Travel

Ukraine

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east; Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the southwest; and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south. The city of Kiev (Kyiv) is both the capital and the largest city of Ukraine.

Ukraine Accommodation
There is a wide variety of hotels and other accommodation to choose from in Ukraine. The accommodation industry is well established and covers most of the country. You can choose from cheap, middle range and expensive, so you should be able to find something in your price range. Most accommodation comes with a good variety of facilities such as showers, mini-bars, air-conditioning and television. You can also get lodging that is specific, such as business accommodation, holiday accommodation and health resort accommodation. So if you want good accommodation without the frills and fuss, because you will be spending very little time there for a business meeting, business accommodation is a good choice.
You can also choose accommodation that is located near either the airport, the city center or in a rest zone – depending on what you plan to do in the Ukraine. The city center is great for business, and the airport is good for short stays. But if you want something more peaceful, the rest zones are a better choice. You can also arrange accommodation at a ski resort, spa or seaside resort – a great way to spend a period of time at any one place. Whatever your preferences, have a look around and see what sort of accommodation would best suit you in Ukraine.

Ukraine Transportation
Ukraine’s ground transportation system is very well-developed. Buses small and large whisk passengers along all major city streets in all possible directions. Street trams and trolleybuses — the cheapest forms of transportation — plug slowly along their routes. None of these modes of transportation are particularly foreigner-friendly, but with a bit of study and exposure almost anyone can learn to use them.
Be advised that at busy times of day all these forms of transportation can be jam-packed, eliciting images of India or Sub-Saharan Africa, where people even cling to the outside of buses. If you’re not prepared for an intimate acquaintance with other passengers, better take a taxi during these times of day. Train is a very reliable way to travel within Ukraine, especially in the winter time when many domestic flights are cancelled or delayed due to poor weather conditions, while car travel is not good either and bus travel, being quite uncomfortable, will take ages. On top of that many cities just cannot be reached via air. A train will definitely be en-rout and will reach a destination point on time or with minimum delay, no matter what is the weather and time of the year. Therefore, train travel in Ukraine is so popular among travelers.

Places to visit in Ukraine

Kiev: This magnificent city can boast of having a number of historic landmarks. While visiting Kiev don’t miss St. Sophia Cathedral, the oldest standing church of the city, built in 11th century. This wonderful church is furnished with some of the country’s finest mosaics and frescoes.

Lviv:The city of Lviv will present before you the traditional riches of architecture from Gothic to the current age. This capital city of western Ukraine possesses the wealth numerous architectural monuments in Ukraine.The “must visit” spots are Old Town, 19th Century town hall and a large number of 16th to 18th Century building of architectural elegance.
The Carpathian Mountains:The magnificent landscape of Carpathian Mountains adds a new essence to Ukraine travel. Amongst a number of popular resorts in Carpathian Mountain, the most famous is Yaremche. Experience the adventurous hiking to the alpine meadows full of fleshy berries and the lovely waterfall “Huk”. Besides this the architectural sightseeing of Yamche is also fascinating. Land on the picturesque town of Kosiv. Nestled in the land of high mountains of Hutsulshchyna the Kosiv is a wonderful place to spend your time in peace and tranquility.

Hotyn: The fortress of Hotyn is the best attraction of this region. The fortress contains the memories of the historic legends.

Kamyanets-Podilsky: This 11th century old town is situated on a rock island. The amazingly beautiful nine-towered stone castle impress the travelers and as most of the castles are open for the visitors, you can get a great view of the town and the countryside from the castles.
The best time to explore Ukraine is during Spring. While spending you vacation in Ukraine enjoy the delicious and variety of cuisines in the huge range of restaurants of Ukraine. Have the delicacies of local Ukrainian food to Chinese or even Swedish cuisine. Experience the beautiful Ukraine and make your days most unforgettable.

Ukrainian Food
Ukrainian cuisine has a rich history and offers a wide variety of dishes. The cuisine of modern Ukraine is based on traditional Ukrainian recipes, Ukrainian recipes also bears influences from its neighbors’ cuisines like Russian, German, Hungarian, Turkish and Polish, Lithuanian, and what can be called the Soviet cuisine (dishes of mixed origins popular in the USSR). Meat (especially pork), potatoes, vegetables, fruit, mushrooms, berries, and herbs play a major part. Ukrainian food is intended to be filling, and should be served in large quantities.

Shopping in Ukraine
Artwork is the best buy. Top-quality paintings, ceramics and jewelry may be purchased quite cheaply at galleries or direct from artists on the street. Avoid the state shops, which have dull merchandise.