December 2019 - Adventures With Luda

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What can I do in Ukraine? What are some of the best things to do in Ukraine?

As someone born in this country, I get this question a lot — especially from friends and acquaintances who haven’t traveled to this region and only saw Ukraine on the recent news.

Whether you’re a Ukrainian resident or a visiting tourist, there are so many things to do and see in this country of contrasts. From majestic canyons that rival the Grand Canyon to modern and colorful sculptures in Artist’s Alley… from hilarious comedy performances in Odessa to the tragic history of Chernobyl… and from tasting some of the best chocolate in the country to burning calories walking up Potemkin stairs, Ukraine has so much to offer!

Add a sprinkle of delicious food, breathtaking nature, traditional alcohol, and friendly locals — and you have the perfect recipe for the 30+ ultimate things to do in Ukraine.

Let’s check out the top tourist attractions in Ukraine — I’m sure you’ll find at least a couple of things that interest you! Continue reading →

Salut dragii mei! (Hello, my dears!)

Before I traveled to Moldova this summer, I had no idea what was waiting for me. Ironically, I was born in a country that borders Moldova (Ukraine), but didn’t know anything about my southern neighbor!

I had no idea that it was one of the best undiscovered wine destinations in Europe. It didn’t occur to me that it was full of green nature, beautiful landscapes, lavender fields, and waterfalls. And I definitely didn’t know that it was home to a “country within a country” — or rather, a country that doesn’t technically exist!

Even though Moldova is the least-visited country in Europe, it won’t be for long — once you visit Moldova, you’ll want to tell everybody about it. ;)

Let’s check it out!

🇲🇩 Moldova is perfect for … 🇲🇩

Budget travel – Soviet architecture – Wine tasting – Unique churches – A Hidden gem in Europe

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