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Kiev, Ukraine Travel Guide - What To See & Do In 2012
Kindle version of our illustrated travel guide will take you to Kiev, Ukraine.

Kiev is the capital and largest city of Ukraine with - officially - over 2.7 million inhabitants (unofficially up to 4.0 million inhabitants). The city is in north central Ukraine on the Dnieper River.

In Kiev, Ukrainian is primarily spoken by immigrants from Western or Central Ukraine, while most Kievans usually speak Russian, sometimes with a few Ukrainian words (called "Surzhik"). Officially, all signs are in Ukrainian only. Since 2011, signs with Latin transliteration have been installed in the city centre making it much easier for foreigners to enjoy the sights.

Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.

Works on Kindle and on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows PC, Mac, Windows Phone, etc. using the free Kindle Reader software.

Contents:

Welcome To Kiev
Overview
Arrivals
By plane
By train
By car
By bus
By boat
Local Transportation
Navigating
By bus
By taxi
By metro
By tram
By Funicular
Sightseeing Highlights
Fun Activities
Studying
Working
Shopping Highlights
Money
Dining Guide
Budget
Fast-food chains
Mid-range
Splurge
National
Kosher
Groceries
Bars, Clubs & Drinking
Irish
Belgian
Clubs
Accommodation Guide
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Safety & Security
Communications
Telephone
Internet
Local Help
Embassies
Local & Day Trips


Author: Gregory Faulkner
Kindle Edition: 51 pages Kindle eBook
Company: (2012-03-08) (2012-03-08)
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Ukraine - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.

Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include


* customs, values, and traditions
* historical, religious, and political background
* life at home
* leisure, social, and cultural life
* eating and drinking
* do's, don'ts, and taboos
* business practices
* communication, spoken and unspoken


"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel

"... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel

"...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer

"...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine

"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times

Author: Anna Shevchenko
Kindle Edition: 169 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Kuperard (2010-06-04) (2010-06-08)
List Price: $9.95
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A Weak American in Russia & Ukraine: Adventures & Misadventures Living among the Natives A Weak American in Russia & Ukraine is a painfully funny collection of travel nightmares; country and culture shocks experienced by an American living and working among the natives over the past 20 years. It offers practical tips on how to cope with: Sexy young women who view foreign men as potential ATM machines and transportation out of their closed countries; herds of stampeding Slavs on city streets, in metro areas and supermarkets; angry motorists who stop for pedestrians at crosswalks only because they are bumpier than potholes; packs of howling stray dogs who don’t understand English and Slavic attack pigeons.

A Weak American in Russia & Ukraine also takes readers by the hand and allows them to experience the agony of entering a collapsing post-Soviet medical systemand interacting with Kafkaesque bureaucracies. And it provides foreign men, who seek Slavic brides, priceless advice that can save them from bankruptcy, jail and even confinement in a psychiatric hospital.

The result is a book that weaves comic misadventures without trivializing serious issues, including AIDS, rampant corruption and ecocide; shatters many prevailing stereotypes about Slavic men and women; and clears up numerous culturally based misunderstandings Americans typically have of Russians and Ukrainians.

Seinfeldian humor. Like the very popular TV series Seinfeld, this is fundamentally a book “about nothing”: the banal but often fascinating events that make up our human existence. Chapters titled Slavic Attack Pigeons, Fornicating Flies, Howling Stray Dogs and Mayo Heaven are just a few illustrations. A Weak American in Russia & Ukraine fully agrees with H.L. Mencken who aptly observed: “The basic fact about human existence is not that it is a tragedy, but that it is a bore. It is not so much a war as an endless standing in line.”

A Weak American in Russia & Ukraine is bound to be a source of hearty laughter for aching souls and an essential guide to help Americans and other foreigners cope with, and even enjoy, the challenges of daily life in Russia and Ukraine; and understand the many harsh post-Soviet political, economic, social and environmental realities in these countries. 59 chapters with 60 original illustrations.

Author: Walter Parchomenko
Kindle Edition: 313 pages Kindle eBook
Company: AWeakAm Books (2012-05-04) (2012-05-04)
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Ukraine (Other Places Travel Guide) Palaces that emerge from the mountains, beaches with names like “New World,” ski resort towns straight out of a Bond film, and clubs where passwords must be whispered to enter – it must be Ukraine. A secret favorite of backpackers for years, Ukraine is finally getting recognized by the outside world for what it is: a can’t miss travel destination.

This unique travel guide provides insight into Ukraine’s vast history in a – dare we say – fun way. Travelers will be eased into this Eastern European country’s cultural norms and introduced to its taboos in order to avoid embarrassing cross-cultural no-no's. With transliterations of all entries, first-hand reviews and recommendations, and a focus on the country’s must-see places and off-the-beaten-path gems, this guidebook will act like your international chaperone; making falling in love with Ukraine that much easier.

The author, Ashley Hardaway, has lived and worked in Ukraine for over two years; getting to know the culture overtime through the slow-burn of a budding relationship. This isn’t merely a one-off observation – this is true love.

- Explore the “secret-city” of Balaclava and tour its hidden nuclear submarine base.

- Blaze new trails in hidden ski towns where military-grade vehicles serve as impromptu ski-lifts.

- Uncover the odd bars of Lviv, its speakeasies and how to get in.

- Sleep in the grandiose apartments of past oligarchs in Odessa.

- Drink horilka with the locals and learn to toast with the best of them.

- Have an existential crisis while touring the deserted town of Prypiat in Chernobyl.

- Learn why Ukrainians fear “the draft,” why not to whistle indoors, and what is meant by a flick of the neck.

Author: Ashley Hardaway
Kindle Edition: 250 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Other Places Publishing (2011-10-11) (2011-10-11)
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Odessa, Ukraine Travel Guide - What To See & Do In 2012
Kindle version of our illustrated travel guide will take you to Odessa, Ukraine.

Odessa is the administrative center of the Odessa Oblast (province) located in southern Ukraine. The city is a major seaport located on the shore of the Black Sea and the fourth largest city in Ukraine.

The most interesting thing to see in Odessa is the old town itself. The city was once the center for trade for the Russian Empire as well as an intellectual and artistic centre prior to the revolution and during the Soviet Union. Much of the grandeur of the city dates from the period before the Soviet takeover.

Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.

Works on Kindle and on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows PC, Mac, Windows Phone, etc. using the free Kindle Reader software.

Contents:

Welcome To Odessa
History
Language & Dialect
Arrivals
By plane
By train
By bus
Other
Local Transportation
Public transport
By car
By taxi
Sightseeing Highlights
Museums
Fun Activities
Odessa Beaches
Shopping Highlights
Dining Guide
Bars, Clubs & Drinking
Accommodation Guide
Budget
Mid Range
Safety & Security
Local & Day Trips


Author: Gregory Faulkner
Kindle Edition: 28 pages Kindle eBook
Company: (2012-03-08) (2012-03-08)
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Travel in Ukraine: Your Tour Guide to EURO 2012 The book gives the reader an insight into traveling throughout Ukraine. It mainly focuses on 4 major cities in which the football championship Euro 2012 is to be held: Kiev, Kharkiv, Donetsk and Lviv. Whether you are a single traveller who decided to visit Ukraine or a member of a football fans team - you will find the book useful during your visit. Transportation facilities, best places to see, best places to eat in and many other helpful tips on traveling in this developing coutry - all this can be found in the book.
As a bonus, in the end of the book you will get helpful links to web-sites available in English where you can find more information about travelling in Ukraine - airports, railways stations, bus stations, public transportation routes, taxi services, places of interest and places to drink beer and watch football.
So if you do not speak Russian or Ukrainian languages and have not visited Ukraine before, this book is a must have for you: it will help you to have a safe trip, save your money and gain a better understanding of Ukrainian culture, traditions and lifestyle.


Estimated Print Length: 90 pages

Contents:
Introduction

Euro-2012 and Ukraine

Kyiv
Travelling to Kyiv
Public transportation
Main attractions
Places to eat
Lviv
Travelling to Lviv
Public transportation
Main attractions
Places to eat
Donetsk
Travelling to Donetsk
Public transportation
Main attractions
Places to eat
Kharkiv
Travelling to Kharkiv
Public transportation
Main attractions
Places to eat
Useful tips
Useful links

Author: Kateryna Tomina
Kindle Edition: Kindle eBook
Company: (2012-05-15) (2012-05-15)
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Top Sights Travel Guide: Kiev (Top Sights Travel Guides) The Top Sights Travel Guide to Kiev is your essential guide to one of the Ukraine’s most vibrant cities. It includes essential information on all the city’s key sights, including a quick reference summary, history, opening times, prices and other key information. It also includes photos and a section on the history of Kiev - everything you need to make the most of your stay.

Top Sights Travel Guides are researched and written by a dedicated team of travel writers; they give you the lowdown on a city’s best known attractions, as well as information on some less well known sights that you might not have heard about. Specially written for Kindle users, Top Sights Travel Guides are simply the best value travel guides on the market.

Author: Top Sights
Kindle Edition: 25 pages Kindle eBook
Company: (2012-04-23) (2012-04-23)
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Kiev, Ukraine City Center Street Map With Kiev, Ukraine City Center Street Map for Kindle, you no longer have to carry a cumbersome map around with you. Instead, all you need is your trusted Kindle.

This ebook features:

- A detailed Kiev city center street map based on OpenStreetMap, optimized for Kindle
- A searchable street index with hyperlinks that allow you to go directly to the map tile with the street you are looking for
- A convenient navigation bar, which helps you easily browse the map in all directions
- Clear, comprehensive instructions, so that anyone can start using the map immediately

Author: eReaderMaps
Kindle Edition: 68 pages Kindle eBook
Company: eReaderMaps.com (2012-01-29) (2012-01-29)
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Eastern Europe Travel Guide (Multi Country Travel Guide) ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other’. New York TimesThe ultimate, most comprehensive guide to travelling in Eastern Europe includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Eastern Europe.This guide is the result of over 70-weeks research by 19 dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Eastern Europe, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed.Inside Lonely Planet Eastern Europe:• Full color styling and images• Clear, easy-to-read color maps • A brilliant new page layout for fast and hassle-free reading while on the go• Itineraries organized by region or length of trip • Up-to-date recommended points-of-interest – covering eating, sleeping, going out, shopping, activities and attractions• Our latest trip planning tools to help you get around smoothly • Additional sections including Top Experiences, History, Culture, Food, and an A-Z survival guide. • Countries covered includes: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the UkraineSpecial eBook enhancements• Scalable maps – enabling you to zoom in for greater detail• Comprehensive interlinking – to enable you to seamlessly flip between pages, jump between maps and reviews, or visit the websites of places we recommend• Search – go straight to what you are looking for with the inbuilt search capability • Add notes – touch a word to add notes and personalize your guidebook • Bookmark – use bookmarks to quickly return to a page• Dictionary –look up the meaning of any word • Plus pinch and zoom images and scalable font sizeWritten and researched by Tom Masters, Anja Mutic, Anna Kaminsky, Tamara Sheward, Simon Richmond, Mark Baker, Marc Di Duca, Brett Atkinson, Leif Pettersen, Lisa Dunford, Mark Elliott, Peter Dragicevich, Steve Fallon, Richard Watkins, Brandon Presser, Carolyn Bain, Tim Richards, Jayne D'Arcy, Chris Deliso

Author: Planet Lonely
Kindle Edition: 1040 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Lonely Planet (2012-02-24) (2012-02-24)
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Lviv, Ukraine Travel Guide - What To See & Do In 2012
Kindle version of our illustrated travel guide will take you to Lviv, Ukraine.

Lviv (also known as Lvov, its Russianized name used during Soviet era) is in Western Ukraine and used to be the Capital of East Galicia. Lviv is the biggest city of the region and a major Ukrainian cultural center. The historic city center is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Its tourist potential is relatively undiscovered because infrastructure is rather undeveloped and most people don't speak foreign languages except for Polish and Russian. This is changing among young people, some of whom will speak English.

Nevertheless, visiting Lviv is very rewarding for the pioneering traveller, as life is inexpensive here and the place has a truly authentic feeling, unlike places like Krakow or Prague, which are filled with tourists.

Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.

Works on Kindle and on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows PC, Mac, Windows Phone, etc. using the free Kindle Reader software.

Contents:

Welcome To Lviv
Overview
Arrivals
By plane
By train
Smuggling
By car
By bus
From Poland
From the Czech Republic
Local Transportation
Sightseeing Highlights
Churches
Landmarks
Museums
Fun Activities
Shopping Highlights
Dining Guide
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Bars, Clubs & Drinking
Accommodation Guide
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Communications
Safety & Security
Local Help
Local & Day Trips


Author: Gregory Faulkner
Kindle Edition: 39 pages Kindle eBook
Company: (2012-03-08) (2012-03-08)
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Amazon.com DVD: Ukraine travel
Vista Point Kiev Ukraine Director: Frank Ullman
DVD: NTSC
Company: TravelVideoStore.com (2012-04-17)
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Randolph Hirsch's Ukraine Adventure DVD: NTSC
Company: CreateSpace (2007-08-23)
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Travel: Russia Then & Now (Travels Through Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ukraine, Yalta, Sochi, Samarkand, Trans-Siberian Railroad, Lake Baikal, and More) [VHS] Director: Clay Francisco
VHS Tape: Collector's Edition, Color, NTSC
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Bikini Destinations The Best of Season Two DVD: NTSC
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Global Treasures Kievo Pecherska Lavra Ukraine Director: Frank Ullman
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Company: TravelVideoStore.com (2012-04-17)
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Global Treasures Sofiysky Sobor Ukraine Director: Frank Ullman
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Ghosts of the Eastern Block: Ukraine and Poland Amazon Instant Video:
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Globe Trekker - Ukraine Director: Anne Bogart
DVD: Color, DVD, NTSC
Company: Pilot Productions (2011-06-15)
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Ukraine: Ancient Crossroads, Modern Dreams [VHS] VHS Tape: Color, NTSC
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Bikini Destinations Ukraine (Includes WMV HD and Standard Definition discs) DVD: NTSC
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Amazon.com Books: Ukraine travel
Language and Travel Guide to Ukraine Just slightly smaller than Texas, Ukraine is the largest country in Europe. With its rich dark soil and vast fields of wheat, Ukraine is also known as the bread basket of Europe.
Originally published in 1994, this best-selling guide to a scenic and culturally rich country has been completely revised and updated for its fifth edition. With new color photos, maps and sites of interest, along with details about visas and customs, hotels, travel agents, established restaurants, art galleries, shopping and local traditions.This guide offers a goldmine of information for travellers, and shines a light on unspoiled places, while larger cities such as Lviv, Kiev and Odessa are covered in depth. The language section is designed to cover situations encountered by a newcomer to the country, and includes notes intended specifically for students and businesspeople. This book contains useful advice on everything from planning the trip and appropriate gifts for hosts, to proposing to a Ukrainian should you happen to fall in love. An additional section on items that can confuse even the most seasoned traveller to Ukraine, such as abbreviated signage, rounds out this resourceful guidebook.

Author: Linda Hodges, George Chumak
Paperback: 400 pages
Company: Hippocrene Books (2011-03-01)
ISBN: 0781812011
List Price: $24.95
Amazon Price: $13.55
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Lonely Planet Ukraine (Country Travel Guide) A nation rich in colorful traditions, warm-hearted people and off-the-beaten-track travel experiences, Ukraine is one of Europe 's last genuine travel frontiers. Marc Di Duca, Lonely Planet Writer
Our Promise
You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.
Inside This Book
48 maps
25 crumbling castles
84 days of research
One too many vodka toasts
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
In-depth background
At-a-glance practical information
Comprehensive planning tools
Easy-to-read layout


Author: Marc Di Duca
Paperback: 292 pages
Company: Lonely Planet (2011-06-01)
ISBN: 1741793289
List Price: $24.99
Amazon Price: $15.32
Used Price: $14.99
Travel in Ukraine: Your Tour Guide to EURO 2012 The book gives the reader an insight into traveling throughout Ukraine. It mainly focuses on 4 major cities in which the football championship Euro 2012 is to be held: Kiev, Kharkiv, Donetsk and Lviv. Whether you are a single traveller who decided to visit Ukraine or a member of a football fans team - you will find the book useful during your visit. Transportation facilities, best places to see, best places to eat in and many other helpful tips on traveling in this developing coutry - all this can be found in the book.
As a bonus, in the end of the book you will get helpful links to web-sites available in English where you can find more information about travelling in Ukraine - airports, railways stations, bus stations, public transportation routes, taxi services, places of interest and places to drink beer and watch football.
So if you do not speak Russian or Ukrainian languages and have not visited Ukraine before, this book is a must have for you: it will help you to have a safe trip, save your money and gain a better understanding of Ukrainian culture, traditions and lifestyle.


Estimated Print Length: 90 pages

Contents:
Introduction

Euro-2012 and Ukraine

Kyiv
Travelling to Kyiv
Public transportation
Main attractions
Places to eat
Lviv
Travelling to Lviv
Public transportation
Main attractions
Places to eat
Donetsk
Travelling to Donetsk
Public transportation
Main attractions
Places to eat
Kharkiv
Travelling to Kharkiv
Public transportation
Main attractions
Places to eat
Useful tips
Useful links

Author: Kateryna Tomina
Kindle Edition: Kindle eBook
Company: (2012-05-15) (2012-05-15)
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A Weak American in Russia & Ukraine: Adventures & Misadventures Living among the Natives A Weak American in Russia & Ukraine is a painfully funny collection of travel nightmares; country and culture shocks experienced by an American living and working among the natives over the past 20 years. It offers practical tips on how to cope with: Sexy young women who view foreign men as potential ATM machines and transportation out of their closed countries; herds of stampeding Slavs on city streets, in metro areas and supermarkets; angry motorists who stop for pedestrians at crosswalks only because they are bumpier than potholes; packs of howling stray dogs who don’t understand English and Slavic attack pigeons.

A Weak American in Russia & Ukraine also takes readers by the hand and allows them to experience the agony of entering a collapsing post-Soviet medical systemand interacting with Kafkaesque bureaucracies. And it provides foreign men, who seek Slavic brides, priceless advice that can save them from bankruptcy, jail and even confinement in a psychiatric hospital.

The result is a book that weaves comic misadventures without trivializing serious issues, including AIDS, rampant corruption and ecocide; shatters many prevailing stereotypes about Slavic men and women; and clears up numerous culturally based misunderstandings Americans typically have of Russians and Ukrainians.

Seinfeldian humor. Like the very popular TV series Seinfeld, this is fundamentally a book “about nothing”: the banal but often fascinating events that make up our human existence. Chapters titled Slavic Attack Pigeons, Fornicating Flies, Howling Stray Dogs and Mayo Heaven are just a few illustrations. A Weak American in Russia & Ukraine fully agrees with H.L. Mencken who aptly observed: “The basic fact about human existence is not that it is a tragedy, but that it is a bore. It is not so much a war as an endless standing in line.”

A Weak American in Russia & Ukraine is bound to be a source of hearty laughter for aching souls and an essential guide to help Americans and other foreigners cope with, and even enjoy, the challenges of daily life in Russia and Ukraine; and understand the many harsh post-Soviet political, economic, social and environmental realities in these countries. 59 chapters with 60 original illustrations.

Author: Walter Parchomenko
Kindle Edition: 313 pages Kindle eBook
Company: AWeakAm Books (2012-05-04) (2012-05-04)
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There has never been a better time to travel to Ukraine with visas no longer necessary for most tourists. Visitors to the country will discover traditional churches, monasteries, and sacred sites providing a contrast to the notorious, but compelling, landmark of Chernobyl. Sites can easily be explored by rail, river cruise, or sea ferry, and also on foot--the ideal way to take in rustic villages of old-world eastern Europe.
 
Features include:
 
*Detailed coverage of new hotels and restaurants
 
*A region-by-region guide to the provinces, including the stunning Crimean peninsula
 
*Kiev--the birthplace of Slavic civilization--in fresh detail
 
*Thorough language section in both Russian and Ukraine


Author: Andrew Evans
Paperback: 464 pages Bargain Price
Company: Bradt Travel Guides (2007-03-01)
List Price: $24.99
Amazon Price: $6.12
Used Price: $4.87
Ukraine (Other Places Travel Guide) Palaces that emerge from the mountains, beaches with names like “New World,” ski resort towns straight out of a Bond film, and clubs where passwords must be whispered to enter – it must be Ukraine. A secret favorite of backpackers for years, Ukraine is finally getting recognized by the outside world for what it is: a can’t miss travel destination.

This unique travel guide provides insight into Ukraine’s vast history in a – dare we say – fun way. Travelers will be eased into this Eastern European country’s cultural norms and introduced to its taboos in order to avoid embarrassing cross-cultural no-no's. With transliterations of all entries, first-hand reviews and recommendations, and a focus on the country’s must-see places and off-the-beaten-path gems, this guidebook will act like your international chaperone; making falling in love with Ukraine that much easier.

The author, Ashley Hardaway, has lived and worked in Ukraine for over two years; getting to know the culture overtime through the slow-burn of a budding relationship. This isn’t merely a one-off observation – this is true love.

- Explore the “secret-city” of Balaclava and tour its hidden nuclear submarine base.
- Blaze new trails in hidden ski towns where military-grade vehicles serve as impromptu ski-lifts.
- Uncover the odd bars of Lviv, its speakeasies and how to get in.
- Sleep in the grandiose apartments of past oligarchs in Odessa.
- Drink horilka with the locals and learn to toast with the best of them.
- Have an existential crisis while touring the deserted town of Prypiat in Chernobyl.
- Learn why Ukrainians fear “the draft,” why not to whistle indoors, and what is meant by a flick of the neck.

Author: Ashley Hardaway
Paperback: 250 pages
Company: Other Places Publishing (2011-10-11)
ISBN: 1935850040
List Price: $22.95
Amazon Price: $14.69
Used Price: $43.84

Travel Guide to Jewish  Russia & Ukraine, A "A priceless asset to any traveler whose goal is to explore the Jewish past of these two historical countries." --The Jewish Advocate The author follows in the footsteps of his namesake, the rabbi explorer of the twelfth century, Benjamin of Tudela, to create the first all-encompassing guide to Jewish Russia and Ukraine, with stops in Bulgaria and Romania. Until Communism fell, the Jews of Russia and Ukraine had been suppressed and denied human and religious rights. Today, not only are they reborn, but they are rebuilding a new, vibrant community for the twenty-first century. Frank explores this rebirth and guides both first-time and experienced travelers to Jewish and historical sites. He profiles synagogues, monuments, and schools that can be found in such cities as St. Petersburg, Moscow, Kiev, Odessa, and even Kishinev in Moldava. Approximately 120 years ago, the majority of the world's Jews lived in what was called the "Pale of Settlement" in the Russian Empire. Most American Jews today trace their ancestry to Russia and the surrounding territories, especially Ukraine. A Travel Guide to Jewish Russia & Ukraine will aid those visiting places where relatives once lived, as well as those simply in search of history.

Author: Ben Frank
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: Pelican Publishing (1999-10-31) (1999-10-31)
ISBN: 1565543556
List Price: $25.00
Amazon Price: $15.60
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Lonely Planet Eastern Europe (Multi Country Travel Guide) Staggeringly diverse in every way, Europes flip side remains a through-the-looking glass experience after the certainties of the West. Surreal, exciting and dramatic, head to Eastern Europe for a guaranteed adventure. Tom Masters, Lonely Planet Write

Author: Tom Masters
Paperback: 1040 pages
Company: Lonely Planet (2011-11-01)
ISBN: 174179675X
List Price: $29.99
Amazon Price: $18.95
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Russia: Belarus & Ukraine (Insight Guides) This brand new edition, Insight Guide to Russia, features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography, including outstanding double page spreads of Russia's vast and spectacular scenery. The top attractions are identified to help you plan your trip priorities and a 'Best of' section highlights the most unique experiences Russia has to offer, along with personal recommendations on what to see and do whilst there, such as a visit to the Golden Ring or a ride on the Trans-Siberian Railroad. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region by region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation around Russia; the first depicting the country as a whole and the latter detailing the Moscow and St Petersburg metros. Colour-coded sections explore Russia's history, covering everything from decisive dates to the rise and fall of the Soviet Empire, and also interesting features on everything from Religion and Art to Russian Cinema and the Women of Russia. A comprehensive Travel Tips section details transport, accommodation for all budgets, eating out, activities, and an A-Z of other practical information, including useful contact numbers, to ensure your trip goes smoothly. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.

Author: Insight Guides
Paperback: 388 pages Bargain Price
Company: Insight Guides (2008-11-15)
List Price: $22.95
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Ukraine - Culture Smart!: the essential guide to customs & culture Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.

Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include


* customs, values, and traditions
* historical, religious, and political background
* life at home
* leisure, social, and cultural life
* eating and drinking
* do's, don'ts, and taboos
* business practices
* communication, spoken and unspoken


"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel

"... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel

"...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer

"...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine

"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times


Author: Anna Shevchenko
Paperback: 168 pages
Company: Kuperard (2006-09-05) (2006-09-05)
ISBN: 1857333276
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