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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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37:14
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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17:53
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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31:07
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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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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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? 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. 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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Epic Fail Drive: Dresden to Wrocław – 10 Accidents, Snow Chaos, Barely Moved!
From Dresden to Wrocław on the road to Ukraine… and it turned into absolute chaos. Heavy snow, black ice, terrible visibility — in just 9 hours, I witnessed 10 separate accidents on the Polish motorway. Cars spinning off, pile-ups, emergency vehicles everywhere. Progress was painfully slow — barely moved forward for long stretches. Winter driving in Poland is no joke. This is raw, unfiltered footage from the car — just the real frustration and danger of trying to push east in these conditions while the mission stays the same: get this Toyota Hilux to the front lines via Car4Ukraine. The truck will be upgraded with armour and mechanics, then handed to the 82nd Assault Brigade in Pokrovsk for evacuations, medical runs and moving supplies in high-risk zones. If you’re enjoying the honest road reality (even when it’s a disaster), watching and sharing helps the cause more than you know. All ad revenue + Super Thanks from this entire series go 100% straight to Car4Ukraine. Donate if you can — even £5 / €5 counts toward the €11,000 needed for sourcing, upgrades, armour and delivery (fully transparent): 👉 https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/the-wondering-englishman Daily updates continue (weather and safety permitting). Sub on YouTube if you’re new — we’re almost at 80k and growing with real, no-filter travel content. What’s the worst weather driving you’ve ever done? Drop it below — respectful chat welcome. Thanks for watching. Stay warm, stay safe, stay wondering. 🇬🇧➡️🇺🇦🚗❄️ Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - The Toyota in the Snow 01:50 - The Armoured Truck Once It has Armour 04:35 - Why Do I Drive to Ukraine? 05:33 - The Weather seems Omnious... 07:17 - Pile Up 09:57 - Waiting For the Emergency Services to do their thing... 13:03 - The Radiators & The Drone Jammer 14:04 - Walking in the Motorway 14:46 - Let's Go! 16:07 - Can People Drive More Carefully? 18:24 - Déjà vu 19:45 - Wroclaw 🔔 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/ Everloving by Moby, https://t.lickd.co/l/lx0J8Ag3par #UkraineAid #Car4Ukraine #PolandSnow #WinterDrivingFail #RoadToUkraine #TravelWithPurpose #TheWonderingEnglishman
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Giessen to Dresden Drive – War's Devastation: Dresden 1945 and Parallels Today
From Giessen to Dresden on the long road to Ukraine. Today I reflect on one of the darkest chapters of World War II: the firebombing of Dresden in February 1945. A historic city turned to ash in three days—up to 25,000 civilians killed in the firestorm, entire neighbourhoods erased, refugees and families caught with nowhere to go. As I walk through the rebuilt streets and see the Frauenkirche standing again, I can't help but draw the parallel to modern sieges like Mariupol in 2022—another European city reduced to rubble, thousands of ordinary lives lost, homes and hospitals destroyed in the name of military goals. War doesn't change its face: it still turns beauty into ruin and people into statistics. That's why this drive matters to me—delivering a Toyota Hilux pickup via Car4Ukraine to the 82nd Assault Brigade in Pokrovsk. Upgraded with armour and mechanics, it will help evacuate wounded soldiers, move supplies, and give frontline teams one more tool to survive. If these reflections hit home, watching and sharing helps more than you know. All ad revenue and Super Thanks from this series go straight to Car4Ukraine. Donate if you can—even small amounts make a real difference (100% transparent updates coming): 👉 https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/the-wondering-englishman Daily raw road updates continue (signal & safety first). Follow on Instagram @thewonderingenglishman for quick stories. Sub on YouTube if you're new, let's keep growing with honest content that matters. What do you think when you see these historical parallels? Does Dresden's story change how you view today's conflicts? Respectful comments welcome below—I read them all. Time Stamps 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Leaving Giessen, Germany 01:49 - No One Edits For Me 03:50 - Who we are Driving For 05:28 - Arrive in Dresden, Germany 07:23 - Feels Like Berlin! 09:07 - Remembering The Dresden Bombing Raid 10:40 - Those who Profit from War - Run the World 12:40 - Exploring the Centre of Dresden 15:04 - The Dresden Memorial 18:50 - Memories of Ones Past & Reflecting on what's next 🔔 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/ Thanks for watching. Stay kind, stay wondering. 🇬🇧➡️🇺🇦🚗 #UkraineAid #Car4Ukraine #Dresden1945 #Mariupol #NoMoreWar #TravelWithPurpose #TheWonderingEnglishman #HistoryLessons
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Delivering Aid to Ukraine While History Warns Us of Collapse
Day’s drive: Liège, Belgium → Giessen, Germany on the long road to Ukraine to deliver a Toyota Hilux pickup for frontline aid via Car4Ukraine. Today, I reflect on some heavy lessons from history: How Lebanon’s generosity toward refugees in the 1970s–80s contributed to its eventual collapse and civil war. Why Europeans should never allow themselves to go to war with each other again—division only weakens us all. The reality of Maidan protests and the Donbas conflict from 2014 to 2022 is complex, painful, and often oversimplified in today’s narratives. This isn’t about picking sides or preaching. It’s about learning from the past so we don’t repeat the same mistakes. Ukraine is still fighting for survival in 2026—ordinary people, friends I’ve known since 2013 and lived among in Kyiv 2021–2022, defending their homes against invasion. Practical help (like this upgraded Hilux for evacuations and supplies to the 82nd Brigade in Pokrovsk) can still save lives. If you’re feeling the fatigue too, that’s valid. If something here still resonates, watching, sharing, or donating even a little makes a real difference. 100% goes to the cause (transparent updates coming), and all ad revenue + Super Thanks from this series go straight to Car4Ukraine. Donate if you can: 👉 https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/the-wondering-englishman Daily raw updates from the road (signal & safety first). Follow on Instagram @thewonderingenglishman for quick stories. Time Stamps 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Liege, Belgium 🇧🇪 03:05 - Thank You for Donating! 03:49 - No Reception 05:22 - Have we not learnt from Lebanon 🇱🇧 ? 09:10 - Our Leaders are Corrupt! 12:10 - Germany 🇩🇪 15:05 - Arrive in Giessen 🇩🇪 18:06 - Response to Comments! 21:56 - Exploring Gissen Streets 27:50 - Valentine’s Drinks 🍺 28:59 - Love for the Germans 31:04 - Carnival? 🎪 32:17 - Support Car 4 Ukraine 🇺🇦 Sub on YouTube if you want to follow the full journey. Let’s keep growing with honest content that matters. What do you think? Lebanon’s story hit home? Why do you think Europe must avoid war? Respectful comments welcome below—I read them all. Thanks for watching. Stay Curious, 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/ The Road to Mandalay by Guy Chambers, Robbie Williams, https://t.lickd.co/l/dXkaRlGOx9b #UkraineAid #Car4Ukraine #EuropePeace #LebanonHistory #Maidan #TravelWithPurpose #TheWonderingEnglishman #Travel #Europe
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Why Ukraine Fatigue is Real (But We Can't Turn Away) - London to Leige, Belgium, as we Discuss!
I'm on the road—starting from London, heading through Belgium (Liège today), all the way to Ukraine to deliver a Toyota Hilux pickup for frontline aid via Car4Ukraine. But this video isn't just about the drive... It's about something heavier: Ukraine fatigue. After 4 years of war headlines, skyrocketing energy bills, and endless news cycles, I get why so many people feel despondent, overwhelmed, or even tuned out. Some have unsubscribed from the channel after my last video—and that's okay. I don't blame anyone for feeling tired. Life's hard enough at home without another distant conflict pulling at your heartstrings or wallet. But here's why I can't look away: ordinary Ukrainians—families, friends I've known since 2013, people I lived among in Kyiv—are still fighting every day for their lives, homes, and freedom. They're not asking for endless war; they're asking for the basics to survive so the suffering stops. Turning away now doesn't end the pain—it just leaves good people to face it alone. In this video, I talk openly about the fatigue, why it's real for so many (including in the UK), and why hating or blaming Ukrainians isn't the answer. They're the ones caught in the crossfire, not the cause. If you're still here, thank you. This series is raw—daily short updates from the road (signal permitting, safety first), all ad revenue and Super Thanks going straight to Car4Ukraine. Even watching helps more than you know. Donate if you can (every bit counts, 100% transparent): https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/the-wondering-englishman Follow for more real-time glimpses: Instagram @thewonderingenglishman Subscribe for the full journey—nearly at 80k, let's keep growing together with honest stories that matter. No pressure, just humanity. What do you think about the fatigue? Drop a respectful comment below—I'm reading them all. Time Stamps 00:00 - Leaving Home 00:54 - The Toyota Helix - 2018 Model I'm Driving to Ukraine 01:43 - Not Sponsored 02:31 - The Journey Ahead and Why We Do It 05:02 - Dover, England & Ukraine Fatigue 08:54 - The Ferry & Where I should Stay? 10:04 - Arrive in France 10:37 - Jeremy Clarkson is Wrong About Belgium 12:45 - Eating on the Move 14:29 - Trying to Stay Awake 19:04 - I arrive in Liege, Belgium 🔔 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/ Mothers of the Night by Moby, https://t.lickd.co/l/1aRG4Yyo7m2 🇬🇧➡️🇺🇦🚗 #UkraineFatigue #DrivingToUkraine #HumanityFirst #Car4Ukraine #TheWonderingEnglishman #TravelWithPurpose
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