“If you’re having problems getting a wife, just go to Russia or Ukraine and get a ‘mail order bride.” That’s a stereotypical statement from Americans. When I told my friends I was going to Ukraine last year, they immediately joked that I need to be careful and not come back with a wife. I assured them I would not. Ukrainian and Russian Girls Don’t Want to Come to the U.S. I’ve met dozens of good looking girls in…
Russian people hate me. Ok maybe not all, but on May 17, 2019, everyone on my train from Tallinn, Estonia to St. Petersburg, Russia did. It all happened when my train stopped at the Estonian / Russian border for customs. The stupid American (me) didn’t know I needed to fill out a migration customs card. Migration Customs Card Russian passport control requires the above card to be filled out when crossing the border into Russia.* (*All countries might require…
“Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma – Winston Churchhill After 10 days in Russia, I think this is a little hyperbole. With the caveat that I only visited the major cities of Saint Petersburg and Moscow, the Russia I saw in the spring of 2019 was not that mysterious. Here are my impressions and tips: Why Go To Russia? Girls. The first question people ask you when they hear you’re headed to Russia…
American don’t often travel to Russia. I will be traveling to Saint Petersburg, and Moscow next week. When I first started looking into visiting Russia, I was hit with many rumors. Some good, some bad. Some of the questions I want to find answers to are: (1) Can Russians speak English? (2) is Moscow one of the most expensive cities in the world? (3) Is it true Russians never smile? (4) Do Russian people like American people? (5) Are Russian…
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I recommend the Hotel Khreshatyk if you’re looking for a hotel in Kiev, Ukraine. Below are my thoughts from the perspective of a single American man. To get specific information about the number of rooms (134), number of restaurants (2), etc, check out their website at www.hotel-khreshatyk.kiev.ua/en But for what’s not on their website, continue reading. Hotel Khreshatyk Review I researched dozens of hotels in Kiev, Ukraine when I was planning my trip to Eastern Europe. I’m happy I…
I talked about taking an overnight train from Prague to Krakow in Prague to Krakow by Train. I think I spend $50 for a solo compartment, but you can get a ticket to Krakow for only $20. Tickets here => Rail Europe A Single Stop for European Rail Travel However, I forgot to tell you how to get from the Prague Airport to the city center. That’s what this post is about. I’m writing this so you don’t make the mistake I…
Kiev, Ukraine Nightlife One single man’s opinion of the girls in Kiev, Ukraine. Beautiful Ukrainian Girls The rumors are true, Ukraine definitely lives up to its reputation as having the world’s most beautiful girls. While all guys have a certain specific type, most professional photographers head to Slavic countries when looking for models. While Ukrainian girls are naturally pretty with high cheekbones and are thin, what makes Ukrainian girls different is that they try so hard to be beautiful….
Montreal Review I’ve always wanted to see Montreal, and I finally got a chance to go in October 2018. Here is what you can do. I was there for six days, and it was cold, but I was told that it was not as cold as it would be in January. Montreal is in Quebec, Canada. For those of you who don’t know, think of Quebec as California, and Montreal as Los Angeles. Here are the things you can do….
Some Things to Do in Prague Czech If you have already traveled throughout Western Europe and now you’re looking to head east, Prague, Czech is a great introduction to Eastern Europe. While Prague is Central Europe for sure, you start to get a feel for what Eastern Europe will be like. Prague is an amazing city. Here are some of the things you can do (featured in the video above): Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock…