Guest Post: Off the Beaten Path in Ukraine
Today's guest post comes from Sara Wenger , my friend who wrote this post about the Peace Corps earlier this month. She's traveled all over Europe — but many of the places she loves don't make it on many backpackers' “must visit” lists. Off the Beaten Path in Ukraine Europe is a traveler’s paradise. During high season, backpackers cross paths in hostels, sharing routes and comparing stories of must-sees in Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, or Rome. There’s a sense of defeat when a fellow traveler mentions the same museums and cafes you’ve claimed as your own, even tagged in that Facebook album as a sign of ownership so friends and family can be jealous of your conquered. At some point, a small feeling of disappointment may arise, as if there is nothing left to explore in Europe that hasn’t been overtaken by hungry travelers. If you’ve ever shared this sentiment, I recommend veering ever so slightly from the typical Euro-trip and consider Eastern Europe. Cities in Central...
