By Ann on May 14, 2010
Ukraine is something of an enigma for the visitor. The largest country in Europe, it remains one of the least visited, yet it has retained the rustic beauty of old-world eastern Europe, and its place names are heavy with historical significance: Kiev, Crimea, Sevastopol, Odessa, Chernobyl.This fully updated third edition of Bradt’s Ukraine guide keeps [...]
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By Ann on May 9, 2010
From Portugal to the Ukraine, from Norway down to Greece, Europe is a lot to take on. Luckily, the student adventurers behind Let’s Go Europe 2010 think you can handle it — with a little help. Whether you’re whipping through London, Barcelona, and Prague in five days or spending a leisurely year abroad, you’ll never [...]
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By Ann on January 7, 2010
Located around 17 kilometers to the west of Yalta in Crimea, the charming resort town of Alupka is a popular tourist destination. Lying on the shore of the Black Sea, Alupka has a number of sanatoriums that were built during the Soviet-era and now welcome guests to enjoy the mild climate, stunning scenery, rich culture [...]
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