Kyiv, Ukraine

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 and toasty perepichky (hot dog pastry) for €0.55.

Extra interesting fact: The lift at the hostel is so tiny you can fit at most two average-sized people or just one person and a luggage.