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27:13
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:🇬🇧➡️🇺🇦🚗 🔔 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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14:38
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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21:09
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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21:26
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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Liège to Giessen: Lebanon's Downfall from Generosity & Why Europe Must Never Fight Again
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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20:34
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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Driving from London to Ukraine: Delivering a Toyota Hilux for Frontline Aid
For four years, Brave Ukrainian men & women have been fighting for their survival, while most of us have lived fairly normal lives. Yes, this war has taken a toll on Western Europe, but if it were your country, would you simply give up your land to those who have invaded you? I know many on the Conservative Right think Putin is the good guy - I know this because I am on the Conservative Right, so I have these conversations frequently - and yet it is via this journey I would like to show the perspective that they are wrong. In the same way Europeans are fighting for their heritage, culture and survival in 2026, the Ukrainians are doing the exact same thing - except their war is far more bloody than our war. I left Ukraine in 2022 as a Ukrainian Resident - a country I love very much - this is my attempt to give something back to the people I call friends and once called neighbours. I dare the critics (to which I know there are many) to keep their minds open as I embark on this adventure. This video is the start of my journey driving from London to Ukraine to deliver a Toyota Hilux pickup truck through Car4Ukraine. The truck will be upgraded with armour and mechanical improvements, then handed over to the 82nd Brigade in the Pokrovsk area to help evacuate the wounded and move essential supplies on the front lines. If you'd like to support this mission, please donate here: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/the-wondering-englishman Every euro, dollar or pound goes directly to sourcing, upgrading and delivering the vehicle (fully transparent updates coming). All advertising revenue from this video (and every video in this Ukraine series) will be donated straight to Car4Ukraine. All YouTube Monetisation on these videos will also go 100% to the charity. I'm not doing this for views or money — I'm doing it because I care deeply about Ukraine (I've been visiting since 2013, lived there in 2021–2022, and still have friends on the front lines). The men and women out there are far braver than I'll ever be. If you can spare anything, it really does help. I'll be posting daily short updates from the road (signal permitting, safety first). For more frequent glimpses, follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewonderingenglishman Thanks for watching, sharing, and supporting. Stay kind out there. 🇬🇧➡️🇺🇦🚗 🔔 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 #Car4Ukraine #UkraineAid #LondonToUkraine #TravelWithPurpose #TheWonderingEnglishman
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Göbekli Tepe Rewrites History – But Is Tourism Destroying It?
Göbekli Tepe: The 12,000-year-old site rewriting human history—built by hunter-gatherers BEFORE farming, with massive T-pillars and animal carvings that challenge everything we know about civilisation. But as tourism booms (800,000+ visitors in 2025 alone), is profit-destroying this UNESCO Wonder? The Wondering Englishman visited and asked the tough questions - why is Globus cementing ancient walls rather than excavating? Were the Pillars carefully installed? Does the controversial roof really help our understanding of History? Are the Olive Trees Still damaging the Ancient site? And why do excavations remain stalled at just 10-15%? From Klaus Schmidt's discoveries to 2025-2026 finds (human statues, carved faces at Karahan Tepe, new artefacts across Taş Tepeler), this is the full story—mainstream facts, alternative theories (Graham Hancock, Bright Insights), and the real risks of tourism overtaking archaeology. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Göbekli Tepe 01:03 - Where Are We? 01:58 - Profit Before Insight? 02:25 - Göbekli Tepe Visitors Centre 03:40 - What is Göbekli Tepe? 06:30 - Walking Up to Göbekli Tepe 09:50 - They Profit From Tourism 12:34 - Göbekli Tepe Site 15:17 - What do we observe? 18:40 - Does the Enclosure Protect History? 19:00 - Why do you think it was buried? 21:08 - The Canopy Doesn't Work! 22:14 - Handbags in Ancient Civilisation 22:57 - Göbekli Tepe Went Global 24:08 - There's No Excavation Here 24:54 - Recent Discoveries 26:20 - Who is Delaying the Dig? 28:05 - Why did they Plant Olive Trees? 30:45 - A Lost Ice Age Civilisation? 33:34 - Cats & Olive Trees 34:06 - In Conclusion Based in Şanlıurfa, exploring ancient sites within 50km—check my latest from the hub: [Link to your Şanlıurfa video] Valletta bravery vibes meet prehistoric wonders—watch my Malta Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/cvzvjPnBFoQ What do YOU think: Is tourism saving or destroying Göbekli Tepe? Drop your theory below 👇 Subscribe for more epic ancient adventures—Ukraine roadtrip coming soon! 🌍 The Wondering Englishman 🔔 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. 🔗 Relevant Links for You 🚘 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 Holiday Savings ✈️ 🌟12% Flights & Trains with Omio https://locally.link/08Tp Use Code "WONDERING" ✈️ 🌟 Grab a Bargain Holiday with Expedia https://locally.link/VeVu 🇬🇧 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 💷 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ❤️ Join the Channel for Postcards & Perks → https://bit.ly/TWEjoin 💷 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWonderingEnglishman/membership ☕ Buy Me a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thewonderingenglishman ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://coff.ee/thewonderingenglishman 💷 SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/the-wondering-englishman 💰Free Money For You (Seriously!) 💷 UK Free Stock Offer: https://magic.freetrade.io/join/alexander/89822142 🌍 Free Money Transfers: https://wise.com/invite/ata/alexanderv191 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Zion by fluke, https://lickd.lnk.to/0IB3CtID!The+Wondering+Englishman License ID: B9QeG4rbw3m #GöbekliTepe #TravelVlog #SoutheastTurkey #TheWonderingEnglishman #AncientHistory #turkeytravel #AncientTurkey #RewritesHistory #TourismImpact #Archaeology #Sanliurfa #TravelMystery
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Şanlıurfa: The BEST Base for Göbekli Tepe? + Mind-Blowing Archaeology Museum
Just 15 km from Göbekli Tepe—the world's oldest known temple complex and a groundbreaking site in human history—I made Şanlıurfa my base to explore the region. This major city in southeast Turkey offers easy access to the birthplace of monumental architecture, plus one of the country's standout museums: the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum. Housing over 5,000 artifacts with life-size Göbekli Tepe reconstructions, it's Turkey's largest museum complex and has welcomed nearly 1.8 million visitors since opening in 2015 (with record highs in recent years). In this full travel vlog, I share my journey: dramatic Roman necropolises in the cliffs, sacred sites, bustling bazaars, and why Şanlıurfa is the practical, fascinating hub for anyone visiting Göbekli Tepe or the wider area. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Şanlıurfa Airport Navigation 01:33 - Why am I here? 02:52 - Renting a Car in Şanlıurfa 03:49 - The Start of the Şanlıurfa Adventure 07:22 - Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum 09:22 - Göbekli Tepe Exhibition 14:30 - The Rest of the Museum 20:28 - Exploring Şanlıurfa at Sunset 23:20 - Evening Market 27:11 - Best Bakery in Şanlıurfa? 29:50 - Trying to Find the Beauty of Şanlıurfa 33:05 - Mevlid-i Halilulrahman Mağarası 36:22 - Did God Perform a Miracle for Abraham Here? 38:05 - This Place Saved the City 44:08 - Hz.İbrahim A.S. Makamı / Was Abraham Born Here? 46:50 - The View will impact Your Enjoyment 47:55 - The Bazar & Turkish Entrepreneurs 59:05 - Best Kebab in Şanlıurfa? 01:00:50 - In Search of a Bar 01:04:48 - Last Night in Şanlıurfa If this gave you a clearer picture of Şanlıurfa and Göbekli Tepe, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE for more real travel explorations (we're closing in on 100k subs!), and turn on notifications 🔔. Comment below: Have you visited Şanlıurfa or Göbekli Tepe? What's next on your list? Hotel Review for Sehrazat Konagi - Şanliurfa - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lxE7mWAHudM 🔔 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. 🔗 Relevant Links for You 🚘 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 Holiday Savings ✈️ 🌟12% Flights & Trains with Omio https://locally.link/08Tp Use Code "WONDERING" ✈️ 🌟 Grab a Bargain Holiday with Expedia https://locally.link/VeVu 🇬🇧 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 💷 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ❤️ Join the Channel for Postcards & Perks → https://bit.ly/TWEjoin 💷 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWonderingEnglishman/membership ☕ Buy Me a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thewonderingenglishman ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://coff.ee/thewonderingenglishman 💷 SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/the-wondering-englishman 💰Free Money For You (Seriously!) 💷 UK Free Stock Offer: https://magic.freetrade.io/join/alexander/89822142 🌍 Free Money Transfers: https://wise.com/invite/ata/alexanderv191 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Dream Of The Ancients by David O'Brien, https://t.lickd.co/a83rl2kA2Oz License ID: 9JERMo40nga Ancient Trail by Debbie Wiseman, https://t.lickd.co/jRpygrrJ4mG License ID: 9NznRXB7zbq Bones by Philip Guyler, Paul Clarvis, https://t.lickd.co/06jaQrKeXjJ License ID: m86WyJdPG5d In The Orient by Christophe Goze, Paul Ressel, https://t.lickd.co/l/KBD0WbK61jQ Silk Road Tale 2 by Marc Jackson Burrows, Abbas Premjee, https://t.lickd.co/l/pjEwY9mlbMZ Approaching The Hour by Philip Guyler, https://t.lickd.co/l/pg20Qmo4vk0 #Sanliurfa #Şanlıurfa #GöbekliTepe #TurkeyTravel #SanliurfaMuseum #ArchaeologyMuseumTurkey #ClosestToGobekliTepe #TravelVlog #SoutheastTurkey #TheWonderingEnglishman #AncientHistory #turkey
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Is Sofia the Next Big Craft Beer Destination? I Went to Find Out!
Is Sofia, Bulgaria, the next big craft beer destination in Europe? I hit the streets for an epic Sofia craft beer crawl to find out! From hidden gem bars and always-busy taprooms to rare English cask ales, grunge music vibes, pinball machines, dog-friendly spots, and fresh local Bulgarian brews – this is your ultimate guide to Sofia's booming craft beer scene. Beer was brought to Bulgaria very late but ever since they have been making up for lost time, in the last decade, the craft scene exploded, and Sofia is becoming a must-visit for beer geeks. Expect hazy IPAs, stouts, sours, cozy gardens, friendly crews, and that authentic Balkan twist. In this video, I explore the best craft beer spots in Sofia, including: 🍺 - Vitamin B Craft Beer Bar 🍺 - Crafter Bar (both locations – dog friendly!) 🍺 - Tap Local Craft Beer Bar (grunge vibes!) 🍺 - High Five Taproom (always elbow-to-elbow!) 🍺 - BiraBar – the only place in Bulgaria with proper English cask ales 🍺 - Dissident Beer Shop (pavement pints legend) 🍺 - Pivoteka Craft Beer Shop 🍺 - JEEVS (vinyl + pinball!) 🍺 - Vagabond Beer Shop And more... Want to experience Europe's craft beer bars for yourself? Sign up for my exclusive Wonders of Beer Tour in late 2026! Limited spots – join me at: 👉 www.TheWondersOfBeer.com Perfect for those who appreciate Europe's History and Beer. 🍺 - Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Pivoteka - Sofia Centre, ul. "Lyuben Karavelov" 53, 1142 02:35 - Nosferatu - Blvd. "Patriarh Evtimiy" 28, Sofia Center, 1000 Sofia 03:59 - Dissident - 36, 6ti Septemvri Str., Sofia Centre, 1142 Sofia 05:26 - Tap Local - 6 Georgi Benkovski Street, Sofia 1000 08:02 - Bira Bar - 8 Paris Street, Sofia Centre, 1000 Sofia (Cask Beer) 10:51 - Vitamin B - 24, ul. "Vrabcha", Sofia Centre, 1504 Sofia 11:36 - Crafter Shop - 65, ulitsa "Knyaz Boris I", Sofia Centre, 1000 Sofia 12:57 - Vagabond - 78, ulitsa "Tsar Simeon", Sofia Centre, 1202 Sofia 14:17 - Crafter Bar - 6 Hristo Belchev Street, Sofia Centre, 1000 Sofia 15:24 - High Five - 29b ulitsa "Hristo Belchev", Sofia Centre, 1000 Sofia 16:33 - Jeevs - 6 ulitsa "Angel Kanchev", Sofia Centre, 1000 Sofia 17:51 - Balkan Beer Bash Festival 👍 Like if this helped, subscribe for more honest travel guides (Let's hit 100k!), and drop a comment: What's your preferred Beer? 🔗 Relevant Links for You Save Money on Your Next Vacation/Holiday with Expedia - 👉 https://r.brandsparkhub.com/b1-JBD1k2ng 🚘 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 🔔 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 💷 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ❤️ Join the Channel for Postcards & Perks → https://bit.ly/TWEjoin 💷 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWonderingEnglishman/membership ☕ Buy Me a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thewonderingenglishman ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://coff.ee/thewonderingenglishman 💷 SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/the-wondering-englishman 💰Free Money For You (Seriously!) 💷 UK Free Stock Offer: https://magic.freetrade.io/join/alexander/89822142 🌍 Free Money Transfers: https://wise.com/invite/ata/alexanderv191 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Ceremony by New Order, https://t.lickd.co/l/Ad7ZD1pn2oD Spilled Beer by James Andrew Grant, https://t.lickd.co/l/0QpeqBMbpoE Rock Is The Answer by Barrie Gledden, Richard Kimmings, https://t.lickd.co/l/JOMPN8O0nzG Ayers Rock by Terry Devine-King, https://t.lickd.co/l/j3Wa3P5Rv81 The Move Groove by Barrie Gledden, Jason Pedder, Steve Dymond, https://t.lickd.co/l/7nBWbEJ8MwD Technoid Jackpot by John 00 Fleming, https://t.lickd.co/l/bV7wV5aVgXk #SofiaCraftBeer #BulgariaBeer #CraftBeerTravel #SofiaTravel #BeerTour #CraftBeerBulgaria #EuropeBeer #HiddenBeerGems #BeerCrawl #TravelVlog #WonderingEnglishman
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Budapest Airport to City Centre - The Ultimate Guide - Cheapest, Best & Fastest Ways!
Landing at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and wondering how to get to the city centre quickly, cheaply, and without hassle? In this ultimate 2026 guide, I break down EVERY transport option from the airport to downtown Budapest – from the super-cheap public bus to fast taxis, private transfers, and more. Whether you're on a budget, travelling with luggage, or arriving late at night, I've got the best ways covered (with real prices, times, tips, and scam warnings)! ✈️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Budapest Airport Arrivals 01:02 - Which Terminal? 01:16 - Summary of Transport Options 02:16 - Cleared Customs Navigation 02:56 - AirPort Express Shuttle Buses 🚌 03:50 - 100E AirPort Express Bus 04:41 - 200E Bus with Metro (Cheapest) 05:23 - Hungarian Trains 🚆 05:58 - Taxi or Ride Shares? 06:37 - Bolt or Uber? 07:17 - Mini Bud Shuttle 07:44 - Car Rental at Budapest Airport 08:39 - Hope it was Helpful! This guide is based on my real experience arriving in Budapest – save time & money on your trip! If you're heading to thermal baths, ruin bars, or the Danube, start right here. 👍 Like if this helped, subscribe for more honest travel guides (Just past 80k subs – let's hit 100k!), and drop a comment: What's your preferred way – bus or taxi? 🔗 Relevant Links for Budapest Arrivals: 🇭🇺 BudapestGO App for Tickets: https://bkk.hu/en/tickets-and-passes/budapestgo 🚘 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 🔔 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 💷 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ❤️ Join the Channel for Postcards & Perks → https://bit.ly/TWEjoin 💷 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWonderingEnglishman/membership ☕ Buy Me a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thewonderingenglishman ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://coff.ee/thewonderingenglishman 💷 SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/the-wondering-englishman 💰Free Money For You (Seriously!) 💷 UK Free Stock Offer: https://magic.freetrade.io/join/alexander/89822142 🌍 Free Money Transfers: https://wise.com/invite/ata/alexanderv191 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Yellow Skies by George Georgia, https://t.lickd.co/l/xVGlBOMNm1e A Fresh Take by Marc Jackson Burrows, https://t.lickd.co/l/4P6BkjwkOqW #BudapestTravel #BudapestAirport #AirportTransfer #BudapestGuide #HungaryTravel #TravelTips #100EBus #Budapest2026 #CheapTravel #CityCentre
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Knights, Sieges & Baroque Wonders: Valletta in One Unforgettable Day
An unforgettable one-day adventure through Valletta, Malta – Europe's tiny fortress capital built by warrior Knights to defy empires and save Christendom. From the mighty fortifications and heroic Fort St. Elmo that was pivotal in the 1565 Great Siege of Malta, to the jaw-dropping Baroque splendour of St John's Co-Cathedral and Caravaggio's masterpiece, this cinematic walking tour reveals layers of history, bravery and Mediterranean magic. In this Video, I explore: Fort St. Elmo and the colossal city walls – born from the Great Siege to make Valletta impregnable. Pjazza Teatru Rjal – the Royal Opera House ruins bombed in WWII and beautifully reborn. The National Museum of Archaeology – mind-blowing Neolithic treasures (Sleeping Lady, Venus statues) that connect straight to Malta's ancient mysteries. St John's Co-Cathedral – the Knights' gilded masterpiece with marble tombs and dramatic Caravaggio Whether you're planning your Malta trip or just love epic history, this full Valletta walking tour will leave you inspired. Thanks to Omio for sponsoring this video! Plan your Malta adventure (or anywhere else) with the easiest app/site for flights worldwide, high-speed ferries to Gozo/Sicily, trains & buses. 👉 Use my exclusive code WONDERING at checkout for a 12% Discount! Book here: https://locally.link/08Tp That 12% Discount could save you $120 on a $1000 flight! ✈️ ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Valletta: The Capital Built to Defy Empires 01:07 - Malta War Memorial 03:48 - Built by the Knights of St. John 06:11 - Triton's Fountain 06:59 - The Wall's Built to Protect the City 08:08 - Through the City Gates 08:50 - The Opera House 09:39 - It's like being back in England 10:17 - Omio - Today's Sponsor 11:22 - Navigating the Streets 11:43 - The National Museum of Archaeology 15:43 - England Phone Home 16:17 - The Great Siege Monument 1565 19:21 - There is so much to see! 22:10 - Fort Saint Elmo & The Siege of Malta 26:14 - Fort St Elmo National War Museum 31:17 - Basilica of Saint Dominic & Porto Salvo 31:59 - St. John's Co-Cathedral - The Knights Cathedral 34:48 - Caravaggio 36:52 - Jean de Valette - The Founder of Valletta with Final Thoughts 🇲🇹 Obsessed with Malta's history? Dive into the full playlist next: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEoNWj0Gepik4i49wIGVmQZ_dnfiPnx7V The Wondering Englishman - Malta Travel Guide (FREE) - https://www.thewonderingenglishman.com/post/malta-island-of-knights-faith-forgotten-civilisations-malta-travel-guide 🔔 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 💷 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ❤️ Join the Channel for Postcards & Perks → https://bit.ly/TWEjoin 💷 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWonderingEnglishman/membership ☕ Buy Me a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thewonderingenglishman ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://coff.ee/thewonderingenglishman 💷 SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/the-wondering-englishman 🚖 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 🚘 Rentals & Transfers: • Cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/fE9m6v7Q • Private Transfers: https://gettransfer.tp.st/UO8Kw9iA 💷 UK Free Stock Offer: https://magic.freetrade.io/join/alexander/89822142 🌍 Free Money Transfers: https://wise.com/invite/ata/alexanderv191 🎬 SHOT WITH: 🔵 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://locally.link/KFWT 📀 Micro SD Card - 256 GB: https://locally.link/7OK4 🎵 MUSIC LICENSED FROM: Lickd & YouTube Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/ALEXVANTER50/ Hymn by Ultravox, https://t.lickd.co/l/k3L6B3ayLX9 Hopeful Progress by Paul Mottram, https://t.lickd.co/l/Qol7vKG6Ap9 Good Vibes Only by Abraham Benjamin Stewart, https://t.lickd.co/l/yjM2V5BAMJd All The World by Paul Mottram, https://t.lickd.co/l/P7NbP7VKJA6 Sinister Shadows by Philip Guyler, https://t.lickd.co/l/1oRmx2YqbYq Blaze Of Glory by Darren Leigh Purkiss, Christopher Phillip Haigh, https://t.lickd.co/l/jeZ0b0d5Rkb #Valletta #MaltaTravel #VallettaMalta #KnightsOfMalta #FortStElmo #StJohnsCoCathedral #Caravaggio #NationalMuseumOfArchaeology #Malta2025 #WalkingTour
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