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This is a re-posting from our charity partner that provides aid to the children of Ukraine. >>PLEASE DONATE NOW<< It’s been a while since we have posted anything new, and I felt it was time to speak up. The past week has been the most indescribable. Guilt,...

When a crisis occurs, we often see the sprouting of fraudulent attempts to solicit donations. The recent Ukraine crisis is a good example. It’s hard to navigate all the news, links, and misinformation to determine which charitable programs are legitimate. Once you choose...

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has continued to harbor significant resentment against Independent Ukraine, the country it still thinks of as a critical part of ‘Mother Russia’. It therefore considers the conquest of Ukraine as being vital for the...

So you are at that point in your life when you would like to find a wife. Maybe you’ve already been married once and have decided that you want something different. Maybe you have a friend that’s married a foreigner, or you’re inspired by stories of single men...

When travelling through Ukraine, I took a 5-hour high-speed train ride from Kiev to Kharkiv. The battered Ukraine economy made it possible to upgrade to a first class ticket, which provided me with a little more space and food service, for only $6. It was a quick way to see the...

Many people that have never been to Ukraine have preconceived notions of what it is like there. I too had some from what I had watched on the news or heard from others. Typical questions are “Is Ukraine safe? Is it cheap? Are Ukrainians friendly? What should I...

In recent years I have seen a shift in the kinds of experiences people want when travelling to foreign countries. More people, including myself, want an organic “non-tourist” experience that allows them to connect with locals and integrate into their community. This...

There are 40 churches, three cathedrals and two monasteries that together provide a rich history of Kharkov Ukraine. All of them are beautiful and unique, but I wish to present your attention to 10 of them. Interested in visiting any of these holy places and learning the history...

For five years now I have been travelling with my dog, Willie. Every time we decide to go to a new country we first have to determine a few things: 1) Does the destination allow importation of animals without quarantine? 2) What kind of health certificate is needed? 3) What...