We are a pretty open minded couple when it comes to new cultural experiences. That being said, the idea of traveling to Ukraine piqued our interest, but honestly, it was not nearly at the top of our list of potential countries to visit. Fortunately, we were pleasantly surprised.

Our expectations of Kiev were low mainly due to media reports of Ukraine-Russia conflict and lack of knowledge about the culture and country. In the US, we never hear of people going to Ukraine for leisure, so we had no idea all the country had to offer.

The food was amazing with plenty of affordable dining experiences. Fresh, flavorful and healthy (unless we wanted to really indulge)!

The apartment that was provided was definitely not a 5-star resort, but it provided all that we needed during our extended stay. The location was ideal, in the middle of a bustling area of Kiev where we were within walking distance to everything- shopping, tours, dining, nightlife, parks and historical landmarks.

The Ukrainians we had the pleasure of meeting were some of the nicest, most hospitable people we’ve ever met. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have been sharing our experiences with our loved ones non-stop.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time while in Kyiv. We had lots of free time to explore the city, walk around, shop and eat.  The food was super delicious.  The apartment was very close to the clinic and most days we walked.  The apartment could have a few more amenities to make it feel a little more comfortable like; a coffee maker, a toaster/toaster oven, more towels (which we had delivered) and a few knives that were actually sharp enough to cut (lol).