For this month’s solo insight, I look back at my time in Ukraine and the reason why I was inspired to visit this fascinating country. Remembering My Time in Ukraine “That… is the World’s most travelled man,” said my newfound friend at the London networking event I was attending. I looked to where their head… Continue Reading…
Kiev is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Part of the former USSR, Ukraine only became independent on 24th August 1991. Founded in 482 by three brothers (Kyi, Shchek, Khoriv) and their sister (Lybid), Kiev was once known as the city of churches. Unfortunately during the Soviet times many of these churches were destroyed. In… Continue Reading…
If you’ve ever wanted to ‘party like a Russian,’ (cue Robbie Williams’ song), then Odessa in Eastern Europe is the place to do it. Founded in 1974 by a Russian Empress called Catherine the Great, Odessa served as an important port. Being strategically close to Russia meant that the city was able to provide protection from… Continue Reading…
“Please do not deviate from the track,” says our guide, as we continue along a stone path towards an abandoned building. My Geiger counter from my Chernobyl Tour beeping like crazy as we draw closer. I huddle into my coat; my fluffy boots squelching along the snowy path. I am entering an apocalyptic world and… Continue Reading…
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