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Ukraine 2017 (10/10). 5 Things That Will Make You Want to Google-Map Uzhhorod

Posted on 05/08/2018 by Giorgia — Leave a reply

Uzhhorod (Ужгород) is the city that you don’t expect. In fact, to be 100% honest, I didn’t know about its existence before I went to Ukraine. All things considered, I’m Continue Reading →

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Ukraine 2017 (9/10). Lviv in 7 hotspots and 38 snapshots

Posted on 26/04/2018 by Giorgia — Leave a reply

When I went to Lviv, I did not have much time to visit the city, but it was very easy to appreciate its authentic charm. The Old Town is truly Continue Reading →

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Ukraine 2017 (8/10). 10 Things that Will Make You Want to Visit Odessa

Posted on 12/04/2018 by Giorgia — Leave a reply

There are countless sights and elements that make Odessa as unique as it is: its geographical location, a diverse urban landscape, the Black Sea, sandy beaches (and a chairlift), and Continue Reading →

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Ukraine 2017 (7/10). Kiev, Part III: The City

Posted on 31/03/2018 by Giorgia — Leave a reply

A walking tour of some Kiev landmarks you don’t want to miss: streets, museums, monuments, an island and, obviously, the river. All in one post!   Putting together one ultimate Continue Reading →

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Ukraine 2017 (6/10). Kiev, Part II: Tell me about Maidan

Posted on 23/03/2018 by Giorgia — Leave a reply

Maidan is the beating heart of Kiev, and it takes a while to take it all the bits and pieces that form the square. The memories of the Euromaidan events, Continue Reading →

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Ukraine 2017 (5/10). Kiev, Part I: City of Churches

Posted on 18/02/2018 by Giorgia — Leave a reply

Regardless of one’s religious feelings, the religious Kiev demands attention. Its colourful onion-domed churches are a delight for the eye.   2 Sept 2017. I didn’t know what to expect Continue Reading →

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Ukraine 2017. ‘No News, But I Don’t Believe…’. Kiev: A Labyrinth of memory

Posted on 12/11/2017 by Giorgia — 2 Comments ↓

Since the outbreak of the war in Eastern Ukraine, the International Committee of the Red Cross has been keeping track of the people reported missing by their families. In September Continue Reading →

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Ukraine 2017 (4/10). The (extra)ordinary beauty of Kiev streets and buildings

Posted on 05/11/2017 by Giorgia — 2 Comments ↓

Kiev buildings come in all shapes, colours and styles, and account for a surprisingly genuine and authentic portrait of the city.   I will talk about Kiev and its highlights Continue Reading →

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Ukraine 2017 (3/10). First glimpse of Kiev

Posted on 30/10/2017 by Giorgia — Leave a reply

How to get from Boryspil Airport to the city centre and how to order food at the restaurant and feel like Jonathan from Everything is Illuminated. It happens in Kiev! Continue Reading →

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Ukraine 2017 (2/10). Intermezzo at Budapest airport

Posted on 21/10/2017 by Giorgia — Leave a reply

An example of how an apparently casual glimpse of someone or something triggers a whole train of thoughts on places and non-places. Ironically, it happens in an airport.   1 Continue Reading →

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