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6 Interesting Tidbits About Lviv

If you are reading this article you probably, have already being to Kyiv and you are thinking about which other cities you can visit. Or you making your plans about your trip to Ukraine and searching for some places to go which are not as far east as the capital. Than I would like to […]

5 Things Ukrainian Traditions and Outlook on Life Taught Me This Year

Though I originally hail from the West Coast USA, I spent the majority of my 2016 in Ukraine. Ukrainian traditions, society, and overall way of life is about as different as you can get from the States. And while many Ukrainian people would love to head to America (and trust me there are also plenty who […]

What Everybody Ought to Know About Ukrainian Culture

We’re commonly asked exactly what Ukrainian culture is like, and with good reason. Simply put, it’s very difference from the Western world. On top of that, Ukrainian culture is even drastically different from it’s direct neighbors—Russia to the East, and Poland to the West. To top it off, Russia and Poland are so drastically different that could […]

The Greyness of Fall in Ukraine

Ukraine is a wonderful place, but it’s certainly not without it’s downsides. One of those downsides is the dreary fall weather that rolls around once a year. The spring and summer cheer is replaced by…well, this: Simply put, when it becomes grey the way of life changes a bit in Ukraine. There are both pros […]

8 Pieces of Advice About Living in Ukraine

This was originally a guest post at Red Pill Reviews. Living in Ukraine can be an intimidating experience for many. Truthfully, this country is sort of like the wild, wild West at times. The worst days make you want to pull your hair out, and the best days are still quite an adventure. With that […]

7 Differences Between Latin America and Eastern Europe

This post was originally published at My Latin Life. Eastern Europe…or Latin America? It’s a question many aspiring location independent entrepreneurs find themselves asking. Many throw Southeast Asia into that mix as well, making it even more difficult. But let’s talk about the two extreme ends of the spectrum. South America and Eastern Europe. These two […]

9 Reasons Why We Love Ukraine

Here are reasons why we love Ukraine. Lets get straight to the point. 1.) The Cost of Living Seems obvious, but it’s so true. When you can take a nice girl out for an incredible date for a dozen bucks–WOW. The cost of living in Ukraine (for now) is absolutely incredible. You get such a value […]

How to Avoid Scams in Ukraine

Scams in Ukraine are overblown by most Westerners. BUT…I’ll never forget my first week in Ukraine… I got hustled by a street performer, who literally threw a monkey on to me and demanded I pay him money. As I was arguing with him, another monkey trainer threw a second monkey on to my head and demanded […]

The Hibernation of the Ukrainian Dating Culture

The Ukrainian dating culture works in a way that we aren’t accustomed to as Westerners. And there is actually one really bizarre reason why it’s so. The approaching winter. Sure, in the United States it gets cold…but Ukraine gets really cold. Like…unbelievably cold. This means that there are less people coming into Ukrainian cities during the cold months […]

Hookah in Ukraine: Everything You Need to Know

Hookah, also known as Shisha, is a very popular past time in Ukraine. Originally from Arabic culture (there is quite a bit of Middle Eastern food and some culture in Ukraine, as they’re pretty close geographically), hookah is readily found all throughout Ukraine at many restaurants. This post is not to argue the health consequences or […]

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