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Ukrainian Beauties On The Internet – Truth and Fiction
Relationships: Cross Cultural • Published: September 23, 2011
There are reportedly over 400 web sites on the internet introducing women from Ukraine for love and relationship. This statistic is an obvious indicator of the popularity of Ukrainian women to western men. Americans and Europeans are seeking relationships with Ukrainian women because they perceive them as ideal companions.
The Year 2012 Will Certainly Change Ukraine’s Tarnished Image
News and Society: Anthropology Sociology • Published: September 14, 2011
Ukraine has many people working abroad. The image of Ukraine by many foreigners is tarnished and negative. Tourism in 2012 will change the image of Ukraine in the eyes of the world.
Carpathian Getaway – A Perfect Anecdote to the Winter Blues
Travel and Leisure: Adventure Travel • Published: February 28, 2011
The Carpathian mounts offer an unique culture. The potential for skiing is second to none. The region is steeped in history.
Artists Struggle in Lviv Ukraine
Arts and Entertainment • Published: February 24, 2011
Lviv artists struggle to exist. Stalin repressed creativity and imposed propaganda art. Lviv has a burgeoning art scene.
Ukrainian Weddings – Ceremonial Pageantry
Relationships: Wedding • Published: February 3, 2011
The traditional Ukrainian wedding is full of ritual. The ceremony involves age old ceremonies. Theatrics and pranks are an integral part of the wedding events.
Bandera – Hero or Villain?
News and Society: International • Published: January 31, 2011
Stepan Bandera is seen as a freedom fighter by Ukrainian Patriots. Pro-russian easterners want to strip Bandera of his hero status. The controversy continues to divide the country.
Lviv – A Contemporary Fashion Center
Travel and Leisure • Published: January 20, 2011
Lviv has come a long way since Soviet times. It is now a trendsetting fashion center. Lviv has a bi-annual fashion weeks featuring international designers.
Lviv – A St. Valentine’s Getaway
Travel and Leisure: Destination Tips • Published: January 20, 2011
Lviv is a very romantic setting. The legends of lovers are numerous in Lviv. This is tghe perfect place to celebrate St. Valentines day.
The Splendour Of Lviv’s Opera House
Travel and Leisure: Destination Tips • Published: January 20, 2011
Lvi’s Opera house is a renaissance and Baroque gem. The repertoire offers great performances. The interior is spectacular in it’s opulent gold gilding.
Vestiges Of A Soviet Past In Lviv, Ukraine
Travel and Leisure: Destination Tips • Published: January 20, 2011
Vestiges of the Soviet Regime cling to modern day Lviv. Soviet architectural treasures are strewn throughout the city.
“Salo” – An Exotic Ukrainain Dish
Travel and Leisure: Destination Tips • Published: January 20, 2011
Tasting international foods is an essential part of travel. Salo is a unique delicacy in Lviv, Ukraine. The tradition of eating “Salo” first began with the cossacks.
Bread – A Symbolic and Staple Food in Lviv – The Bread Basket of Europe
Food and Drink • Published: January 20, 2011
Bread is laden with rituals and traditions. Lviv adheres very strongly to it’s agrarian traditions. Bread is a staple and an object of worship.
Next Travel Destination – Lviv Ukraine
Travel and Leisure: Destination Tips • Published: January 18, 2011
Even the most seasoned traveler might ask- where on earth is Lviv? Known to the Polish as Lwow and as Lemberg to the Germans, Lviv is the largest city in Western Ukraine and its cultural capital…
Coffee Mania – Lviv Ukraine
Travel and Leisure: City Guides and Information • Published: January 18, 2011
I am sipping on a frothy cappuccino, sitting on a bold red leather chair on a trendy terrace under a Parisian stripped awning-how divine! A “fashionista” struts by in 6 inch heals on the cobble stone walkway below. Seated next to me is a guy on his iPhone.