I lived in Rusanovka when teaching English in Kiev, Ukraine. This is a view of Kiev at night from a teacher’s balcony. Share if you enjoy.… Read more
Tag Archives: Kiev
Day 121: Fruit is the Last Thing I Want as a Beer Snack (a Ukraine memory)
This is most likely not news to you if you’ve caught one or two of my Ukraine… Read more blog posts, but it was cold when I was there. I thought that getting to Ukraine in the winter would be a challenge, but one that really lets me see what Ukraine is like. In that sense, it was a success. I saw
May 3, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 3 }
Day 52: Thinking Cool Thoughts, A Winter Photo Tour from Ukraine
You can’t always get what you want, and when you have it, the grass is always greener.… Read more This is me, after a light Monday morning exercise here in Sydney, which of course made me sweaty and thinking cooler thoughts. I thought about when I used to go for daily walks in Ukraine around our little island suburb, Rusanovka. It was
February 21, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 11 }
Chest X-Ray, Anyone?
If you’re new around here, don’t forget to subscribe to my feed in a reader, or subscribe via email. That way, you’ll be able to hang out with me all the time. *smiles*… Read more
When talking to my mom the other day on Skype, she asked me how my trip of a lifetime was going. The interesting part was
March 22, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 7 }
Well hello there, 2009! Guest blogging, travel planning, and more!
With only one word to describe 2009, I think I would have to go with sneaky. Yes, 2009 – you little sneak, you – you are definitely here now in full-force, but only after giving me quite the impressive surprise party on New Year’s Eve. Thank you, Kiev, for that one. The twenty minute fireworks display and the free concert… Read more
January 6, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }
Into the Depths of Kyiv
This post will be short and sweet because I merely want to showcase Kyiv’s wonderful Metro line. The Metro is a super cheap way to travel (only about $.10 a ride!) and pretty quick. However, avoid it at rush hours if possible! They get super crowded and even the babushkas will kick you around.
Overall, the most interesting part of… Read more
October 29, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }
A bird pooped on me in YkpaiHa.
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
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 }
The BvtW Sponsors
Subscribe For Adventure
-
The “No Speak Language Guide” is Out: Get a Copy for Free!
-
I am a Blogger, and I am Powerful: On Bloggers, Brands and Fear
-
When Money’s Not an Object
-
Let’s Talk About Sex… With Your Taxi Driver
-
Day 270: The Saga of My Aussie Visa and My Aversion to Waiting
Female Travel Newsletter
My Former Soviet Life
 |  |
