Ukraine is not home to prominent chefs and restaurants, but it sure has some delicious food that you should know beyond just borscht and chicken Kiev. Posh or expensive, home-style or dirt cheap, Ukraine's got it all. Here are 10 foods to try in Ukraine. 1. Shchaveloviy borscht or green borscht Like Russian food, Ukrainian food is traditionally substantial and hearty. … [Read more...]
Travel Guide to Machu Picchu
High in the Andes mountains, at 8,000 feet above sea level is Machu Picchu, Peru’s most famous archaeological site and one of the most famous ancient treasures. This Inca citadel is hidden between Huayna Picchu (or new peak) and Machu Picchu (or old peak), and on the edge of the Urubamba River. Built by the Inca ruler Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui around the 1500s, Machu Picchu … [Read more...]
5 Best Ways to Experience Kiev
Never thought of visiting Kiev? You soon will. Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, is one of Eastern Europe’s oldest cities and the most beguiling destination. And if you happen to be an architecture, food and history enthusiast, you’ll love Kiev’s charming cobblestone streets, golden dome churches, historic sites, and exceptional foods. Recently, I visited Kiev and enjoyed … [Read more...]
How to Spend One Week in Ukraine
Ukraine, a former Soviet Union republic, is bordered by Russia to the east, Belarus to the north, Moldova and Romania to the southwest, Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland to the west, and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south. This vast country boasts of the beautiful Carpathian mountain, steppe nature reserve, thousands of rivers, fertile farmlands, and mesmerizing cities. … [Read more...]
Tokyo Travel Guide for First Timers
Tokyo is a magnet for tourists. This massive metropolis of 13 million people seamlessly blends tradition and innovation. It has one of the best public transportation systems in the world and is jam-packed with rich history and culture. It is also a gastronomic paradise and epicenter of electronics and video games. If you've never been to Tokyo, you should consider it now. … [Read more...]