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Ukraine, 2nd: The Bradt Travel Guide

Ukraine, 2nd: The Bradt Travel Guide
By Andrew Evans

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There has never been a better time to travel to Ukraine with visas no longer necessary for most tourists. Visitors to the country will discover traditional churches, monasteries, and sacred sites providing a contrast to the notorious, but compelling, landmark of Chernobyl. Sites can easily be explored by rail, river cruise, or sea ferry, and also on foot--the ideal way to take in rustic villages of old-world eastern Europe.
 
Features include:
 
*Detailed coverage of new hotels and restaurants
 
*A region-by-region guide to the provinces, including the stunning Crimean peninsula
 
*Kiev--the birthplace of Slavic civilization--in fresh detail
 
*Thorough language section in both Russian and Ukraine

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #37247 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-03-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 464 pages

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About the Author

Andrew Evans spent two years living in Ukraine shortly after the country gained its independence. Since then he has dedicated himself to the study of Ukrainian folk culture, music, dance, art, and religion, writing articles and traveling throughout the country.

Customer Reviews

Best in class5
It is rare to find a really great travel guide. As a genre, they are as a general rule, pretty weak. Yet as a general rule, Bradt publishes pretty good travel guides. Most include some cultural and historical info on the locations, and have well researched suggestions.

Amongst these above-average guides, Andrew Evans' Ukraine Guide is exceptional, as it is a truly outstanding piece of work. Evans clearly spent a lot of time in the country, and understands its diversity, rich history, and geopolitical significance. And--more importantly--he knows a huge amount of relevant info for travelers.

Evans seems to really care about the reader, and wants to ensure not only that they eat well and travel comfortably, but that they see what they need to see. Whether you are in Kiev or Crimea for 2 days, or spending a month exploring the nation, The Bradt Guide is all you will need to navigate the right route. You'll have plenty of relevant background and cultural info for wherever you go--be it to the beach in the south, to a coal town in the mountains, or to the capital city.

The Bradt Ukraine guide has plenty of key info--like a travelers' phrasebook in both Russian and Ukrainian (and guidance on where to speak which), good maps and stunning pics. This guide is a must-have for any Ukraine traveler.

very well researched, complete coverage5
This was my first experience using a Bradt guide and I was pleasantly surprised by how informative and well-written this book is. Used this book on a 2-week trip to Ukraine and found it immensely helpful. The historical and cultural information is very detailed and informative, very well-researched. There is coverage of the entire country, which is lacking in the Lonely Planet Ukraine book. The restaurant recommendations are excellent, and they are nicely broken down into categories based on price and type of food (there's even a listing for Kosher restaurants in Kiev!). The author has a positive, upbeat perspective about the country.

Great book, glad that we had it with us. A must if you're going to Ukraine.

Ukraine by an insider5
Too often these days, guidebooks are written by someone who drops into the country, visits a few key cities in a few days and offers little in the way of insight. This guide is written by someone who knows what's what and where to find it. Because its coverage is broad and insightful, Bradt Ukraine is the guide that foreigners who live in Ukraine rely on.