Did somebody say nuclear explosion? I'm not talking about Japan's recent nuclear disaster. Instead, I am referring to my first hand view of the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster over 20 years later. If you're interested in touring the mostly abandoned disaster zone you will probably begin your tour in mostly beautiful Kiev, Ukraine . … [Read more...] about Nuclear Tourism in Ukraine
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Sightseeing in Kyiv
During my time in Ukraine I have written about the Ukrainian food and what I think are some unique cultural differences. But what have I been doing in the Ukraine. I walk a lot. So much walking that my feet are permanently aching as they probably destroy old muscles to make room for new ones. It's … [Read more...] about Sightseeing in Kyiv
Final Days in Europe
Just as I started my trip in Ukraine it's where the Euro portion would end as well. It was almost like a homecoming since I felt much more confident in my Ukrainian travel abilities then my first trip almost five weeks earlier. I took the shuttle bus from the airport and Kiev's seriously deep subway to downtown. Keep in mind there are no … [Read more...] about Final Days in Europe
Final Days in Europe
Just as I started my trip in Ukraine it's where the Euro portion would end as well. It was almost like a homecoming since I felt much more confident in my Ukrainian travel abilities then my first trip almost five weeks earlier. I took the shuttle bus from the airport and Kiev's seriously deep subway to downtown. Keep in mind there are no … [Read more...] about Final Days in Europe
If You Could Go Anywhere In the World…
Choosing the next destination one of those exciting tasks that can hardly be described in words. I feel so much emotion, mostly excitement right now having recently made a big decision. Even more so because my choice was done so randomly and spur of the moment. It is no secret I have been planning my next trip for some time now. The idea is to visit one of my best friends who … [Read more...] about If You Could Go Anywhere In the World…