Kiev or Kyiv is a fairly impressive city, full of churches and parks. There are more than 100 parks, many more gardens and with a population of ~3 million, the per capita green space must be high. It is very nice
Ukraine
Ukraine is the largest country in Europe (if Russia is excluded) but is still not part of Schengen. It was part of Soviet Union before becoming independent in 1991. Bordering Black sea on one side and Carpathian mountains on the
Germany travel pointers(updated November 2023)
In Germany, Berlin is the only city on my wish list that I have not visited so far. I have been to Frankfurt, Cologne, Munich, Regensburg, Heidelberg, black forest, portion of Rhine valley(Rüdesheim), Neuschwanstein castle and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Language One can
Frankfurt, the business capital of Germany
Frankfurt is always thought of being a major financial hub in Germany and hence to be visited only for business and not tourism. Arguably, there is nothing ‘must see’ in Frankfurt itself, but given its location, Frankfurt can be the base
Rhine Valley
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, there are several options to explore Rhine valley from Frankfurt. The most scenic stretch is rated to be between Bingen(or Rudeshiem on the other side of the river) and Koblenz. Beyond Bingen, towards