukraine 04:33 - Anton has driven to the Front Lines for 4 Years 06:33 - Filming for the @carforukraine YouTube Channel 08:34 - Ivan Oleksii - Co-Founder of Car 4 Ukraine @carforukraine 10:27 - Why are they BanderaMobiles? 13:00 - Volunteer Anton & Video Editor for @carforukraine 14:27 - The Cars Need to be Kitted out 18:26 - People from Around the World Help Ukraine 19:30 - Stages of Getting Soldiers What They Need 23:14 - Could you be a Volunteer? 25:47 - Who is the Team at Car 4 Ukraine? @carforukraine 27:05 - L'viv Croissants @LvivCroissants_ 27:34 - That Night on the Streets of L'viv 29:36 - Thankful If you would like to watch the entire Car 4 Ukraine Series - the Playlist is here: "Car 4 Ukraine - Driving from England to Ukraine - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEoNWj0GepimoJPUWtZrs8hRgfksjZRUf 🔔 New to the channel? 🎥 I’m The Wondering Englishman – exploring the world with curiosity and critical thinking. My channel isn’t here for influencer selfies — it’s about real, honest insights, and the bigger stories behind every journey. 🇬🇧 FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE: 🌍 Website: https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎥 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@vanTerheyden:f 🎥 Bitchute: https://bitchute.com/TheWonderingEnglishman ❌ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WonderingEng 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🚘 Rentals & Transfers: 🏎️ Cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/fE9m6v7Q 🛞 Private Transfers: https://gettransfer.tp.st/UO8Kw9iA ✈️🛡️ Annual Travel Insurance - CoverWise - https://locally.link/F6UM (British Viewers) ✈️🛡️ International Travel Insurance - https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/5bKbCHam 🪫🔋 My Travel Power Adapter (I use this every day!) - https://amzn.to/4cENvWJ 🚖 TRAVEL CREDITS 🚕 UBER – Use Code: uberAVT – Free £/$ credit varies 🛴 LIME Scooters – Code: RBJ6RC5 – 1 Free Unlock 📱E-Sim Recommendation 📱Saily - My go-to E-Sim Provider - https://www.saily.com/wondering 🌟Use Code "Wondering" for 15% off your Purchase 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Let Forever Be by The Chemical Brothers, https://t.lickd.co/l/AYL0Vq8QO69 Thanks for watching. Stay kind. Stay wondering. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 #Ukraine #slavaukraini #Car4Ukraine #Lviv #travelwithpurpose #Charity #ukrainewar #Europe #toyotahilux
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24:40
Reflecting in Lviv’s Field of Mars - From Centuries of Struggle to Today
In this reflection, I stand in Lviv’s Field of Mars cemetery — the resting place of Ukraine’s bravest men and women who have given everything to defend their land and nation. I trace centuries of Ukrainian suffering and resistance: from Cossack uprisings, the partitions of Poland, Austrian and Russian rule, the Holodomor famine of the 1930s that killed millions, the UPA guerrilla war against both Nazis and Soviets in the 1940s, decades of Soviet suppression, the Maidan protests of 2013–14, the annexation of Crimea, the war in Donbas from 2014–2022, and the full-scale Russian invasion since February 24, 2022. I walk among the graves, showing the human cost: over 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed (some estimates far higher), tens of thousands of civilians dead, more than 15,000 civilian deaths verified by the United Nations (likely double the true number), 6 million internally displaced, another 6 million refugees scattered across Europe, half a trillion dollars in economic destruction, entire families shattered, children orphaned, communities broken. Yet these people had no choice. When the border was crossed, when the bombs fell, when the children screamed, they stood. Not for glory, not for politics — for home, for kin, for the right to wake up in a land that is theirs. While the graves multiply, distant profiteers count dividends from the war machine — selling shells, financing shells, weighing grief on spreadsheets. This is not a museum. This field is a ledger. Every name is an entry. Every date is a subtraction. And the sum is still rising. All revenue from this video and the series goes 100% to Car4Ukraine. Donate if you can: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/the-wondering-englishman Subscribe for more honest, on-the-ground reflections from the road to Ukraine. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Laundromat 01:21 - L’viv Away from Tourists 04:46 - Dropping Off Power Bank 06:28 - Thanking You 🙏🏻 06:51 - Ukrainian Hospitality 08:48 - The Struggle of being Ukrainian 🇺🇦 11:18 - Impact of the Field of Mars 13:29 - The Field of Mars 21:04 - End of Day Reflections 22:52 - Support Car 4 Ukraine 🇺🇦 🔔 New to the channel? 🎥 I’m The Wondering Englishman – exploring the world with curiosity and critical thinking. My channel isn’t here for influencer selfies — it’s about real, honest insights, and the bigger stories behind every journey. 🇬🇧 FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE: 🌍 Website: https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎥 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@vanTerheyden:f 🎥 Bitchute: https://bitchute.com/TheWonderingEnglishman ❌ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WonderingEng 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🚘 Rentals & Transfers: 🏎️ Cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/fE9m6v7Q 🛞 Private Transfers: https://gettransfer.tp.st/UO8Kw9iA ✈️🛡️ Annual Travel Insurance - CoverWise - https://locally.link/F6UM (British Viewers) ✈️🛡️ International Travel Insurance - https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/5bKbCHam 🪫🔋 My Travel Power Adapter (I really rate this) - https://amzn.to/4cENvWJ 🚖 TRAVEL CREDITS 🚕 UBER – Use Code: uberAVT – Free £/$ credit varies 🛴 LIME Scooters – Code: RBJ6RC5 – 1 Free Unlock 📱E-Sim Recommendation 📱Saily - My go-to E-Sim Provider - https://www.saily.com/wondering 🌟Use Code "Wondering" for 15% off your Purchase 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (Opening) by Sir Adrian Boult, https://t.lickd.co/l/z6ZmgDLl1RE I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Thanks for watching. Stay kind. Stay wondering. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 #FieldOfMars #LvivCemetery #UkraineWar #UkrainianHistory #Holodomor #Maidan #DonbasWar #Ukraine2026 #Sacrifice #NoChoiceButToStand #TheWonderingEnglishman #RoadToUkraine
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30:15
Crossing the Ukraine Border: Demographic Fury in Europe + The Best Ribs on Earth are in Ukraine!
In this Video - I finally make it to Ukraine - having driven from London, taken the ferry to Calais, France and driven East through snow, ice, and rain to get to the Ukraininan Border. Join me as I cross the Ukrainian border in a very icy Western Ukraine - a country that has to endure the Russian Invasion day in and day out. This first leg would lead me to witnessing Terror in L'viv. Something the Ukrainians have to live with every day of the week. Ukraine is a country at war, suffering every day from relentless aggression. I dive into why the war drags on, Europe's boiling anger over demographic shifts (think migration waves, cultural dilution, and economic strains making locals furious), and my epic touchdown in Lviv for the best ribs in the world! Drop your thoughts below — respectful debate welcome, I read every comment. Like if it hit home, share with someone who’s had enough, and sub + turn on notifications if you want more unfiltered takes (we’re over 81k subs and 10M+ views — let’s hit 100k together). While I’m on the road driving from London to Ukraine delivering a Toyota Hilux via Car4Ukraine (upgraded & armoured for frontline evacuations with the 82nd Brigade in Pokrovsk), all revenue from this video and the whole series goes straight to the cause. Even watching helps! If you can spare anything toward the €11,000 needed: 👉 https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/the-wondering-englishman Follow for more:🇬🇧➡️🇺🇦🚗 Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Rzeszów Morning 🌅 02:30 - The Road to Ukraine 🇺🇦 04:26 - Question on Corruption 06:57 - Are Europeans Dispondent? 09:14 - The Ukrainian Border 🇵🇱/ 🇺🇦 10:12 - I’m Back! 13:06 - The Rocky Road to L’viv 15:10 - Why I have driven 1250+ Miles… 16:25 - L’viv Ukraine 🇺🇦 17:47 - First Night in L’viv 19:29 - Rynok Square 22:58 - Ready to Eat! 26:31 - Drinking with Mercenaries 28:54 - Thankful 🙏🏻 🔔 New to the channel? 🎥 I’m The Wondering Englishman – exploring the world with curiosity and critical thinking. My channel isn’t here for influencer selfies — it’s about real, honest insights, and the bigger stories behind every journey. 🇬🇧 FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE: 🌍 Website: https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎥 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@vanTerheyden:f 🎥 Bitchute: https://bitchute.com/TheWonderingEnglishman ❌ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WonderingEng 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🚘 Rentals & Transfers: 🏎️ Cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/fE9m6v7Q 🛞 Private Transfers: https://gettransfer.tp.st/UO8Kw9iA ✈️🛡️ Annual Travel Insurance - CoverWise - https://locally.link/F6UM (British Viewers) ✈️🛡️ International Travel Insurance - https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/5bKbCHam 🚖 TRAVEL CREDITS 🚕 UBER – Use Code: uberAVT – Free £/$ credit varies 🛴 LIME Scooters – Code: RBJ6RC5 – 1 Free Unlock 📱E-Sim Recommendation 📱Saily - My go-to E-Sim Provider - https://www.saily.com/wondering 🌟Use Code "Wondering" for 15% off your Purchase 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Fairytale in Techno by John 00 Fleming, https://t.lickd.co/l/klXRPaxDwjx #UkraineAdventure #Europe #BestRibs #TravelWithPurpose #EuropeFury #UkraineWar #Car4Ukraine
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Poland Showed Me Something The West Lost
In this video, I get real about the state of UK politics in 2026 — sharing my raw thoughts on political sentiment, the 'Restore Party' as a potential fresh force for revival, and the deeper question: is British governance still a battle between good and evil — or has it just become a machine that serves itself? 💙 RECOMMENDED PLACES TO STAY 19:08 - Hotel Bristol: https://go.stay22.com/C8FlWrACJz I also express a certain envy for the Poles — their clarity on sovereignty, national pride and resistance — and how that contrasts with the mess we’re seeing at home. We talk Reform UK, the main parties, what real change would actually look like, and why so many people feel completely disconnected from Westminster. If you’re tired of spin, soundbites and the same old faces — this one’s for you. What do you think — is the 'Restore Party' onto something? Who’s the real 'evil' in UK politics right now? Drop your thoughts below — respectful debate welcome, I read every comment. Like if it hit home, share with someone who’s had enough, and sub + turn on notifications if you want more unfiltered takes (we’re over 81k subs and 10M+ views — let’s hit 100k together). While I’m on the road driving from London to Ukraine delivering a Toyota Hilux via Car4Ukraine (upgraded & armoured for frontline evacuations with the 82nd Brigade in Pokrovsk), all revenue from this video and the whole series goes straight to the cause. Even watching helps. If you can spare anything toward the €11,000 needed: 👉 https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/the-wondering-englishman Follow for more:🇬🇧➡️🇺🇦🚗 Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Leaving Tarnów 01:12 - Where am I heading? 02:12 - Responding to Question on Restore 08:27 - Arriving in Rzeszów 13:28 - 3 Maya Rzeszów 18:18 - Exploring the Beauty of Rzeszów 21:37 - My Single Bed 22:23 - Rzeszów at Night 26:15 - Leaving Rzeszów to go to Ukraine 🔔 New to the channel? 🎥 I’m The Wondering Englishman – exploring the world with curiosity and critical thinking. My channel isn’t here for influencer selfies — it’s about real, honest insights, and the bigger stories behind every journey. 🇬🇧 FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE: 🌍 Website: https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎥 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@vanTerheyden:f 🎥 Bitchute: https://bitchute.com/TheWonderingEnglishman ❌ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WonderingEng 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🚘 Rentals & Transfers: 🏎️ Cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/fE9m6v7Q 🛞 Private Transfers: https://gettransfer.tp.st/UO8Kw9iA ✈️🛡️ Annual Travel Insurance - CoverWise - https://locally.link/F6UM (British Viewers) ✈️🛡️ International Travel Insurance - https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/5bKbCHam 🚖 TRAVEL CREDITS 🚕 UBER – Use Code: uberAVT – Free £/$ credit varies 🛴 LIME Scooters – Code: RBJ6RC5 – 1 Free Unlock 📱E-Sim Recommendation 📱Saily - My go-to E-Sim Provider - https://www.saily.com/wondering 🌟Use Code "Wondering" for 15% off your Purchase 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Fairytale in Techno by John 00 Fleming, https://t.lickd.co/l/klXRPaxDwjx #RoadToUkraine #PolandTravel #HiddenGemsPoland #Car4Ukraine #UkraineAid #TravelWithPurpose #TheWonderingEnglishman #DiscoverPoland #BeLikePoland
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A Beautiful Polish City Revealed – Driving East from Wrocław Toward Ukraine
Leaving Wrocław in the morning - I headed east toward Ukraine… and ended up discovering one of Poland’s most beautiful, underrated cities. 💙 RECOMMENDED PLACES TO STAY 04:24 - Hotel Gal: https://go.stay22.com/wwVKFahzq6 Stunning historic architecture, peaceful cobbled streets, vibrant market square, rich Jewish heritage, and a calm atmosphere that feels like a hidden gem after the snow chaos of the last few days. This leg of the journey was a much-needed breather — but the mission stays the same: get this Toyota Hilux pickup truck to the front lines via Car4Ukraine. Once upgraded with armour and mechanical improvements, it will be handed to the 82nd Assault Brigade in Pokrovsk to help evacuate wounded soldiers, move medical supplies, and support logistics in one of the hardest-hit areas. If you love authentic travel vlogs that mix real road stories, unexpected discoveries, and a bigger purpose — this one’s for you. All ad revenue + Super Thanks from this entire series go 100% straight to Car4Ukraine. Even watching helps more than you know. If you can spare anything toward the €11,000 needed for sourcing, upgrades, armour and delivery (fully transparent): 👉 https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/the-wondering-englishman Daily raw updates continue — next stop: Will I cross into Ukraine? Follow on Instagram @thewonderingenglishman for quick stories & behind-the-scenes. What’s your favourite underrated city in Poland (or anywhere)? Drop it below — respectful chat welcome. I read every comment. Thanks for watching. Stay kind, stay wondering. 🇬🇧➡️🇵🇱➡️🇺🇦🚗 🔔 New to the channel? 🎥 I’m The Wondering Englishman – exploring the world with curiosity and critical thinking. My channel isn’t here for influencer selfies — it’s about real, honest insights, and the bigger stories behind every journey. 🇬🇧 FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE: 🌍 Website: https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎥 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@vanTerheyden:f 🎥 Bitchute: https://bitchute.com/TheWonderingEnglishman ❌ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/WonderingEng 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderingEnglishman 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🚘 Rentals & Transfers: 🏎️ Cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/fE9m6v7Q 🛞 Private Transfers: https://gettransfer.tp.st/UO8Kw9iA ✈️🛡️ Annual Travel Insurance - CoverWise - https://locally.link/F6UM (British Viewers) ✈️🛡️ International Travel Insurance - https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/5bKbCHam 🚖 TRAVEL CREDITS 🚕 UBER – Use Code: uberAVT – Free £/$ credit varies 🛴 LIME Scooters – Code: RBJ6RC5 – 1 Free Unlock 📱E-Sim Recommendation 📱Saily - My go-to E-Sim Provider - https://www.saily.com/wondering 🌟Use Code "Wondering" for 15% off your Purchase 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Sparks by Coldplay, https://t.lickd.co/l/EN3xvO4lL1v #RoadToUkraine #PolandTravel #HiddenGemsPoland #Car4Ukraine #UkraineAid #TravelWithPurpose #Wroclaw #Tarnow #TheWonderingEnglishman #DiscoverPoland #BeLikePoland
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