Lviv

Discovering Ukrainian Cuisine: A Culinary Tour of Ukraine’s Most Delicious Dishes In Lviv

Ukraine is known for its delicious, hearty food. From heavy savory dishes like borscht to sweet desserts. Ukrainian cuisine has lots to offer any person. Therefore I want to take you on a culinary journey around Lviv and help you explore the most popular Ukrainian dishes that every tourist must try. Borscht  Borscht is probably the most famous dish in Ukrainian cuisine. It is a beetroot soup that includes cabbage, potatoes and meat.&#xA0…

Coffee In Lviv: The Best Cafes In The City

Lviv, Ukraine is arguably the best city in the country – and I’m not just saying that because I live there. From the beautiful architecture, delicious and trendy restaurants, and being the cultural center of the country, there is no shortage of reasons to visit. However one thing always stands out to visitors – the abundance of coffee in Lviv.  There are so many things to do as a tourist to Lviv…

5 Best Dessert Shops In Lviv, Ukraine (And What To Get At Each)

Lviv is arguably the most beautiful city in Ukraine. It is full of historical landmarks, charming cafes, themed restaurants, hidden bars, and cute boutique shops. Here is a list of 5 best dessert shops in Lviv that every sweet tooth would love.  Grand Cafe Leopolis Grand Cafe Leopolis is located in the Ratusha building (city hall) in the very center of Lviv old town.  Grand Cafe Leopolis is truly a grand place. The…

Lviv Oceanarium Review, Ukraine

Lviv is the cultural capital of Ukraine and there are quite a lot of things to do and to see. And although there are many historical sites in Lviv, there are also some cool things that might be interesting not just for the adults, but for kids as well. One of those places is the Lviv Oceanarium.  Location Lviv Oceanarium is located in the central part of the city on Shevchenko Avenue (10 minutes…

Historic Mansions In Lviv | Self Guided Tour

Lviv is a very special place that wins you over every time you go outside. You can be living here for years, know the city very well, but now and then you will find a beautiful alley or stumble on a charming courtyard you have not seen before. Not many tourists, or even locals know that there is a whole district with old beautiful manor houses. Here is a self guided tour to see some…

5 European Countries To Visit On A Small Budget 

There are a lot of places in the world that you can travel to, have a great time, and not spend your whole fortune. And although Europe is considered to be quite an expensive place to travel (it’s true if we talk about Iceland, Norway, GB, and a few others), there are a few European countries that are great to visit on a small budget. 5 European Countries To Visit On A Small…

Restaurant Review: Bao Casual in Lviv, Ukraine

If you are in love with Hong Kong cuisine and live in Lviv, Ukraine there is good news. A new dim sum restaurant has just opened in the city center. This is not the only restaurant in Lviv that offers dim sum (there are YOKI and Split), but Bao Casual has the widest selection.  Here is my restaurant review with all the pluses and minuses that you need to know about. Location Bao Casual…

Useful Phrases In Ukrainian For Tourists

Ukraine is quite a new tourist destination and it is becoming popular every year. Although some of the cities like Lviv and Odesa are used to foreigners, therefore people speak some English, many people in small cities do not speak English. So, I made a list of the most useful phrases in Ukrainian that would help you to travel through this country. English Ukrainian How To Read Hello (formal) / Good Day До&#x431…

Best International Food In Lviv, Ukraine

Although Lviv is known as a cultural capital of Ukraine, Lviv is also a food capital of Ukraine. Lviv is famous for its restaurants that serve traditional Ukrainian food, for its bars with fantastic craft beer, and for its cafes with great desserts and delicious coffee. All of these are enough for tourists to enjoy and fall in love with this city. But if you are an expat who lives in Lviv, you might also…

Lviv Restaurant Review: YOKI

Lviv is well known in Ukraine for its cafe and restaurant society. There are a big amount of good hidden themed restaurants that serve mostly Ukrainian cuisine. There are also many places that serve international cuisine, especially sushi. Lviv also has a few fancy places for which people make reservations and dress up, like Bachevskyi restaurant or Pretty High Kitchen. Recently opened in Lviv is a new place that you can totally describe as &#x201C…