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 The first great guidebook to Ukraine September 5, 2005
Bohdan Hodiak (Lviv, Ukraine)
17 out of 23 found this review helpful
My wife was born and educated in Ukraine and spent many years there traveling all over the country, and we have made a number of recent trips to Ukraine. Her verdict on this Lonely Planet guidebook by Sarah Johnstone is: "A plus!" She kept looking up various interesting places that Miss Johnstone might have missed and she couldn't find any. They are all there. Miss Johnstone includes an amazing amount of information in a small, 8x5" paperback of 216 pages that will fit easily in a purse or bag. The book is very skillfully arranged into various headings and sections and cross references so if, for example, you're not interested in Ukraine's history you can easily skip over it. And it doesn't forget anyone: the traveler who wants adventure, the traveler who wants comfort, the student with a backpack, those who want offbeat non-touristy places, to those who are on a budget. Are you a vegetarian? Well, the author hasn't forgotten you either. There are many useful maps, all the latest Internet addresses, and a number of beautiful photographs.
I am truly impressed with Ms. Johnstone depth of knowledge and how accurate she is. I can only imagine how much work it took to put this together. I have seen all the guidebooks to Ukraine and all the guidebooks with chapters on Ukraine. This is the best. I would give it six stars if I could.
Travel Book Ukraine August 5, 2009
www.johnjasonchun.com (92658)
Great Book 2 read before going to Ukraine! I have been to 68 countries and I always read a book before going to that country.
Also, make a "search 4 news" of that country & have it sent to you daily so you know the countries news before you go.
Ukraine Travel Guide March 3, 2006
J. G. DeField (Idaho Falls, Idaho)
6 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is a great book to learn part of the history of the Ukraine, what to see while you are there, what to be cautious of, and how to get around. Very informative. I really liked the section in the back with Ukraine/English translations. This book will travel with me as a ready reference while I am in the Ukraine!! This is the first Lonely Planet book I've purchased and I'm sure there will be more!
Ukraine travel guide November 28, 2006
Andrew M. More (Salt Lake City, UT)
6 out of 11 found this review helpful
This little book is packed with information. I would say this book is essential if you know nothing about Ukraine, and very useful if you know some Ukrainian or Russian. Despite the fact that almost everyone in Ukraine speaks Russian, and in some areas they speak only Russian, all the sample translations in this book are in Ukrainian. It would be useful to have both Ukrainian and Russian translations in the book.
very helpful August 19, 2006
Shannon (Northern VA)
3 out of 10 found this review helpful
I gave this book as a gift to a family member who was going to the Ukraine, and we found it to be very informative and useful.
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