Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Velokosiv
(
www.velokosiv.if.ua
)
Bike trips into the Carpathian Mountains.
Children
Ukraine is not the world's most child-friendly destination, so if you're travelling with young
children, it's advisable that you have previous experience of the country, or limit yourself
to a short break in a major city like Kyiv.
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Levels of hygiene are still low even in big cities. Attitudes to children's health are out-
dated and finicky.
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Playgrounds are common but very often slides, swings and other equipment are down-
right lethal.
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Generally speaking, Ukrainian museums have yet to come up with activities for children.
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Long and hot
marshrutka
(fixed-route minibus) rides with kids are no fun.
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Children's car seats are rare and very few people use them.
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Ukrainians adore kids and often show it.
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With a child in tow even the old will give up seats for you on public transport.
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Bureaucratic obstacles may suddenly melt away and you're probably less likely to be
hassled by the police if accompanied by a child.
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Kiddies will love Ukraine's easily accessible animal population.
Customs Regulations
You are allowed to carry up to €10,000 when entering Ukraine without having to sign any
documentation. You are also permitted to bring in the following items duty-free:
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1L of spirits
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2L of wine
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5L of beer
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200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco
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€50 worth of food (not exceeding 2kg)
If you exceed these limits, you'll have to sign a
deklaratsiya
(customs declaration). Be
careful not to lose this completed form - you will need to present it when departing the
regulations-details.htm
for information in English.
