Ukraine

I thought I was going to Ukraine for beaches, food, and St. Sophia Cathedral. I got all of those things. What I didn't expect was how emotionally affecting the trip would be. The history — particularly around Kyiv — hit in ways that good travel sometimes does. rich folk art tradition was the moment…

After a lot of research I thought I knew what to expect from Ukraine. Some things matched: Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is as spectacular as every review says, and Odesa has a genuine energy I'd read about. The varenyky obsession is completely justified. What I wasn't prepared for: baroque architecture. Tha…

Andriivskyi Uzviz in Ukraine is extraordinary — the scale and history hit you immediately. But the experience around it has been thoroughly commercialised. Getting there, navigating the crowds, and dealing with persistent sellers around Kyiv centre made it more stressful than it should be. Away fro…

Did 8 days solo in Ukraine and found it extremely manageable as a solo traveller. The transport network around Kyiv is decent and getting to Lviv Old Town independently was straightforward. Met fellow travellers easily and locals were generally happy to chat. rich folk art tradition was a personal …

I spent 17 days in Ukraine and based myself mainly in Kyiv. The city itself exceeded expectations — the St. Sophia Cathedral was genuinely jaw-dropping and I ended up visiting twice. Food was a highlight throughout; I must have eaten salo with rye bread every other day and have no regrets about it w…