First trip to Ukraine

[jb&np 0]

I bought my ticket to visit the Ukraine. My finacee and I met when she was here in the states for about 9 months, she is concerned I will not like the Ukraine and I continue to try and convince her that it will be okay as I like visiting new places and trying new things.

We have been talking about taking 7 or 8 days and going on a mini vacation inside my vacation. I found a website and believe we are going to stay here..... http://www.adventurecarpathians.com/accommodation/transcarpathians/izki/hotel-complex-izki/. Has anyone used this company before or visited this region of the Ukraine? We are looking to try a little skiing, a lot of relaxation, maybe taking a 4 wheeler or snowmobile trip, some normal sight-seeing and hopefully seeing a few old castles and just any old buildings.

Thanks for any suggestions or information.

[easyukraine 1]

I have never stayed there myself, it is a smaller ski facility. I just did an article on Bukovel a European style resort. www.easyukraine.com if you want more information just send me a pn

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I bought my ticket to visit the Ukraine. My finacee and I met when she was here in the states for about 9 months, she is concerned I will not like the Ukraine and I continue to try and convince her that it will be okay as I like visiting new places and trying new things.

We have been talking about taking 7 or 8 days and going on a mini vacation inside my vacation. I found a website and believe we are going to stay here..... http://www.adventurecarpathians.com/accommodation/transcarpathians/izki/hotel-complex-izki/. Has anyone used this company before or visited this region of the Ukraine? We are looking to try a little skiing, a lot of relaxation, maybe taking a 4 wheeler or snowmobile trip, some normal sight-seeing and hopefully seeing a few old castles and just any old buildings.

Thanks for any suggestions or information.

Nothing wrong with what you plan but I don't know of any reason you would not like Ukraine anyway. It is different, to be sure. Full of texture. But I consider my time there to be my life's greatest adventure. Great place. we still have a flat in Donetsk, certainly not one of Ukraine's tourist hotspots, but I enjoy every moment there.

What I am saying is, you can have a great time there without going to a lot of trouble.

[Brad and Vika 129]

Never been to that particular resort, but it looks like fun. We did take the hot (jarko) Ukrainian train to Lvov once, and really enjoyed it. You are going to have an interesting and fun trip. Go with an open mind and be patient - she will be surprised at how much you like it.

Then when she arrives, show her Vegas and Disney World first thing

[jb&np 0]

Gary - She thinks that the Ukraine is very behind the states and I am tech kind of guy. I think that is why she is concerned with me enjoying my visit. That and also the food, I am a meat and potato kind of guy and don't enjoy fish. I keep explaining that I will not starve, and might even lose a few pounds that will be good for me.

Brad - I already know I will enjoy the trip. I have been to a variety of countries (Japan, Korea, Australia, Hong Kong, Canada, Gaum and more) I understand that every country has unique features to it. I plan to do like I have in the past and just keep an open mind and enjoy the time.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Gary - She thinks that the Ukraine is very behind the states and I am tech kind of guy. I think that is why she is concerned with me enjoying my visit. That and also the food, I am a meat and potato kind of guy and don't enjoy fish. I keep explaining that I will not starve, and might even lose a few pounds that will be good for me.

Brad - I already know I will enjoy the trip. I have been to a variety of countries (Japan, Korea, Australia, Hong Kong, Canada, Gaum and more) I understand that every country has unique features to it. I plan to do like I have in the past and just keep an open mind and enjoy the time.

I lived there for two years and never ate that stinky fish. There is plenty of meat and endless mountains of potatoes and onions. Other than exotic names, Ukrainian food is pretty much basic meat and potatoes, heavy on the potatoes. Ukraine is not "up to date" in most areas, but there are people that have all the modern stuff we do. Most people do not. So what? I went to the internet club every day when I was there to get email and such. Now we have internet (kind of) in our flat but it doesn't always work. So we just go to the internet club around the corner. One thing is that they have more cell phones than we do.

You will have a great time.

[easyukraine 1]

I have enjoyed every place I have seen over there. the taste of the food is amazing except stinky fish. I enjoy good sushi but some of the fish iI just cannot do.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

I have enjoyed every place I have seen over there. the taste of the food is amazing except stinky fish. I enjoy good sushi but some of the fish iI just cannot do.

I got to see the wife suck an eyeball out of a carp (fish soup) at her parents dacha. That did it right then and there for me when it comes to eating fish over there.

[1HappyGuy 45]

Since she's been to the U.S. she's probably concerned that you will find Ukraine backward because of some facilities that are very old in style. Just be prepared for crowded commuting, crazy drivers, and some archaic public restrooms. You will find the hole in the floor in some places.

The food is wonderful and you could very well put pounds on, except for the fact you will be walking quite a bit in snowy conditions, which a guaranteed weight reducer.

Otherwise, you will enjoy the time there and the people. You should have her book anything as prices change for non-Ukrainians.

Everyone that I've met from Ukraine thinks the Carpathian Mountains is the best place in the world. Enjoy yourself.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I got to see the wife suck an eyeball out of a carp (fish soup) at her parents dacha. That did it right then and there for me when it comes to eating fish over there.

VOMIT ICON PLEASE!

[Brad and Vika 129]

I got to see the wife suck an eyeball out of a carp (fish soup) at her parents dacha. That did it right then and there for me when it comes to eating fish over there.

Honestly there are some awesome restaurants that serve good fish in Odessa. Lots of great sushi too - if you are into that. The newest place we found is called Yakitoria, and is almost above the faux Irish pub called Mick O'Neal's (the 24 hour hangout for expats and MOB shoppers). Yakitoria is stylish and expensive (by Ukrainian standards), but serves really tasty sushi and cooked Japanese-style food.

[LvivLovers 39]

I have enjoyed every place I have seen over there. the taste of the food is amazing except stinky fish. I enjoy good sushi but some of the fish iI just cannot do.

We have a holiday tradition, where my wife prepares pieces of bread with cheese, tomatoes, etc. topped with the stinky fish.

Total number of little breads with stinky fish on top: 15.

Total number of little breads with stinky fish on top eaten by anyone other than my wife: 0.

[slim 1,514]

suck an eyeball out of a carp

When you know... you know. "Will you marry me?"

[ptgarner1 8]

I got to see the wife suck an eyeball out of a carp (fish soup) at her parents dacha. That did it right then and there for me when it comes to eating fish over there.

Wow...that sounds like something straight out of the TV show fear factor.!!!!

I always thought some of those girls were great marriage material.

[Brad and Vika 129]

We have a holiday tradition, where my wife prepares pieces of bread with cheese, tomatoes, etc. topped with the stinky fish.

Total number of little breads with stinky fish on top: 15.

Total number of little breads with stinky fish on top eaten by anyone other than my wife: 0.

Vika does this stuff too I am finally to the point where I can sit at the same table while she chews fish fins, and can smell the stinky fish. Who says you can't teach an old, fat, bald dog a new trick