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Is It Safe to Travel to Ukraine: 2020 Edition

Updated November 2019: 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 […]

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 […]

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