Author Archives: daredan

Good: I was able to store my luggage for free at Irene’s Hostel in Suceava even though I wasn’t going to stay there for the night Not-so-good: No buses from Gura  Humorului to Voronet Monastery so I ended up walking … Continue reading →

Good: University town Chernivtsi. Finding accommodation at an unplanned stopover; strolling around town in the cool of the night munching on a 0.95€ toasty chicken panini; watching English MTVs on a big screen in a small square with surround sound. … Continue reading →

Good: Lviv sights are pretty close together and thus I was able to finish my sightseeing early with some time for a late afternoon tea break. Following a recommendation from a brochure picked up at the Tourist Information Office, I … Continue reading →

Good: Fresh linen provided for sleeper on overnight train. Not-so-good: Sights are spread out requiring lots of walking over hilly terrain, despite the city having an efficient Metro system. Noteworthy food/drink: Expensive varenyky (7€ Ukrainian jiao zi) at a sit … Continue reading →

Good: The gold domes of St Michael’s Monastery glowing under the rays of the setting sun. Not-so-good: Finding out too late that the exchange rate for Euro to Hryvnya is better at the airport than in downtown. Noteworthy food/drink: Warm … Continue reading →

Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany. The journey begins. Good: Being able to charge my phone with the USB port on the plane. Every seat has one! Not-so-good: Not managing to find time to cut my hair before … Continue reading →