Ukraine
Ukraine
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Khmelnytskyi in Ukraine – Is It a Nice City & Should You Visit?
I have never ever thought that I would ever, ever write about my hometown Khmelnytskyi. This small provincial city in Ukraine is not really famous for anything and has no historical antiquity. But there is a fantastic beauty of the Pivdennyi Buh River, the charm of many city parks, and romantic coziness of the center. Ukrainians from other cities and…
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Visiting Ukraine in Winter: 10+ Fabulous Places to Visit & Top Winter Travel Tips
For some reason, there is such an opinion that Ukraine in winter is like Siberia. Some people until this day believe that extreme cold makes eyelashes freeze, that everything gets covered with so much snow that you need to dig yourself out, that polar bears walk on the streets, and that locals drink vodka to stay warm. I am not…
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8 Things to Know Before You Go Skiing in Bukovel, Ukraine
Bukovel ski resort in Ukraine is a snow-covered dreamy place for winter holidays in the Carpathians. In the high ski season, particularly in January, it gets very crowded. There are always too many people who want to go skiing in Bukovel, come to celebrate New Year, Orthodox Christmas, or just have a romantic winter escape. Being a very picturesque region…
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Mountain Residence in Bukovel: A Quiet Forest Escape With Stunning Views
Two nights in Mountain Residence in Bukovel was definitely not enough, especially at the beginning of the foliage season. But luckily, we have already booked this property for our other visit in December to be able to see winter magic and enjoy a bit of skiing. (I am saying luckily because for winter season it’s getting sold out months in…
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Life in Ukraine: Things You Should Know And Things To Expect
Every time I get to ask others, who are not Ukrainians, what they know about life in Ukraine, they always give different answers. Some people immediately think of Chernobyl, somebody else remembers a famous football player, model, or boxer. Other folks base their opinion on what they currently hear from the media, especially about the conflict with Russia. Not many…
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Skiing in Ukraine: 5 Top Places to Go Other Than Bukovel
On the eve of the start of the winter season, I decided why not to write a post about the best destinations where to go snowboarding or skiing in Ukraine, because Bukovel is not the only place (contrary to popular belief that it is). No seriously, Bukovel gets too much attention. Especially considering the fact that during the last few…
