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Upon arriving in Lviv a week ago, I was introduced to a very beautiful and truly European side of Ukraine. The city marries a warm, romantic ambience, with a vibrant, active social scene to create a truly multicultural and rich atmosphere, that should challenge the likes of Paris, Barcelona, Budapest and Prague in its popularity.

From a distance, it is small and insignificant. Up close, it is enormous and impressive. Its thick walls reached 6 meters in the 15th century! Its height is 40 meters. Then, in the 15th century, it looked like a 14-storey building! And what are worth those patterns on walls?! And thank God, we can not only write about it but also see first-hand and feel all the greatness of Khotyn fortress, which is one of the seven wonders of Ukraine. Unlike other castles and fortresses…

Have you ever tried coffee with M&Ms, cookies or snickers all in one glass? Or have you ever gone down to the coffee mine? If you haven’t, then you should visit Lviv. Here the way of serving coffee will undoubtedly surprise you. Along with the traditional coffee made on the sand as they do in “Virmenka”, in Lviv, they also make coffee with the help of manual coffee makers – Chemex, Siphon, AeroPress,  Pourover and Cold-Brew. Too many unfamiliar words? When it comes to Lviv…

No matter what the history this or that castle has, each hosts its own ghosts or at least legends about them. Although many may be sceptical of such stories, it is, nonetheless, always interesting to listen to tales about these mysteries. Western Ukraine is home to many stone fortresses of the previous centuries. We’ve listed the most beautiful ones castles in the Lviv area. The castles we describe in this article are easily accessible and you can visit them taking a day trip from Lviv.

They say the higher you get up the mountain, the closer you get to God. So where else can you better feel the spirit of Christmas than in the mountains? Christmas in the Carpathians is like a journey into a fairy tale, to a world in which you forget about everyday worries, and immerse yourself in quiet reflection on kindness and human values.

Ukraine is home to the biggest number of wooden tserkvas (churches) in the world, more than 2500. They impress with shapes, perfection, diversity and a wonderful combination of construction and beauty. Ukrainian wooden churches fascinate with their harmony and beautifully contribute to their landscapes. They are important landmarks in our country and withnesses of rich Ukrainian history.

For the last decade, Lviv has become one of the most visited cities in Ukraine. Not only does it attract tourists to the gorgeous architecture, century-old history, and modern fascinating things, but also remarkable Lviv food. Now gourmet trips around the city are getting more and more popular, and the majority of excursions include visiting the most interesting coffee houses, restaurants, and knaipas. Peculiarities of Lviv food Even though the Lviv cuisine belongs to the Galician cuisine, still it owes unique features connected with the…

Traditionally, the South of Ukraine, the Odesa region, is famous for its sea, beaches, delicious original cuisine and wine tastings. But its tourism potential is not limited to this. What about cultural and historical monuments? If you are going to this region for more than a day or two, you should definitely visit Akkerman (the other name is Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi). For example, you can join an organized trip to the Odesa region. What are the origins of the city? Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, first known as Tyras, appeared at…

Verkhovyna is called the center of the Hutsul culture for a reason. This land is rich for natural, architectural, cultural and historic landmarks. You should come here not only to admire beautiful landscapes and have an active rest, but also to discover some special features of the mysterious Hutsul culture. Find them all out visiting unique museums of Verkhovyna.

Hot springs have long been utilised in the world for treatment, pleasure and relaxation. In  Ukraine, thermal pools have just started their triumph, especially in the Transcarpathian region. This is due to the tectonic structure of Transcarpathia; here, the earth’s crust has many faults of different depths, through which, surface water penetrates the bowels, gets heated and saturated with minerals and pushed to the surface. You may be interested in tours to the thermal waters of Transcarpathia. We offer you to discover ten thermal complexes…