I think I have been wanting to go to Ukraine since summer last year or even before that. Well, it is about time to make this come true. I found a very cheap return flight from Germany to Krakow, Poland. And I am planning to take the train to Lviv and Kiev in Ukraine.

I have always wanted to see the Soviet style buildings in pre-Soviet countries. Especially after I have been in the Baltic States. EU citizens and also nationals from a few other countries such as Japan, Canada, and the United States can enter Ukraine without a visa. The only requirement is that your passport is valid for at least 6 months, when you exit Ukraine.

My preliminary itinerary is as follows:

day 1: fly to Krakow, take the overnight train to Lviv
day 2: stay in Lviv, take the overnight train to Kiev
day 3: stay in Kiev
day 4: stay in Kiev
day 5: stay in Kiev
day 6: stay in Kiev, take the overnight train to Lviv
day 7: stay in Lviv, take the overnight train to Krakow
day 8: stay in Krakow
day 9: stay in Krakow, visit Auschwitz
day 10: fly back home from Krakow

I cannot wait to materialize my plan!