Ukraine Travel tips help you know and understand about the country better. These travel tips give you information ranging from where to go, how to go and when to go… to what to eat and how to behave. Below many of the chief Ukraine travel tips have been mentioned for your easy travel.
Drink
Horilka, the local vodka, is among the specialty of Ukraine. Other types like linden (tilia), honey, birch and wheat are equally popular. Here you will also find excellent choices of wine that are generally from the Crimean region. Alcohol in Ukraine is fairly inexpensive and easily accessible. Mind that, Ukraine is a Zero Tolerance country, so make sure that you do not drink and drive.
Sleep
Accommodation is very easy to find in Kiev- the capital city of Ukraine. Many hotels have the alternatives between renovated rooms/ suites the so called "western style" and not renovated rooms that are the east European style.
Stay safe
It is best advised that you always carry your passport with you because chances are that photocopy of the same can be refused as proof of identity. Always keep the details of your local embassy and/ or consulates in advance and note down their emergency numbers.
Credit cards
Fortunately, the network of banks and ATMs is rising fast. Consequently you can make use of credit cards- particularly MasterCard, Visa or carry cash travel checks without problems now. But avoid using credit cards for payments at stores in small towns as retailers are not trained to guarantee your card privacy.to be on the safer side keep ready cash handy.
Respect
Respect the actuality that Ukraine is an independent nation and is no longer belongs to Russia. The locals might not entertain you if you brand them as Russians.
Internet services
In the country you will find many cyber Cafes especially in the city of Kyiv. Besides, many hotels now also provide the service of Internet Access Services.
Taxis
Taxis can be hired very easily in cities like Kyiv and Lviv and are also inexpensive. Official taxis will have markings and looks alike North American taxis inclusive of a meter. |
