Recently the portal VirtualTourist has published a list of the European cities that its users – experienced travelers – advise to visit this summer without fail. Lviv was mentioned as the leader in tourist attractiveness. It is one of the most beautiful cities of Ukraine and of the Old World. In turn, we have prepared a list of seven things, which you should inevitably do in order to get the most

A chance to have a good and tasty meal during a travel is no less pleasant than a chance to contemplate various attraction sights. This rule fully applies to Ukraine, for its national cuisine is considered to be one of the richest and the most varied in the world. Moreover, along with classical Ukrainian dishes – fragrant borscht, vareniki, stuffed cabbage rolls and snacks with salo – country’s di

Unusual sculptures, whose main purpose is not to surprise with their grandeur or ancient history, but to cause smile, drawing attention to their original ideas and shapes, can be found side by side with classical monuments having historical and architectural value almost in every Ukrainian city. Peculiar monuments hardly get into popular guide-books, nevertheless, it is often they that are most me

Kyiv is gradually climbing up in the list of the most frequently visited European cities: about one and a half million tourists have visited it over the last year. Since recently, Ukrainian capital has become even more attractive – now, the city draws tourists not only with plenty of age-old cathedrals, unusual museums and tasty cuisine, but also with an opportunity to save money on the trip. Sinc

Summer season in Ukraine is traditionally rich with celebrated cultural events. June’s flyers are a vivid confirmation of this: exclusive exhibitions, music, outdoor film screenings, jousts, military bands’ festival – the first summer month has prepared activities to fit any taste. Alfa Jazz Fest 2013 Where: Lviv When: from June 13 to 16 If you are looking for good music and vivid impressions, you

The competent American finance edition Business Insider has made a ranking of the world’s best countries for tourists who prefer economical recreation. Ukraine has occupied the first place in it. Experts advise visiting Ukraine as soon as possible – before the swiftly developing country rises its prices. “Ukraine whose name can be translated as ‘the land on the edge’ is the best destination for th

Despite it is still spring on the calendar, Ukraine enjoys true summer weather: thermometers in the southern regions show up to +30 degrees Celsius and water temperature in the Black Sea and Azov Sea coastal areas has reached June level. This means that it’s about time to open bathing season. Having favorable climatic and natural conditions, Ukraine features an impressive number of beaches: sandy

Since recently travelers’ itinerary rarely includes museums: they are placed on the last positions in the ‘must see’ list. It is the classical facilities that are in tourists’ disgrace: most people associate local history, history, and art museums with uncomfortable semi-darkness, boring dusty expositions and studied monotonous sermons of guides that cast a gloom. However, Ukraine has a number of

This year, we are going to have especially prolonged May holidays. And it’s a perfect opportunity to make an additional vacation in order to rest, refresh oneself after long winter and gather new impressions while traveling through the country. We have selected top three May tourist directions for you that can grant unforgettable recreation and provide with vivid emotions. Western Ukraine: Lviv, U