We’re going to take a break from our more serious and culture-focused content to tackle some pressing, superficial concerns in the realm of Overland Undersea. Beauty blogging is an absolutely …
How to Store Your Bags at the Kiev Train Station
Traveling in Eastern Europe is efficient and cost-effective when you go by train. Unlike in America, where an Amtrak ticket will leave you behind on time and budget, rail travel …
Sweat, Steam and Ritual at a Russian Banya
Ukrainian culture isn’t all about vodka! …Ok, it’s a big part of it, but when you’re not gathered around a table full of food in a celebratory toast, what is …
Is it Safe to Go? Ukraine Crisis and Conflict Worldwide
In the fall of 2014, less than a year after the violent protests in Kiev, Ukraine, we went back- to Kiev and to Nikita’s hometown in the central part of …
Like it Never Happened: Kiev post-Maidan Protests
Fresh off the plane in Kiev, we had over 4 hours to kill and one destination in mind: the site of the 2014 Maidan Protests, Maidan Nezalezhnosti. Independence Square. We …
Placindi Recipe – a Ukrainian Take on a Moldovan Pastry
On my last day in Ukraine I got to help out making a family recipe. A big deal considering I wasn’t allowed to lift a finger the entire week, or …
Dacha: The Ukrainian Summer House
“Home gardening” sounds like an insult to describe the emphasis Russians and Ukrainians place on growing their own food. An American home with a yard filled to the brim with …
Summer Meals in Ukraine
Ukrainians know how to enjoy summer. It’s a colorful, bountiful time of year, meant to be celebrated and devoured. Eating the summer meals in Ukraine is a great way to …
Ukrainian Vodka – No Such Thing as a Little Bit
When it comes to drinking vodka in Ukraine, there’s no such thing as “a little bit.” Let me explain. Even though you’re traveling, don’t assume that everyone is familiar with …
8 Ways to Prepare for Your Trip to Ukraine
So you’re thinking of taking a trip to Ukraine? Hopefully you’re aware that Ukraine is a developing nation in Eastern Europe, so we won’t have to go into what all …
Russian Braids Put Pinterest Braids to Shame
We’re going to take a break from our more serious and culture-focused content to tackle some pressing, superficial concerns in the realm of Overland Undersea. Beauty blogging is an absolutely …
Sweat, Steam and Ritual at a Russian Banya
Ukrainian culture isn’t all about vodka! …Ok, it’s a big part of it, but when you’re not gathered around a table full of food in a celebratory toast, what is …
Like it Never Happened: Kiev post-Maidan Protests
Fresh off the plane in Kiev, we had over 4 hours to kill and one destination in mind: the site of the 2014 Maidan Protests, Maidan Nezalezhnosti. Independence Square. We …
Placindi Recipe – a Ukrainian Take on a Moldovan Pastry
On my last day in Ukraine I got to help out making a family recipe. A big deal considering I wasn’t allowed to lift a finger the entire week, or …
Dacha: The Ukrainian Summer House
“Home gardening” sounds like an insult to describe the emphasis Russians and Ukrainians place on growing their own food. An American home with a yard filled to the brim with …
Summer Meals in Ukraine
Ukrainians know how to enjoy summer. It’s a colorful, bountiful time of year, meant to be celebrated and devoured. Eating the summer meals in Ukraine is a great way to …
Ukrainian Vodka – No Such Thing as a Little Bit
When it comes to drinking vodka in Ukraine, there’s no such thing as “a little bit.” Let me explain. Even though you’re traveling, don’t assume that everyone is familiar with …
How to Store Your Bags at the Kiev Train Station
Traveling in Eastern Europe is efficient and cost-effective when you go by train. Unlike in America, where an Amtrak ticket will leave you behind on time and budget, rail travel …
Sweat, Steam and Ritual at a Russian Banya
Ukrainian culture isn’t all about vodka! …Ok, it’s a big part of it, but when you’re not gathered around a table full of food in a celebratory toast, what is …
Dacha: The Ukrainian Summer House
“Home gardening” sounds like an insult to describe the emphasis Russians and Ukrainians place on growing their own food. An American home with a yard filled to the brim with …
Summer Meals in Ukraine
Ukrainians know how to enjoy summer. It’s a colorful, bountiful time of year, meant to be celebrated and devoured. Eating the summer meals in Ukraine is a great way to …
Ukrainian Vodka – No Such Thing as a Little Bit
When it comes to drinking vodka in Ukraine, there’s no such thing as “a little bit.” Let me explain. Even though you’re traveling, don’t assume that everyone is familiar with …
8 Ways to Prepare for Your Trip to Ukraine
So you’re thinking of taking a trip to Ukraine? Hopefully you’re aware that Ukraine is a developing nation in Eastern Europe, so we won’t have to go into what all …
Is it Safe to Go? Ukraine Crisis and Conflict Worldwide
In the fall of 2014, less than a year after the violent protests in Kiev, Ukraine, we went back- to Kiev and to Nikita’s hometown in the central part of …
Like it Never Happened: Kiev post-Maidan Protests
Fresh off the plane in Kiev, we had over 4 hours to kill and one destination in mind: the site of the 2014 Maidan Protests, Maidan Nezalezhnosti. Independence Square. We …
Placindi Recipe – a Ukrainian Take on a Moldovan Pastry
On my last day in Ukraine I got to help out making a family recipe. A big deal considering I wasn’t allowed to lift a finger the entire week, or …
Summer Meals in Ukraine
Ukrainians know how to enjoy summer. It’s a colorful, bountiful time of year, meant to be celebrated and devoured. Eating the summer meals in Ukraine is a great way to …
Ukrainian Vodka – No Such Thing as a Little Bit
When it comes to drinking vodka in Ukraine, there’s no such thing as “a little bit.” Let me explain. Even though you’re traveling, don’t assume that everyone is familiar with …
How to Store Your Bags at the Kiev Train Station
Traveling in Eastern Europe is efficient and cost-effective when you go by train. Unlike in America, where an Amtrak ticket will leave you behind on time and budget, rail travel …
Is it Safe to Go? Ukraine Crisis and Conflict Worldwide
In the fall of 2014, less than a year after the violent protests in Kiev, Ukraine, we went back- to Kiev and to Nikita’s hometown in the central part of …
8 Ways to Prepare for Your Trip to Ukraine
So you’re thinking of taking a trip to Ukraine? Hopefully you’re aware that Ukraine is a developing nation in Eastern Europe, so we won’t have to go into what all …