I Love Kyiv - Discover Eastern Europe's Best-Kept Secrets

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Charles Joseph Clock

June 10th, 2024

Loggerhead in Kyiv, Ukraine

<img decoding="async" src="https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/speakeasy-door.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Loggerhead in Kyiv, Ukraine" srcset="https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/speakeasy-door.png 998w, https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/speakeasy-door-300x130.png 300w, https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/speakeasy-door-600x261.png 600w, https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/speakeasy-door-150x65.png 150w, https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/speakeasy-door-768x334.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px" title="Best Speakeasy in Kyiv: Loggerhead (Video, Map, and Pics)" />

Loggerhead: Best Speakeasy in Kyiv Best speakeasy in Kyiv: the 1920s returns to Ukraine in a speakeasy worthy of...

Guides

Night-life: Best Bars and Clubs in Kyiv Clock January 20th, 2024

Best bars and clubs in Kyiv

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9 Common Scams in Kyiv (and How to Avoid Them) Clock January 20th, 2024

Common scams in Kyiv

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10 Best Movies about Ukraine

January 20th, 2024

Ukraine is a country with a rich and complex history, diverse cultural heritage, and resilient spirit. Learning about Ukraine...

Khreshchatyk Street: the Most Iconic Street in Kyiv, Ukraine

January 13th, 2024

Khreshchatyk Street is one of the most iconic streets in Kyiv, Ukraine. It's a unique piece of history and...

Beneath Kyiv: a 5-Part Series About Kyiv, Ukraine (Video)

January 13th, 2024

Beneath Kyiv is a video series about Kyiv, Ukraine. It was produced by Peter Santenello and was so well...

Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine at night

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“I Love You,” Says the Dog?

January 14th, 2024

Hmmm ... can a dog actually say, "I love you?" You might think I've lost it, but trust me,...

"I love you" dog

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Is Kyiv the Next Berlin? (Video)

January 13th, 2024

I'm a big fan of videos that inspire me, so I hope you enjoy this one. It's about Kyiv...

Is Kyiv the next Berlin?

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History of Territories Annexed to Ukraine

January 14th, 2024

Given the current political climate in Ukraine (circa 2024), I found this map to be really interesting. Territories annexed...

<img decoding="async" src="https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/ukraine-districts.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Ukraine" srcset="https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/ukraine-districts.jpg 740w, https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/ukraine-districts-300x225.jpg 300w, https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/ukraine-districts-600x450.jpg 600w, https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/ukraine-districts-150x113.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px" title="History of Territories Annexed to Ukraine" />

The Difference Between Kyiv and Kiev

January 13th, 2024

Are you confused by the spelling of Ukraine's capital city? Sometimes you'll see it spelled "Kiev" (pronounced in two...

Difference between Kyiv and Kiev

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Le Silpo: Grocery Shopping in High Heels?

January 13th, 2024

I've lived in many places, but never have I seen a live band in the produce section at my...

<img decoding="async" src="https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/food.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Grocery store" srcset="https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/food.jpg 616w, https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/food-300x150.jpg 300w, https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/food-600x300.jpg 600w, https://ilovekyiv.com/wp-content/uploads/food-150x75.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px" title="Le Silpo: Grocery Shopping in High Heels?" />

Restaurants

Exotic Food: Best Ethnic Restaurants in Kyiv Clock January 13th, 2024

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7 Best Burger Joints in Kyiv Clock January 13th, 2024

Best Breakfast in Kyiv: The Mexican Breakfast at R&B Clock January 13th, 2024

Politics

History of Eastern Europe: Ukraine-Russia Crisis Clock January 13th, 2024

History of Ukraine Clock January 13th, 2024

Getting Around

History of the 51 Kyiv Metro Stations Clock January 13th, 2024

Metro station in Kyiv, Ukraine

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Uber’s Takeover: the Best Taxi Service in Kyiv Clock January 14th, 2024