Alex van Terheyden
Jyväskylä - The gateway to the Lakelands of Finland
Ask a Finn where they like to holiday when they are staying in Finland - many will tell you about the Finland Lakelands. Although......
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Alex van Terheyden
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Winter escapism on a loud snowmobile in central Finland
I found myself kitting up in a 1 piece snowsuit that would protect me from the freezing elements but also should the crash my snowmobile and
Alex van Terheyden
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Zhytomyr, Ukraine - a city frequently ignored but maybe that will change
To someone not from Ukraine or possibly eastern Europe - the name Zhytomyr conjures up images (at least for me) of a city from another...
Alex van Terheyden
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Ternopil - a friendly city in western Ukraine worthy of one's time
Found tucked between Lviv & Khmelnytskyi in western Ukraine located on the banks of the river Seret this small city could easily be missed b
Alex van Terheyden
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A weekend in Chernihiv, Ukraine
You find yourself in the beautiful capital of Ukraine - Kyiv. And yet, you feel it’s time to visit another city in Ukraine - but where...
Alex van Terheyden
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Kyiv Beach Clubs - We don't need the Sea where we are going!
Kyiv is one of Europe's greatest cities and this is especially true in the Summer months. And yet, when the temperature rises and many...
Alex van Terheyden
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Kremenchuk - a central Ukrainian city that may surprise you
Kremenchuk has existed in its own right since the 16th Century and since then its been one of the nuts and bolts of the industrial hub of Ce
Alex van Terheyden
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Ukraine is more than just Kyiv, Lviv & Odesa - been to Kropyvnytskyi?
The biggest country in Europe at least for the moment - Ukraine is vast and worthy of 21st century travellers time. Regular visitors to...
Alex van Terheyden
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How to Travel inside Ukraine - Transport Guide
its population and the wealth of entries and exits into the country it's clear there is a lot to see. However, one might wonder....
Alex van Terheyden
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Kyiv - Ukraine - where to stay?
Kyiv is a wonderfully big city - however, where you stay will really depend on your needs. I'm going to assume you are visiting Kyiv for a
Alex van Terheyden
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Gdansk a perfect weekend getaway destination for everyone!
When you think of a weekend getaway in Europe I can guarantee a few destinations will always spring to mind. Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris &...
Alex van Terheyden
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Budapest - Central Europe's Finest City?
I'm a big fan of Budapest - many compare it to Paris - when you wander through the streets or along the river bank it's easy to see why.
Alex van Terheyden
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You may not have considered The Hague
The Hague - associating it with a place warlords were judged by those who have worked in Law for far too long. A place that didn't seem wor
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