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Dina DeVries is the founder of http://ukraine-travel-advisor.com/ - your source of practical information about travel to Ukraine. You will find a lot of insider tips about traditional Ukrainian culture, rules of etiquette, and superstitions which will help you to feel comfortable and stay out of embarrassment while visiting Ukraine.

Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine -- the Earth in Miniature. Part 2

The history of the Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine is even richer than its nature. It goes back hundreds and thousands of years creating that special romantic flavor which you feel in Crimea once you step on its land. The numerous monuments, ancient defensive fortresses, museums, and excavations of ancient towns, will keep you busy for a long time. Read

By: Dina DeVries | 31/01/2007 | Travel

Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine -- the Earth in Miniature. Part 1

Without any exaggeration one can say that the Crimean Peninsula (Crimea) is one of the most dramatically beautiful coastal areas in the world. Crimea is the easternmost part of Ukraine jutting from the northern coast of the Black Sea. It really deserved its name - "the Earth in Miniature". This small peninsula, like our Mother Earth, has accumulated so much of everything that it never stops to amaze you. The list of the Crimean natural and historical treasures is very long. But the history of this land is even richer. It goes back hundreds and thousands of years. Read

By: Dina DeVries | 04/01/2007 | Travel

Ukraine Culture -- Some Facts and Statistics

For 1,500-year period of its existence Ukraine culture has accumulated a lot of treasures to demonstrate to researchers and tourists who visit Ukraine. The numerous monuments, ancient defensive fortresses, museums, and excavations of ancient towns, will keep you busy for a long time. Find out about Ukraine culture, traditions, customs, taboos, superstitions, and unwritten code of etiquette Ukrainian people follow. It will help you to feel comfortable while visiting Ukraine. Read

By: Dina DeVries | 04/01/2007 | Travel