I remember looking up information on the easiest way to get to Slavutych and the city of Chernihiv kept popping up. I was hoping to get to Slavutych via Kiev, where I was hoping to base myself for a week, and not use any other city as a launchpad. I had follow-on plans to head […]
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One question I see over and over is how to get from the Boryspil Kyiv Airport to the city center. It threw me for a loop for years and sometimes still does! This guide will hopefully help you find a comfortable way from the airport to Kyiv. It contains options for the airport train, bus, […]
This post is about how to get a Ukrainian SIM card in Kyiv, Ukraine. I will give two carrier options and let you know which one I prefer after a bit of trial and error throughout the years. I have decided to only list two locations on here as I have had good luck with […]
Ukraine is, without a doubt, an up and coming travel destination within Europe. This post is a Ukraine itinerary for two weeks for people visiting the Eastern European country for the first time. It will include stops in the capital city, Kyiv, as well as stops in three other cities I think are worthy of […]
There is so much to do in Kyiv that sometimes the surrounding areas and cities stand in the capital city’s shadows. While I love Kyiv to death, here are eight fantastic day trips from Kyiv that will allow you to see more of Ukraine in a short distance or organized trip from the Ukrainian capital […]
Ukraine, Inspiration, Soviet History & Architecture
5 Detailed Books on Chernobyl to Read Before Visiting the Exclusion Zone
There are many great books on Chernobyl worth reading if you’re interested in learning more about the Chernobyl disaster. The following books about Chernobyl are ones we recommend reading before you visit the Exclusion Zone. Books on Chernobyl to Read Before Exploring the Exclusion Zone Tourism to Chernobyl has exploded in the last year thanks […]