L'viv Favorite Son Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

4 Days, 4 Countries

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September 23rd 2019
Finally getting this blog from last year published. Here's hoping to safe travels soon. Subtitled: 6 Days, 5 Countries. Even for me this week was more of a mad dash than I ever could have foreseen. After L'viv I spent more than 1 night in only 2 places, Odesa and Chişinău, Moldova. In hindsight, I wish I had gone back to Odesa from Chişinău via Transdniester then flown to Thessaloniki for ~$1 ... read more

Europe » Ukraine

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Ukraine was the center of the first Slavic state, Kievan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kievan Rus was incorporated into the Gran... ... read more