Ep 170 - New York to Ukraine a Female Expat Talks About Kiev
One of the few female travel bloggers to visit Ukraine, Amy Butler shares her experience in this amazing yet undiscovered country in Europe. She is a certified English teacher who is on a mission to travel and see the world.
Having a female expat on the show, we get to hear a new perspective on what it’s like to work and live in Kiev, Ukraine. She talks about the quality of life in the country as well as the downside of it. She also talks about Ukrainian people, their attitude, and their culture. This brief conversation gives a bigger picture on why Ukraine is one of the best places to visit.
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Time stamps:
03:00 – Subway system in Ukraine
05:51 – The Expat community in Ukraine
10:04 – Language barrier
16:56 – Why she chose to travel Ukraine
17:45 – Safety in Ukraine compared to the U.S.
23:06 – Cost of Living
28:50 – The downside of Ukraine
29:30 – Health care in Ukraine
31:04 – The dating world
41:03 – Booming of IT and online businesses
44:00 – The undiscovered Europe
47:38 – Truth about Ukrainian people
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