Description
Book SynopsisPART ONE GENERAL INFORMATIONChapter 1 Background Information 3Geography 3, Climate 3, Natural history and conservation 4, History 5, Government and politics 25, Economy 28, People 32, Language 33, Religion 35, Education 38, Culture 39 Chapter 2 Practical information 47When to visit 47, Highlights 47, Suggested itineraries 48, Tour operators 50, Red tape 51, Embassies and consulates 54, Getting there and away 54, Health 59, Safety 62, Women travellers 64, Racial minorities 64, Travelling with children 64, Gay travellers 65, Disabled travellers 66, What to take 66, Money and budgeting 69, Getting around 71, Accommodation 78, Eating and drinking 83, Public holidays 88, Shopping 89, Arts and entertainment 90, Media and communications 92, Business 94, Travel culture in Ukraine 94, Cultural etiquette 97, Travelling positively 98PART TWO THE GUIDEChapter 3 Kiev/Kyiv 101History 102, Getting there and away 105, Getting around 111, Local tour operators 115, Tourist information 115, Where to stay
