5 rules for Ukrainian etiquette

5 rules for Ukrainian etiquette

5 rules for Ukrainian etiquette Ukraine is a country that in spite of its recent wars and economic turmoil is fast recovering its popularity for visitors. But what should you be careful of in terms of your manners while on a trip there? 1. When visiting a Ukrainian...
5 rules for Polish etiquette

5 rules for Polish etiquette

5 rules for Polish etiquette So Poland is a country that is becoming more and more popular to visit but what should you be careful of in terms of your manners while on a trip there? 1. When visiting a Polish home it is typical to bring a small gift such as flowers,...
Vinnytsia: Crossing the border into western Ukraine

Vinnytsia: Crossing the border into western Ukraine

Vinnytsia: Crossing the border into western Ukraine Reaching the Ukrainian border we crossed by bridge from Moldova to Ukraine dodging the hawkers selling potatoes in the no-man’s land of the bridge. On the Ukrainian side, we were greeted by ushanka (шапка-ушанка)...