Best Places for Traveling in Ukraine

Ukraine is a very specific country. It lies between the EU and Russia, between Europe and Asia. Many young people dream about the civilized European future, while the majority of retirees still lives in the Soviet Union. The difference between the Western and the Eastern Ukraine is huge; however, people are ready to find a common language. Ukraine is like its people – it differs a lot from Lviv to Kharkiv, from Kiev to Odesa. You can find everything here – deserted mountains, dense forests, sunny beaches, industrial cities and medieval architecture. It is impossible to tell everything about interesting Ukrainian places in a small article, but I will try.

Top Three Places to Visit in Ukraine

Here are three best places for traveling in Ukraine:

Verhovina. 

This is a small city in the Ukrainian Carpathians. Growing tourists’ interest to this region in the last few years hasn’t touched Verhovina. European and American tourists prefer popular Yaremche and Bukovel resorts; while Verhovina is much cheaper. You can find a cozy room here for $2-$4 per day, and you can eat here like a feudal lord for $12 per day. Actually, I usually live in Kruvorivnya – it is two kilometers from Verhovina and very deserted and picturesque. Four famous hiking trails start here. Carpathian people are very friendly and love tourists (most of them work in a tourism sector). However, their English is often weak

Odesa.  

This old sea town was the biggest smugglers center in the ninetieth century. Actually, every third person here is a descendant of smugglers. At the same time, Odesa was the first tax-free zone in the Russian Empire. In the ninetieth century more than fifteen percent of all GDP of the Russian Empire was made by Odesa. It is not surprising that this city is beautiful – smugglers have built many beautiful buildings. Many clubs, restaurants and museums attract people from all over the world. Prices here are very different – you can find a bed here for $5-$8; however, some hotels are very expensive. Many people speak English, especially young

Lviv. 

If you want to get a piece of Old World – it is a right place for you. Medieval center of the city is full of different interesting places – restaurants, themed cafes, quest rooms and etcetera. You can easily live here for $25-$30 dollars per day, including food and even some drinking. If you get here, be sure to visit the museum of coffee, and the museum of chocolate. Lviv “Zahid” music festival is quite good and invites not only famous European and American artists, but also ethnic Ukrainian bands.

Why You Should Visit Ukraine

The above places are only a small piece of the interesting Ukrainian world. This country is just starting to bloom. However, there are already many interesting places to visit here. Ukrainian nature, music, and culture are much better than Ukrainian politics. Give this country a chance and it will make you love their people and cities.