When I lived in New York City many years ago, every so often I would take the subway down to the East Village and for a rib-sticking repast at a Ukrainian restaurant called Veselka, founded in 1954 in what was then Little Ukraine. It was always a treat, but when I mentioned it to friends and family, they would often assume Ukrainian cuisine was pretty much the same as Russian. But in fact it´s one of Europe’s richest and most distinctive culinary traditions — hearty yet nuanced, deepl
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All across the world, all sorts of holiday activities– both religious and secular, age-old and relatively new – are in full swing during this season, including festive lights, special street markets, trees, Santa and elves everywhere, and the rest of it. But a handful of places feature oddities which range from whimsical to scary to occasionally potentially offensive. Here´s a particularly memorable top ten:
Austria & Germany: Demonic Doings
December 5 is celebrated as St. Nicho
Nikolaev, Ukraine, is an enchanting city that is gaining popularity among travelers. This city is located on the southern coast of Ukraine and is a perfect blend of rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Nikolaev is a city located in southern Ukraine, surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. The city's location on the banks of the Southern Bug River provides breath-taking views of the waterway and its lush banks. The region surrounding Nikolaev is known for its fertile soil, which support
