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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Mother Places Three-Year-Old In Overhead Bin So She Can Sleep

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 2023 18 Comments
toddler Overhead Bin

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. We’ve seen flight attendants take publicity shots inside overhead bins, but I’m surprised more parents have not tried what I...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

My Precious Seatmate Won’t Leave Me Alone!

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2023 13 Comments
Three-Year-Old Seatmate

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The legroom may be poor and the temperature like a sauna, but a little girl has taken a liking to...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Bladders Of Steel On The Kyiv – Warsaw Bus

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 2023 10 Comments
Kyiv - Warsaw Bus Rest Stop

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I must say I’m impressed by the Ukrainian people and their bladders of steel. Here, I’m not even being facetious....

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

My “Luxury” Bus Ride From Kyiv To Warsaw Is Off To A Rough Start…

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2023February 26, 2023 33 Comments
Kyiv Warsaw Bus

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I made the mistake of taking the bus company (Prosto Bus Plus) at its word. The joke is on me...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Banksy’s War Art In Ukraine

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2023February 25, 2023 1 Comment
Banksy's Ukraine

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The biggest mistake I made on my trip to Ukraine was failing to check out Banksy’s art in-person. That’s another...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

A Ride On The Kyiv Metro

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2023February 25, 2023 7 Comments
Kyiv Metro 2023

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I returned my rental car at 9:00 am on the west side of Kyiv, which is right in the heart...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Sanctuary From Russian Bombs In A Kyiv Church Basement

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2023February 25, 2023 15 Comments
Kyiv Sanctuary

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I was not without a friend in Kyiv and leading up to my trip was in touch with Bruce and...

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Review: Hyatt Regency Kyiv

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2023 32 Comments
Hyatt Regency Kyiv Review

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The Hyatt Regency Kyiv has remained open throughout much of the conflict with Russia and continues to offer luxury accommodations...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Breakfast With Media And Mercenaries At Hyatt Regency Kyiv

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2023February 25, 2023 11 Comments

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Breakfast has been interesting at the Hyatt Regency Kyiv, with the hotel clientele ranging from media to mercenaries. I almost...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

A Delectable Dinner Of Chicken Kyiv

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2023February 25, 2023 17 Comments
Chicken Kyiv

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Chicken Kyiv is a смачний (delicious) dish. How have I missed it all these years? Chicken Kyiv In Kyiv On...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Train To Chișinău Or Bus To Warsaw?

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2023 17 Comments
Bus Train Kyiv Warsaw

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The trip report is not over, but a choice has arisen: take a train to Chișinău and fly out of...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

My Extraordinary Road Trip In Ukraine

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2023February 25, 2023 40 Comments

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I mentioned in my introduction that one mission of my trip to Ukraine was to acquire a piece of art....

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rental carsUkraine 2023 Trip Report

Renting A Car In Kyiv: My Experience With Budget

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023 8 Comments
Car Rental Ukraine 2023

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. My appointment with the art dealer was two hours south of Kyiv, which required a choice: Uber or rent a...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Honest Ukraine: I Recovered My Lost Apple Watch!

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023 26 Comments
Kyiv Train Lost Found

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Those in the West who are anti-Ukraine in the current war usually throw out the following trope: well, the Russians...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

*Sigh* I Left My Apple Watch On The Kyiv Express Train…

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2023 19 Comments

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Ah yes, my first mistake of the trip (I know some still insist the trip itself was a mistake…). I...

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CoffeeUkraine 2023 Trip Report

Amidst War, A Thriving Coffee Culture In Kyiv

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2023February 23, 2023 9 Comments
Best Coffee Kyiv Ukraine

Even in the midst of war, life goes on in Kyiv and the coffee culture is thriving. I enjoyed several exquisite cups of coffee without much effort and loved how seriously Ukrainians take their coffee. Great Coffee In Kyiv,...

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Air Raid Sirens In Kyiv

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2023February 23, 2023 26 Comments
Air Raid Sirens Kyiv

I heard my first air raid sirens in Kyiv, an eerie reminder that even in the bustling capital city that otherwise appears normal, this nation is at war. Air Raid Sirens In Kyiv After arriving at the central railway...

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TrainsUkraine 2023 Trip Report

My 18-Hour Train Ride From Warsaw To Kyiv

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2023February 25, 2023 33 Comments
Warsaw Kyiv Express Train Review

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. My train ride from Warsaw to Kyiv was l-o-n-g and stifling hot, but all things considered a very comfortable journey...

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PolandTrainsUkraine 2023 Trip Report

I Scored A Train Ticket To Kyiv!

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 22, 2023February 22, 2023 41 Comments
Train Ticket Warsaw Kyiv

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I’m pleased to report that I was able to secure a nonstop train ticket from Warsaw to Kyiv just hours...

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PolandUkraine 2023 Trip Report

Abysmal Currency Exchange Rates At Warsaw Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 22, 2023February 22, 2023 23 Comments
Currency Exchange Warsaw Airport

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Ultimately, I took Uber from Warsaw Airport into the city even though it cost me 10X as much as the...

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