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NEW LVIV-EUROPE RAILWAY ROUTES AMIDST FLIGHT DISRIPTIONS
As flights to Ukraine remain halted due to the ongoing war, fresh railway routes offer hope for travelers. Lviv is set to introduce exciting train journeys, appealing to both frequent travelers and those looking to explore the region. 1. Rava-Ruska to Warsaw: Starting October Ukrainian Railways (UZ) is collaborating with a European partner to launch…
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Waręż near Lviv – A Time-Traveling Gem at the Edge of the European Union
Recently, we visited Variazh, also known as Waręż in Polish, during our family history research trip. This quaint town lies right on the border between Ukraine and Poland. Unfortunately, the old road that once connected it to Poland is blocked by a locked border gate since 1951 when Waręż became part of the Soviet Union.…
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“Do what you can with what you have where you are.”
Recently Taras and Sophia of Lviv Ecotour assisted Lynn Matthews, a volunteer from the USA who came to Lviv to visit and bring hope to Ukrainian children. Lynn (her website https://kidsgivinghopetokids.com/index.html ) participated in an arts lesson at a school in Lviv and brought Ukrainian schoolchildren drawings from kids of other countries around the world.…
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How Safe is Lviv at this Time? What has Changed in Lviv in the Recent Months?
As the Russian’s war on Ukraine continues in the East, Lviv so far has been one of the safe havens in Ukraine. Prewar crowds of tourists have become much thinner on the city streets. But the Lviv population has grown in the recent months as many Ukrainians from the East decided to make their home…
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A Story of One Building in Lviv
I grew up in a quiet old neighborhood of Lviv, Lwow or Lemberg as it is also known. My building was quite old, with an Art Nouveau decoration on the facade and a wide wooden staircase that led to our apartment on the top floor. The inner courtyard had a balcony with access to the…
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Lviv Street Markets
Open air markets in Lviv have always been part of the local environment. Even in the oppressive Soviet days when almost all private commerce was banned, Lviv street markets continued to live providing Lviv residents with an opportunity to buy items that were unavailable or rationed in Lviv state stores, things such as fresh farm…
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Tradition of Kosiv Painted Ceramics Now UNESCO Listed
A small Carpathian town of Kosiv has just been put on the global art scene. The craft of making colorful ceramics that you may have seen among other Hutsul souvenirs in the Carpathian regions while touring in Ukraine, is now UNESCO listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Here is a link to the UNESCO…
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Update on Cheap Flights in and out of Lviv, Ukraine
Lviv, Ukraine is quickly growing as a new hub for cheap flights to many cities across Europe. Everyone has by now been to Prague and Krakow, so Lviv (also known as Lwow and Lemberg) is now a new travel destination for short vacations and weekend breaks. In the last year alone, passenger flow at Lviv…
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A Must Read Book about Lviv and Western Ukraine
Planning to visit Ukraine in search of your roots? To get the most out of your trip, come prepared and spend time learning about Ukraine. There are several good books about Ukraine that you may consider. Among them – East West Street by Philippe Sands. Also, high up on the list are books by Timothy…
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Archive Changed its Location
The archives of Ternopil in Western Ukraine has now changed its location. Its new address is at Karpenka St, Ternopil, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine, 46002. This new location of the archives is visible on Google Maps, if you intend to get there on your own. The new location is on the outskirts of Ternopil, unlike the…