Being out in the wild is a remarkable experience that everyone should go through at least once in their lifetime. And while traveling in Ukraine, you will have many opportunities for this type of tourism, especially if you visit the Ukrainian Carpathians. Whether you are going on a one-off trek or you are a regular trekker or hiker, you likely prioritize staying connected and safe during such a journey.

Having a smartphone on a trek is smart because you can use your phone to call for help or get directions. You can use other useful apps on a trek, such as compass apps or flashlight apps.

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Kyiv is an often overlooked destination, even though it has a lot to offer to many different types of travelers. It has a rich culture and a long and fascinating history. The city is also a fun destination for those looking to explore Eastern European nightlife and its club scene.

The best way to explore Kyiv is in your own car since that gives you a sense of freedom you wouldn’t have on an itinerary set by others. In order to do so legally, you’ll need to get an international drivers license on IDA website and to bring your national driving license with you. Once you have every document prepared, you can start planning everything else.

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Sokyrnytsya is a large village with a population of about 5 thousand people located in the south of Zakarpattia Oblast, about 120 km from Uzhhorod.

The main architectural attraction of this place is the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (1704) – a masterpiece of wooden sacral architecture that has the status of an architectural monument of national importance. Near the church there is a bell tower, built in 1770. Sokyrnytsya on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.

beautiful wooden church

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Pyrohiv is a historical territory located on the southern outskirts of Kyiv named after the village of the same name, which has existed here since at least the 17th century.

This place is known primarily for its excellent open-air museum, which is an architectural and landscape complex of all historical and ethnographic regions of Ukraine – the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine. Pyrohiv on Google Maps. Photos by: Yuri Yuriev.

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Pryslip is a village with a population of about 800 people located in the northeastern part of Zakarpattia Oblast, about 160 km east of Uzhhorod, near the junction of the borders of three Ukrainian regions: Zakarpattia, Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts.

The main sight of this place is the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (1797) – an architectural monument of national importance. This is one of those Transcarpathian churches, which are located far in the highlands and to which there are no paved roads. Tourists practically do not get here. Pryslip on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.

nice wooden church

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Uzhok is a village of about 700 people located in the northwest of Zakarpattia Oblast, near the border of Ukraine with Poland.

The main attraction of this place is the wooden Church of St. Michael the Archangel (1745) – an architectural monument of national importance, one of the most interesting buildings of the Boyko architectural style. Uzhok on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.

picturesque monument of wooden architecture

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The Palanok Castle or Mukachevo Castle is a very picturesque castle located in the city of Mukachevo in Zakarpattia Oblast of Ukraine.

It is a unique example of medieval fortification architecture with a combination of different styles, an architectural monument of national importance. Today, the Mukachevo Castle houses a historical museum. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.

beautiful medieval castle

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Ukraine certainly has a lot to offer. If you have not been there yet, this is the ideal article for you. It provides you an opportunity to find out some great destinations in the country.

Chernobyl

Chernobyl is one of the most common associations when you mention the name of this country. The catastrophe has left a powerful impact on Ukraine as well as entire Europe and part of Asia. Media outlets were speaking for months about the event as it was the top story for a very long time. It was one of the biggest nuclear catastrophes that occurred in the world.

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Currently, all non-resident visitors are required to present a negative COVID-19 test to Ukraine before entry. While there are still many questions about the impact of vaccination status and coronavirus variants on the ability to travel, citizens from the EU and USA should see more opportunity to explore Ukraine throughout the remainder of 2021.

While citizens from the United States, Canada and several other nations are allowed to enter Ukraine without a visa, others will have to purchase one prior to arrival. As with any international destination, be sure to check the rules and regulations on your country’s embassy website.

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Zhovkva, founded in 1369, is a picturesque town with a population of about 13 thousand people located in the north of Lviv Oblast in western Ukraine. The distance to Lviv is 25 kilometers, to the Ukrainian-Polish border – 35 kilometers.

In 1994, the central part of Zhovkva received the status of a historical and architectural reserve. In total, there are more than 50 monuments of world, national and regional significance in this town. Zhovkva on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.

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