A guide to alternative Lviv, including off the beaten track places, quirky things to see, abandoned buildings, street art, and Soviet-era architecture.
former USSR Blog Posts
An A to Z of Ukraine
For a bit fun, and hopefully some travel inspiration, here is an A to Z of Ukraine. From Andrew’s Ascent to Zhytomyr and everything in between.
Central Asia itinerary: Almaty to Dushanbe overland
Almaty to Dushanbe: an itinerary for independent travellers to Central Asia, starting in Kazakhstan continuing overland through Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
The Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum in Minsk
Belarus: An impressive dose of Combat and Propaganda Art at the Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum, one of Minsk’s most impressive museums.
Museum of Railway Technology in Brest, Belarus
When travelling in Belarus, if you visit Brest, make time to visit the Museum of Railway Technology where retro-style Russian locomotives are on display.
Back in the U.S.S.R. …
Photo essay and thoughts on a new found admiration for unapologetic Soviet and communist-era architecture or the former U.S.S.R.
Suggested Itinerary to Ukraine, Moldova & Transnistria: From Uzhhorod to Kyiv
Suggested itinerary to Ukraine, Moldova & Transnistria in Eastern Europe. This overland route starts in Uzhhorod and ends in Kyiv.
Suggested Baltics Itinerary: Vilnius to Tallinn, an introduction to the Baltics
This suggested two to three week Baltics itinerary travelling to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on an overland journey from Vilnius to Tallinn.
Overland itinerary from Vilnius (Lithuania) to Warsaw (Poland) via Belarus
Lithuania and Belarus itinerary travelling overland from Vilnius to Warsaw in Poland via Belarus, visiting Minsk, Brest and Grodno (Hrodna).
Ukrainian Bangers and Beauties
Hello, I’m Mark and I’m an Ladaholic. I am officially obsessed with photographing Ladas and other retro-style cars that date back to the Soviet-era.
Recommended Hotels and Homestays in Central Asia
A directory of recommended homestays we experienced during our travels in Central Asia, covering Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.
What to do on and around Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan
A guide for independent travellers to Lake Issyk-Kul – suggestions on what to do on and around one of Kyrgyzstan’s most beautiful attractions.