I am almost 80 , an Iranian/American,happily married ,still practicing physician.I hope to see Kiev one day if I survive COVID-19! .Have fallen in love with Ukraine because of your videos. By the way you represent the beautiful people and country of Ukraine WELL. I will try to learn some Ukranian lunguage.Long live the strong and beautiful people of Ukrain...... Dr. Steve.
I'm going to Kiev next month. However, after watching this video, I feel like I was just there. That's because the food is so good. It is one of the main reasons, I go back every summer. But for me, I spend half of what you spend. Because I mostly eat at home. Also, along the streets, there are so many small food stands. They sell so many delicious things, like in the restaurants. And in the summer, especially in August, all the different fruits, and melons, is awesome. And I love my home made hot chocolate. I just break off a piece of a chocolate bar, and add it to milk. The milk could even be fresh cow milk. The chocolate, could be one of a hundred types, they have in Kiev. But in Liev, there is even more variety and cheaper prices. However, Lviv, must be the worlds chocolate capital.
Ukrainian food is great.My hotels had great breakfast buffets. All fresh, natural , made from scratch, no artificial processed foods. Only needed one meal a day
I've eaten food all over the world nothing compares to Ukraine Cuisine. My Grandmother from Poland would cook a lot of the same foods, When I go to Ukraine, Its like going to Grandma's, Stay Beautiful Alina, Winter Well my Friend, Belus, Indonesia, "I ♥️🇺🇦"
I remember accidentally walking into a Puzata Hata in Kiev 7 years ago. I had a little Canadian flag pinned my lapel that one of the waitresses saw. She insisted that I try the food in the restaurant. One of the most delightful surprises of my trip.
I loved seeing the oldest church in Kyiv. Very beautiful. I do love so much, historical architecture. I also loved the beautiful flowers (semi-wreath) in your hair. It's a lovely look & cultural tradition. I love the pink, but my favourite colour is yellow. I'd love to wear some pale yellow &/or lemon, cream and white flowers. The varying colours would make for ideal photo opportunities. I've seen many women, from varying European and even some non-European countries, wearing similar head wear, during their national costume, or cultural festivals, etc;.
I am going to short-term missions in Ukraine Thank you for letting me know about Ukrainian culture when I go to the Rehabilitation Center there for volunteer activities.
Hello Alina, Thanks for this video as i really enjoyed viewing it & learning so much more about Ukraine, the country itself, the streetscape, it's people, culture, food, etc;. I found out via a DNA test, that my Mother and i are part Ukrainian (Eastern European), plus Central European, Baltic, Ashkenazi Jewish, etc;. I have never visited Ukraine, but i would like to visit some day, most obviously because of my ethnic make up. I'm certainly curious to visit and to learn much more about Ukraine and it's peoples. Of course nowadays, it's not possible to go absolutely everywhere one wants sadly/unfort, bec of the ongoing war. My heart & prayers goes out, to all who have suffered, or lost a loved one due to the war. Thanks for sharing and my best wishes to all in Ukraine.
Odessa is expensive this summer, or maybe I don't know where to eat. The place on top of mall , Kadorr Cafe above the Silpo market was great- stroganoff, potatoes, croquettes, under $14, as good as Beverly Hills. But Restaurant 24 was $30 for same amount of food. Prices vary depending on it seems, location & ease of access. I shop at Cosmos in Sady Potrbuye, never can get good meat there, neither at Silpo market- it is always "gamey ". And prices are high. I could go to Trader Joe's in LA and get good amount of food for a week at same price. I often to take Uber to go shopping. Cafe Venezia and 1794 are good restaurants on Derybyavska st. Good price. Irish pub across from them pretty sleep- $7 for a Guinness $2 for small Ukrainian beer
Thank you for sharing with us Alina. Another amazing and very interesting, delightful video. Of course I got inspired by your recommendation. Ukraine is a must in my future travel plans. P.S. That chocolate looks and I am sure smells delicious!
Wow! I love chocolate of all kinds and coffe expresso. You have a talent to make us feel when you express yourself as we were actually there. большое спасибо Алина )) Keep on with your excelent work!@@AlinaMcleod
Ricotta cheese, black tea with ginger and lemon!!! OMG! I can't believe that there's somebody likes what I like! Enjoy your meal, Alina... and hope to meet you -one day- in Toronto!
Really i love yours video Alina!! Next month i am going kiev for work and i willstay 2-3 months.Because of you , i LOVE UKRAINE so much!!! Regards from Athens ,take care and keep going perfect video!!
The music of buskers is so amazing. Background music is representing your nostalgia and blues toward your mother land. You seem to be very sensitive. I had been to Uzbekistan several times and Kazakhstan once just for tour. I love the inherent emotion of the Slaves. Shashlik too. Wish you all the happiness.
I definitely enjoy your drone footage. I also see that you were wearing your new coat which you mentioned on your Instagram. I see you drank coffee using beans from Ecuador. Have you ever to Ecuador? I plan to spend a week in Ecuador early 2019 and I think the weather is going to be beautiful. It will be my 2nd time visiting Ecuador with my 1st occurring back in 1994. :)
The city is a definitely a place to check out. Like the coffee house advertisement, it is very catchy. But I'll be the coffee, if... So, you look very nice in that flower tiara. Food looks spectacular. Stay warm when you think of me 😉; as if the sweater is not doing its job. Nice vlog, keep it coming. -S. Lim
Arrived from Transnistria this afternoon. Super cool place! I’m taking some currency to show friends who still don’t believe it is a country lol Leaving Moldova tomorrow and making our way to Ukraine. I am so thank you for your videos!
You are cute, even when you have a cold. That lemon and ginger tea seems to have done the trick. “All of the beautiful Ukrainian ladies wear that festive headwear” - Yes they do! Grab a mirror. And LOL, “Coffee is my Boyfriend”, Alina: “So true.” I absolutely adore your sense of humor, Alina. Hope you don’t mind a few comments about what a wonderful person you are. I know, they are nothing you haven’t heard before. So, here is something different. Thanks for sharing that tidbit about where your Grammy would take you to play many days - that’s an absolutely precious memory, I’m sure. Awh, Alina, you are just as precious! We so wish you the best.
Am starving now!.........would love to hit that coffee shop and then wander...........I will be there next Fall !........got my ticket (Business Class!).........gonna be an ADVENTURE! Thank You for your videos!!!!!
Puzata hata baby! At least for an inexpensive traveler. Plus street food if you are starving. I'm here in Kiev, I'm not really sociable and don't speak the language very well. So that is my go to, unless I have a date. btw, I'm staying close to St Michaels church, which is not too far from your 'playground'.
People! Please don't write comments here which say nothing. A hundred comments like this one clutter up this space: "Thank you so much for your video. I personally am planning a trip to Ukraine. Your information is very helpful to me!" Just click "Like" instead. The Comments section is for useful information or special experiences. Fluff makes it difficult to read thru the comments.
Доброе утро Aлина, Just found your video and wanted to give you a thumbs up. I'll be in Ukraine; Kiev, Zap, and Lvov next April, love the country and culture deeply. Know anyone who gives local tours? FYI, every time I visit Ukraine I seem to drop a few pounds; do you know if there are less GMO's or chemicals in their foods? I even seem to eat more food and have the same results. Paka, :)
Thank you! I haven't been on any local city tours, but there's actually tourist offices all around Maidan in Kyiv so you should have no worries with that. If you're interested in doing something outside the box, you can now safely go visit Chernobyl and leave on a tour from Kyiv. I actually did a video on it if you want to get an idea of what it's like. The company I went with was called Solo East Travel and I would highly recommend. Happy travels!
Hi ma'am I'm Jon single from philippines, I'm very happy to watched aal of your vedio as I can, hope someday beautiful country of Philippines rich of Filipino culture here will be your next destination, I'm really happy to see to soon in person ma'am hope so if your well, thanks so much and I'm very proud of you
Thank you. All my music is from a site subscription called Epidemic Sound that has royalty free music. Sadly I don't know the name of the particular song now.
@@AlinaMcleod That's great, New York looks stunning place, so many people, many places to visit, a lot of food, I'll wait for anxiously, however, I ask you forgive me! I forgot to say how amazing were your videos. Keep doing that.
This popped on my feed. Such a beautiful city. So sad... I wonder if the guys on those underground steps are still alive. I pray for peace and freedom on this planet.
It's Kyiv in Ukrainian and pronounced Kiev in Russian. Most countries referred to it as Kiev for a long time from the Soviet Union era, but now with Ukraine having its independence we are going back to the Ukrainian terminology.
You like Ukraine and Russia. You show that they are suitable for tourists. Wonderful countries and people. From beginning reduction, - in all areas. Purification for body and soul.
haha most likely! I've very rarely seen the Eastern European earring styles in America, which is a shame since they're so beautiful, but great because then it's even more special.
I’ve booked a trip from Scotland to Ukraine in March because of your videos, thank you! X
I'm so glad and you are most welcome!
Just booked my trip today, Flying from Edinburgh.
I am actually traveling because of her videos. Currently I’m Moldova 👌🏼
You all......I have not book a trip cause I have no money. Good luck you all on your trips.
I am almost 80 , an Iranian/American,happily married ,still practicing physician.I hope to see Kiev one day if I survive COVID-19! .Have fallen in love with Ukraine because of your videos. By the way you represent the beautiful people and country of Ukraine WELL.
I will try to learn some Ukranian lunguage.Long live the strong and beautiful people of Ukrain...... Dr. Steve.
May God bless you Dr Steve!
All the food looked so delicious and the views and beauty there is stunning!
I'm going to Kiev next month. However, after watching this video, I feel like I was just there. That's because the food is so good. It is one of the main reasons, I go back every summer. But for me, I spend half of what you spend. Because I mostly eat at home. Also, along the streets, there are so many small food stands. They sell so many delicious things, like in the restaurants. And in the summer, especially in August, all the different fruits, and melons, is awesome. And I love my home made hot chocolate. I just break off a piece of a chocolate bar, and add it to milk. The milk could even be fresh cow milk. The chocolate, could be one of a hundred types, they have in Kiev. But in Liev, there is even more variety and cheaper prices. However, Lviv, must be the worlds chocolate capital.
It's 8 years since I haven't been to lovely Ukraine and I really miss that lovely country so much.
Ukrainian food is great.My hotels had great breakfast buffets. All fresh, natural , made from scratch, no artificial processed foods. Only needed one meal a day
Thanks so much for sharing. I was in Kyiv in August of 2018. Enjoyed it so much!
I really appreciate the art, opera, novel, architecture... of Ukraine. They are in such full of detail.
i like the way you talk and you are super family oriented girl ...
i really like your videos a lot and love to see Ukraine through your eyes
I've eaten food all over the world nothing compares to Ukraine Cuisine. My Grandmother from Poland would cook a lot of the same foods, When I go to Ukraine, Its like going to Grandma's, Stay Beautiful Alina, Winter Well my Friend, Belus, Indonesia,
"I ♥️🇺🇦"
Well Alina I sure enjoyed your video. Thanks.
I remember accidentally walking into a Puzata Hata in Kiev 7 years ago. I had a little Canadian flag pinned my lapel that one of the waitresses saw. She insisted that I try the food in the restaurant. One of the most delightful surprises of my trip.
haha that's lovely
Wow the prices are very budget friendly!! Awesome drone shots as always 👍👍👍
Thank you so much!
Great job Alina! Thank you so much for sharing.
I loved seeing the oldest church in Kyiv. Very beautiful. I do love so much, historical architecture. I also loved the beautiful flowers (semi-wreath) in your hair. It's a lovely look & cultural tradition. I love the pink, but my favourite colour is yellow. I'd love to wear some pale yellow &/or lemon, cream and white flowers. The varying colours would make for ideal photo opportunities. I've seen many women, from varying European and even some non-European countries, wearing similar head wear, during their national costume, or cultural festivals, etc;.
Very cool to see the food.
Everything superb- the video,presentation,address and above all your perfect English.Long for more rural sights.
New to this channel, but I am enjoying your Ukraine videos!
Thank you! :)
Wow, Thanks for showing the Cool places,love coffee and chocolate. A must visit place.Tks again.
🙏👍✌😎
I am going to short-term missions in Ukraine
Thank you for letting me know about Ukrainian culture when I go to the Rehabilitation Center there for volunteer activities.
I like cold boiled sugar beet with a hard boiled egg along with cottage cheese in the morning.
I'm baking bread today; it's Canada Day.
Hello Alina, Thanks for this video as i really enjoyed viewing it & learning so much more about Ukraine, the country itself, the streetscape, it's people, culture, food, etc;. I found out via a DNA test, that my Mother and i are part Ukrainian (Eastern European), plus Central European, Baltic, Ashkenazi Jewish, etc;. I have never visited Ukraine, but i would like to visit some day, most obviously because of my ethnic make up. I'm certainly curious to visit and to learn much more about Ukraine and it's peoples. Of course nowadays, it's not possible to go absolutely everywhere one wants sadly/unfort, bec of the ongoing war. My heart & prayers goes out, to all who have suffered, or lost a loved one due to the war. Thanks for sharing and my best wishes to all in Ukraine.
the party boats there in Kiev where awesome, did you do them?
Amazing Ukraine. Thanks for all your have shown. Will visit for more. By the way have you made a video of Armenia as well?
Haven't been to Armenia yet. I had a friend who went there and really enjoyed it. Definitely would like to check it out sometime!
@@AlinaMcleod thanks Alina. Can't wait to see your review..
Thank you so much Alina Mcleod.🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟
Odessa is expensive this summer, or maybe I don't know where to eat. The place on top of mall , Kadorr Cafe above the Silpo market was great- stroganoff, potatoes, croquettes, under $14, as good as Beverly Hills. But Restaurant 24 was $30 for same amount of food. Prices vary depending on it seems, location & ease of access. I shop at Cosmos in Sady Potrbuye, never can get good meat there, neither at Silpo market- it is always "gamey ". And prices are high. I could go to Trader Joe's in LA and get good amount of food for a week at same price. I often to take Uber to go shopping. Cafe Venezia and 1794 are good restaurants on Derybyavska st. Good price. Irish pub across from them pretty sleep- $7 for a Guinness $2 for small Ukrainian beer
Thank you for sharing with us Alina. Another amazing and very interesting, delightful video. Of course I got inspired by your recommendation. Ukraine is a must in my future travel plans. P.S. That chocolate looks and I am sure smells delicious!
I'm so glad! And yes, the chocolate was incredible.
Wow! I love chocolate of all kinds and coffe expresso. You have a talent to make us feel when you express yourself as we were actually there. большое спасибо Алина )) Keep on with your excelent work!@@AlinaMcleod
another beautiful and educational tour, so much in love with your interested video... bye...
Mmm nice breakfast the sandwiches we call it arab bread here n we put turkey,cheese n rossian salad
Ricotta cheese, black tea with ginger and lemon!!!
OMG!
I can't believe that there's somebody likes what I like!
Enjoy your meal, Alina... and hope to meet you -one day- in Toronto!
OMG I'm following you everywhere!
Really i love yours video Alina!! Next month i am going kiev for work and i willstay 2-3 months.Because of you , i LOVE UKRAINE so much!!! Regards from Athens ,take care and keep going perfect video!!
Best of luck!
The music of buskers is so amazing. Background music is representing your nostalgia and blues toward your mother land. You seem to be very sensitive. I had been to Uzbekistan several times and Kazakhstan once just for tour. I love the inherent emotion of the Slaves. Shashlik too. Wish you all the happiness.
looks AWE!! and so tasty food :)
Where did you get your earrings? They are so pretty on you!
I definitely enjoy your drone footage. I also see that you were wearing your new coat which you mentioned on your Instagram. I see you drank coffee using beans from Ecuador. Have you ever to Ecuador? I plan to spend a week in Ecuador early 2019 and I think the weather is going to be beautiful. It will be my 2nd time visiting Ecuador with my 1st occurring back in 1994. :)
Haven't been to Ecuador yet, but would love to go!
when you exchange Canadian to UAH, is there a big big fee for that at the regular exchanges places there?
The fee is already included in the exchange rate they show so it depends on each one you go to.
Yea 41 dollers for the u.s doller
Amazing video !
Thank you!
The city is a definitely a place to check out. Like the coffee house advertisement, it is very catchy. But I'll be the coffee, if... So, you look very nice in that flower tiara. Food looks spectacular. Stay warm when you think of me 😉; as if the sweater is not doing its job. Nice vlog, keep it coming.
-S. Lim
Arrived from Transnistria this afternoon. Super cool place! I’m taking some currency to show friends who still don’t believe it is a country lol Leaving Moldova tomorrow and making our way to Ukraine. I am so thank you for your videos!
Haha glad you decided to go there!
Great video love watching you be careful in Paris you look great
Thank you. This is a backlog of footage, so I'm back from Paris long ago.
Great looking city, nice music.
@4:46 who are they? is this an organized thing? it's beautiful.
They are just buskers as far as I know. You see them in the same spot a lot. Incredibly talented.
@@AlinaMcleod You should open some doors for them! I did not expect you to reply! !!
ilike your vidio and iwas see nice city thankyou
You are cute, even when you have a cold. That lemon and ginger tea seems to have done the trick. “All of the beautiful Ukrainian ladies wear that festive headwear” - Yes they do! Grab a mirror. And LOL, “Coffee is my Boyfriend”, Alina: “So true.” I absolutely adore your sense of humor, Alina. Hope you don’t mind a few comments about what a wonderful person you are. I know, they are nothing you haven’t heard before.
So, here is something different. Thanks for sharing that tidbit about where your Grammy would take you to play many days - that’s an absolutely precious memory, I’m sure. Awh, Alina, you are just as precious! We so wish you the best.
Thank you so much!
You are such a healthy person! no McDonald or KFC. Clean straight veggies all the time. I wish Sydney was that cheap ! Thanks!
haha thanks, I try!
I so love to go there just cant find the time or money
Am starving now!.........would love to hit that coffee shop and then wander...........I will be there next Fall !........got my ticket (Business Class!).........gonna be an ADVENTURE! Thank You for your videos!!!!!
That's awesome! I hope you have an amazing time!
Puzata hata baby! At least for an inexpensive traveler. Plus street food if you are starving. I'm here in Kiev, I'm not really sociable and don't speak the language very well. So that is my go to, unless I have a date. btw, I'm staying close to St Michaels church, which is not too far from your 'playground'.
Sana All God bless you all ways 🙏☺️☺️✌️👊 gods motherpls regards me to my sweet heart taya GOD Bless yuo all ways
People! Please don't write comments here which say nothing. A hundred comments like this one clutter up this space: "Thank you so much for your video. I personally am planning a trip to Ukraine. Your information is very helpful to me!" Just click "Like" instead.
The Comments section is for useful information or special experiences. Fluff makes it difficult to read thru the comments.
I'm thinking about visiting Ukraine in February. Would you recommend it? Is Kiev winter worse than Toronto? Thanks so much :D
It’s not ideal as it will still be quite cold but if that’s the only time you have it’ll still be great! May onwards is ideal.
@@AlinaMcleod Thanks so much for all the tips :)
I wanted to eat something after watching this video :D
Круто. Алина, как тебе новая украинская музыка? Kazka, the hardkiss, onuka и т. д.?
WOW
Доброе утро Aлина, Just found your video and wanted to give you a thumbs up. I'll be in Ukraine; Kiev, Zap, and Lvov next April, love the country and culture deeply. Know anyone who gives local tours? FYI, every time I visit Ukraine I seem to drop a few pounds; do you know if there are less GMO's or chemicals in their foods? I even seem to eat more food and have the same results. Paka, :)
Thank you! I haven't been on any local city tours, but there's actually tourist offices all around Maidan in Kyiv so you should have no worries with that. If you're interested in doing something outside the box, you can now safely go visit Chernobyl and leave on a tour from Kyiv. I actually did a video on it if you want to get an idea of what it's like. The company I went with was called Solo East Travel and I would highly recommend. Happy travels!
Hi ma'am I'm Jon single from philippines, I'm very happy to watched aal of your vedio as I can, hope someday beautiful country of Philippines rich of Filipino culture here will be your next destination, I'm really happy to see to soon in person ma'am hope so if your well, thanks so much and I'm very proud of you
Kiev.Another wonderful city.I am getting very hooked on Russia.Great vid.Thanks.
Alina nice tour. Need your help please tell me song name i like it very much please please tell me singer mame
Thank you. All my music is from a site subscription called Epidemic Sound that has royalty free music. Sadly I don't know the name of the particular song now.
No problem but i got it its velee feat vicki vox(you and me) i like the music and lyrics too
넘~예쁘고 착한것 같아요.
Good day.
Alina Alina, Thanks for showing beatiful Kiev )) I like your skin)) I have been to Moscow and I love the soups there! can cat them for all day.
What other country is in your plans?
My next video will be about Paris, but as for my next upcoming travels, I'm going to New York for a week coming up!
@@AlinaMcleod That's great, New York looks stunning place, so many people, many places to visit, a lot of food, I'll wait for anxiously, however, I ask you forgive me! I forgot to say how amazing were your videos. Keep doing that.
I always wanted to visit Ukraine. What's happening right now is absolutely heartbreaking 😔
Yeap!!time goes very fast, enjoy all are lil lives n don't be bad ppl life is very short to be bad
i am eager to go: kiev, odessa, etc,
Lovely 😊 and beautiful !! Saludos desde España 🇪🇸
This popped on my feed. Such a beautiful city. So sad... I wonder if the guys on those underground steps are still alive. I pray for peace and freedom on this planet.
Damn, that last dish, i would of necked all of it 😂😆😂😆
Is it Kyiv or Kiev ?
It's Kyiv in Ukrainian and pronounced Kiev in Russian. Most countries referred to it as Kiev for a long time from the Soviet Union era, but now with Ukraine having its independence we are going back to the Ukrainian terminology.
@@AlinaMcleod thank you so much for the clarification! 🙏❤️😇
beautiful as always....
You like Ukraine and Russia. You show that they are suitable for tourists. Wonderful countries and people. From beginning reduction, - in all areas. Purification for body and soul.
I love you ㅎㅎ
You are real may love ❤️
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 office same
💖💖💖
Thank you so much you are great
perfect video
sorry , i am catching up on your videos.
Hey Boss lady, what have you been up to lately.
Hi sister Alina good evineng to yuo.
Здравствуйте вы разговариваете на русском?Hi,do you speak russian?
DA
Hi
You shd visit eastern part of world south asia india / sri lanka, bhutan,alot of indian doctors speak Russian.. Buddhit karosho...uddachi vaam...
Omg, I think we have the same earrings. Maybe it's a Ukrainian thing. I haven't seen people in America with that type of style.
haha most likely! I've very rarely seen the Eastern European earring styles in America, which is a shame since they're so beautiful, but great because then it's even more special.
а почему ты находясь в Украине да ещё утверждая что ты украинка говоришь - андреевский спуск? разве там есть такая надпись? там прямо так и написано?
Maybe Paris isn't such a good idea, (unless you have a spare yellow jacket).
She'll be okay. The places to avoid I think would be obvious.
travel.gc.ca/destinations/france
Went to Paris a couple months ago now, so no worries there.
Ich liebe dich Alina ❤
I love that places, hope someday i'll be there through help of our almighty god. Thank's @God bless you always
I believe that I would like to offer you a selfiebar as gift if I meet you in Ukraine :)
Watching this video made me HUNGRY! (( :
Why is it so cheap there? Incredible......
Why you wrong say: Майдан Незалежності"?
So cute
if u by someone food? why u guess r u? im pabello criollo a caballo, caballo for by man, and u? what food r u?
Качественный у девицы макияж...
Alina, if i eat that little plate i will stay hungry.....that is not my idea of eating, plus the menu looks poor. Good luck.
Just wanna tell ya how pretty you are. I'm new. I seen your videos. I like it.
You are beutiful
You is beautiful!
You are absolutely gorgeous!!
I am on L.A. now.
You are definitely as Dream woman!!!!
Kyiv? is not Kiev? interesting....horasho… lol