Lviv

What Is The Deal With Sushi In Ukraine

Anyone who has been to Ukraine before has probably noticed the inclusion of a sushi menu at seemingly random restaurants. It seems weird to most that you would go to a pizza restaurant, and they also serve sushi. Or hit up a beer hall and along with beer snacks you can also get some Unagi rolls. When Cody, (from Cooking To Entertain), who is American, first went to Ukraine with me on vacation he was…

Pottery Class In Lviv

Last summer I finally decided to do one of those things that you always want to try but never have time, money, or company to do this with. For me it was pottery. I always dreamed to try it and never put enough effort to find a class or a teacher for this. And last summer I got tired of my own excuses and found a pottery class in Lviv, Ukraine where I live. I…

How To Visit St. Olha And Elizabeth Church In Lviv

Lviv is one of the most beautiful cities in Ukraine. And if you know a bit of Lviv history, then you know that this city was under the Austrian Empire, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Polish Rule, and the Soviet Union until it become a part of independent Ukraine. Everything in this city screams about a mix of cultures and tradition and that is what makes Lviv so special. Each building in the Lviv Old Town…

Lychakiv Cemetery

Lychakiv Cemetery is an ancient cemetery that gained the status of a national historical and cultural museum. Nowadays you can visit the Lychakiv cemetery for a small admission and even have an excursion on the grounds. The cemetery is located just outside the city center and you easily can walk there in about 20-30 minutes. The Perfect Weekend In Lviv – Itinerary For A City Break In Ukraine’s Cultural Capital History The Lychakiv cemetery…

Must Try Food In Ukraine | Traditional Ukrainian Food

Every time we go to a new country Cody and I do research on the traditional dishes we should try there. And recently someone asked me what food they should try while traveling in Ukraine. Naturally I thought about that and realized that Ukraine has so many traditional dishes that I actually need to make a list and explain each one of them. Here is a list of must try food in Ukraine that any…

Zolochiv Castle

Zolochiv Castle was built in the 17th century following all models and novelties of Europe at that time. This is a bastion-type castle, but you will not see tall stone walls with a moat around it. The fact is that in the 17th century artillery could break through any walls, so the role of the walls was played by earth shafts, fortified with stones, and convex five-sided bastions made it possible to fire…