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Is It Safe to Travel to Ukraine: 2018 Edition

The most common question we get is: How do I meet Ukrainian girls? The second most common is: Is it safe to travel to Ukraine? So here it is, finally. An article fully dedicated to safety in Ukraine in 2018. Spoiler alert: It is more complicated than it seems. We also wrote about whether is it […]

The Foreigner’s Guide to Kharkiv, Ukraine

Kharkiv is the second largest city in Ukraine, yet for some reason, it is overlooked by travelers. Odessa and Kiev are great, true, but why the discrimination? Kharkiv is a beautiful place, it is big enough to keep you busy, yet still somewhat off the grid. What more is there to ask for? Oh, the […]

Are Chernobyl Tours Worth the Time and Money?

Have you heard of Chernobyl tours? Do you like the idea of being radioactive? Read on if so… EDITOR’S NOTE: There are high-quality, but large image files on this post. Let them load and be patient! It’s worth it. I did got the opportunity to head out to Chernobyl once, so let’s get started with some […]

An Example of Why the Ukrainian Economy Is A Mess

Look at the apartments in the the photo gallery. Beautiful, aren’t they? Vibrant colors, beautiful physical architecture, and the apartment complex even has it’s own private mill! Sadly, these stunning apartments are the perfect symbol for why the Ukrainian economy is so bad. Nobody thought it through. The apartments were built in the middle of […]

Things to Know If You Want to Visit Chernobyl Today

If you’re interested in visiting Chernobyl today, we have good news for you. In 2016, it is perfectly safe to visit Chernobyl for touristic purposes. And it is a fantastic experience. Yes, it is a form of “disaster tourism”–so there is a bit of a downer vibe to it. But, it’s worth it. Going to Chernobyl can be a […]

The Yanukovych House: Ukraine’s Newest National Park

The Yanukovych House is the former home (more like estate and personal castle) of former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych. Who knows where he is these days. I’ve had a chance to see the house in person, and it’s truly an incredible experience. Incredibly sad, because you feel for the people of Ukraine. This guy was living […]

7 Things to Know About Ibiza Beach Club Odessa

Ibiza Beach Club Odessa is one of the hottest clubs in the Arcadia Beach district in Odessa, Ukraine. During the summer months, it’s very common for Ibiza Beach Club Odessa to be packed nearly every night of the week–even the weekdays. It’s definitely one of the hottest tourist spots, and can be a great experience if you […]

The Best Odessa Beach in Ukraine

In our humble opinion,the best Odessa beach is Langeron Beach. Langeron Beach is located on the East side of the city, near the park and the NEMO Dolphinarium. But first, you might want to know a bit about Odessa, Ukraine itself. Odessa is Ukraine’s biggest port city, located on the Black Sea. Odessa has about a […]

5 Things to Know About Ukraine for Western Travelers

Ukraine is not known for it’s tourism for Western people–but that doesn’t stop people from being very curious about this Soviet gem of a city nestled along the Dnipro River. Having spent considerable time in Ukraine, I thought it would be good to share some things to know about Ukraine, geared towards those of us who hail […]

Mother Motherland Kiev: A Spectacular Sight in Ukraine

Mother Motherland Kiev is one of Kiev’s most spectacular sights to see. I recently went there with a girl and had a spectacular time taking in the sights and sounds of Mother Motherland Kiev, which is a part of the Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II (the translation from Ukrianian is […]