World with a twist
Tourism in Ukraine has got a great potential. There are a lot of interesting cities with numerous sights and cultural heritage
Ukraine is mostly agricultural country with plain territory, lots of fields and forests. But there are also mountains: the Carpathian mountains; highlands and two seas: the Black Sea and the Azov Sea, which are great natural resources for the tourism in Ukraine.
This country has a very long history, so lots of castles are situated on the whole territory of Ukraine.
Ukrainians are very friendly and kind-hearted people. So Ukraine is a very safe country to travel and you feel yourself like home here.
Generally, not all Ukrainians, especially old people, speak English, but you will easily find people speaking English in big cities like Kyiv, Lviv, Odessa without any problems. Ukraine is Europe-oriented country so for example in Kyiv, the capital of country, lots of signs are translated into English.
This category of this travel-blog is dedicated to tourism in Ukraine, interesting places in Ukraine, sights of ukrainian cities, the most interesting corners of ukrainian nature and you will get to know Ukraine in general.
Tourism in Ukraine can provide you a great opportunity for having a good time, relaxing and getting fun from life.
Fabulous Guk Waterfall (Zhenets waterfall) 15 metres high was formed on Zhenets River at the altitude about 900 metres on the territory of the Carpathian national park.
>>> “Waterfall Guk – fabulous corner in the Carpathian mountains, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine”
Climbing to the top of the highest peak in Ukraine (Hoverla Mount) is an exciting adventure, a difficult challenge with great physical exertion, but also a significant event that is worth your effort.
>>> “Hoverla, Carpathian Mountains: climbing to the top of the highest peak in Ukraine”
Kyiv Planetarium is the first and the largest planetarium in Ukraine. Today it is a unique scientific, educational, cultural and entertainment center.
>>> “Kyiv Planetarium – the place where you can always watch the stars”
If you want to learn skiing or to snowboard, or to have fun in the winter, frosty weather under the open sky, go to the Vyshgora ski complex. It is located in Vyshgorod, Kyiv region, about 25 km from the center of Kyiv.
>>> “Vyshgora – ski complex near Kyiv, Vyshgorod, Kyiv region, Ukraine”
Here we go with Nick to the Carpathian mountains again. But this time we go there with another goal – to ski in the “velvet” season, to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful views of the mountains. We love the mountains and every time we come here they make us feel impressed with its beauty, like we see them for the first time. The Carpathian mountains give us incredibly strong energy and inspiration.
>>> “Bukovel – the most popular ski resort in Ukraine, Europe”
There is a unique place in Ukraine – the healing thermal geyser “Hot Spring”. It is located near the village of Obloi (Golopristansky district, Kherson region), 30 km from the beach resort of Zheleznyi Port.
>>> “Healing thermal geyser “Hot Spring”, Kherson region, Ukraine”
The biosphere reserve “Askania-Nova” was created by Friedrich Falz-Fein in 1828 to protect the natural complexes of the steppes in the southern Ukraine.
>>> “Biosphere reserve “Askania-Nova”, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine”
Dzharylhach – is the uninhabited island with the biggest area (56 m2) and the second largest island (42 km) in Ukraine (after Tendra island). The island is situated 9 km away from beach resort town Skadovsk in Kherson region.
>>> “Dzharylhach – uninhabited island in Ukraine, Kherson region”
Skadovsk – a resort town with a fine entry into the sea, sandy beach, what is very suitable for recreation with small children.
>>> “Skadovsk – beach family resort in Kherson region, Ukraine”
National museum of natural history of Ukraine – one of the best museums in Kyiv is situated in the centre of the city on Bohdan Khmelnytskogo Street. >>> “One of the best museums in Kyiv: National museum of natural history of Ukraine”