by Conor Clyne | Dec 4, 2020
Kharkiv: Ukraine’s biggest college town Kharkiv is a not-so-often visited city in the east of Ukraine, lying just 25 kilometers from the border with Russia. Not only is it the second biggest city in Ukraine by population (1.5 million in habitants), it is also...
by Conor Clyne | Dec 2, 2020
Is Kyiv, Ukraine New Europe’s Berlin? Few visitors realize the Viking origins of Ukraine’s biggest city and the massive Scandinavian influence in the region’s history. But what other surprises does this city of roughly 4 million denizens hold for a...
by Conor Clyne | Nov 28, 2019
Why be a Tsar and NOT a tourist in Ukraine Here I’ll show you, why you should live the Tsar Experience and avoid being a tourist when you come to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. As you’ll see there’s a huge difference between the experience of a tourist...
by Conor Clyne | Sep 20, 2018
5 rules for Ukrainian etiquette Ukraine is a country that in spite of its recent wars and economic turmoil is fast recovering its popularity for visitors. But what should you be careful of in terms of your manners while on a trip there? 1. When visiting a Ukrainian...
by Conor Clyne | Feb 24, 2018
5 rules for Polish etiquette So Poland is a country that is becoming more and more popular to visit but what should you be careful of in terms of your manners while on a trip there? 1. When visiting a Polish home it is typical to bring a small gift such as flowers,...