With the summer tourist swarms behind, fall and winter are actually two of the best times to visit Europe (Oktoberfest aside). Flights are cheap and tours will be half-dead, which makes it a perfec...

Around the world and throughout history, people have been digging tunnels as a resting place for the dead, as a sanctuary from war or to mine resources. While the reasons for their existence vary, ...

There are lots of musical events in the Ukrainian lineup, along with grand parades marking independence and WWII. Most festivals take place May-June, when it’s not too hot or too cold, including th...

Boryspil International Airport Located in Kiev, Boryspil is the main gateway to the Ukraine. The four-terminal airport handles six million passengers a year and is served by many major European car...

Language Ukrainian—a Cyrillic (Slavic) tongue—is the official language, which sounds similar to Russian for non-speakers of either. Most people speak Russian, though not many speak English, aside f...

Most visitors don’t need a visa to enter the Ukraine, including those from the USA, Canada, or EU citizens for stays up to 90 days. The Ukraine MFA website (http://www.mfa.gov.ua/mfa/en/509.htm) li...

Ukraine has one of the most impressive histories in the region, hailing from the mid-AD centuries and Kiev (in Kyivan Rus) coming by way of the Vikings. The capital is one of the oldest cities of E...

The Ukraine has an Eastern European climate, which typically means harsh winters and boiling hot summers. It is seasonal, with short transition periods between summer and winter being quite pleasan...

Ukraine is a large and diverse country with plenty of attractions for all types of visitors. The capital city, Kiev, is a place of gold domes and churches, St Sophia Cathedral being the most famous...

Eating, drinking and all around entertainment in Ukraine, even in the capital, are a good value for Westerners. The local food is nothing to write home about and service can often be a bit rough ar...