Learn Ukrainian

Explore the abandoned city of Pripyat and the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, site of the 1986 nuclear disaster

Stroll Carpathian meadows, golden domes, and seaside promenades of Ukraine

Try borscht, a traditional Ukraine-originated beetroot soup popular in Eastern Europe.

Visit Lviv, a historic city in western Ukraine. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its cobblestone streets and landmarks like Rynok Square (central market square with Renaissance and Baroque townhouses) and the Latin Cathedral (Gothic church dating to the 14th century). Sample local specialties such as Lviv coffee (served in atmospheric cafes) and try Lviv syrnyky (cheese pancakes).

Explore the wild and beautiful landscapes of Bieszczady, one of Poland's most remote and pristine mountain regions

Visit the Crimean Peninsula, a region known for its Black Sea coastline, historic sites, and diverse landscapes

Participate in the traditional Slavic celebration of Kupala Night, featuring rituals, bonfires, and flower wreaths

Visit Odessa, a historic port city on the Black Sea in Ukraine. Walk the iconic Potemkin Stairs (192 steps leading to the seaport, featured in Sergei Eisenstein's film Battleship Potemkin), explore the Odessa Catacombs (over 2,500 km of tunnels, one of the largest networks in the world), and relax at the Arcadia Beach (popular seaside district with nightlife and entertainment).