On the Train: Odesa to Lviv
On the last leg of my 3 stop tour of Ukraine, I got on the train. On the overnight train…
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Summer Vacation Destination
When talking to my friend about stopping by Odesa during my Ukraine visit, she briefly mentioned that it is a…
Beef Stroganoff & Pavlova
Salieri Cafe in Odesa, Ukraine, came highly recommended by a friend, or a friend of a friend, with local knowledge.…
Checking In: Odesa
While exploring Odesa, Ukraine, I spent the nights at Frapolli Hotel, right on Derybasivska Street. The hotel is placed at…
On the Bus: Kyiv to Odesa
When Kyiv was over and done with, I headed to the Black Sea coast, to Odesa. Wanting to see the…
The Cave Monastery
The Kyiv Monastery of the Caves in Ukraine, is so much more than the underground corridors the name refers to.…
Must-Visit Food Halls in Kyiv and Odesa
After exploring the nooks and crannies of the cave monastery in Kyiv, Ukraine, and in need of dinner, my friend…
Downtown Kyiv
Khreshchatyk is the main street of Kyiv, Ukraine, and Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) is the main square. The latter has…
Soviet Survivor
When I was looking for a place to stay in Kyiv, Ukraine, I was warned I might end up in…
A Ravishing Pastel Troika
When exploring the old town (Upper Town) of Kyiv, Ukraine, these three beauties will be hard not to spot. Turquoise…
Andrew’s Descent
Andrew’s Descent, or Andriyivsky uzviz, is a historic street that connects the Upper Town (old town) of Kyiv, Ukraine, with…