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A bird pooped on me in YkpaiHa.

A bird pooped on me in YkpaiHa.

By on April 6, 2008 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

Ukraine (YkpaiHa) exudes all characteristics stereotypical of a former Soviet republic. The buildings, big and grand with gold domes, consume the otherwise stark landscape. The statues stand tall with bold features and some forceful pose. And the people… The people in Ukraine are such badasses! They drink a lot, smoke a lot, always wear red or black leather, and they… Read more

April 6, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }
1 Broken Ipod, a 20 Hour Bus Ride, and 6 Esperanto Speakers

1 Broken Ipod, a 20 Hour Bus Ride, and 6 Esperanto Speakers

By on April 4, 2008 in Poland, Soviet Travel, Ukraine

Traveling in 2nd and 3rd world countries the past couple of months made me realize how much I love a good transportation system – you know, where a 20 minute flight doesn’t translate into a 12 hour drive. The few treacherously long journeys in southern Mexico left me feeling hot, tired, and nauseous, and without the help of some pink… Read more

April 4, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 8 }