Posts by Cara Denney

July 19, 2012

Ukraine’s Airports Head to the Top of the Class

“Most Improved” – that’s what came to mind last time I was at airports in Kyiv. Remember in school when you would get your report card and they would hand out awards at the end of the...

July 4, 2012

EURO 2012: “I’m Proud of You, Ukraine!”

Is it tacky to say you’re "proud" of another’s accomplishment when you have done essentially nothing to help bring it about? I hope...

June 26, 2012

Hospitality – Ukrainian Style

Webster’s dictionary defines hospitality as “a generous reception of guests”. Other sites offer synonyms such as “friendly” or “open”. But those...

May 28, 2012

5 Things I Love About Ukraine

I am convinced that if people really knew Ukraine they would find so many things to love. But unfortunately most are like the disappointed wife in a recent...

May 23, 2012

Ukraine’s Cafe Culture Comes of Age

Empty shelves, long lines, surly stone-faced clerks that embodied the old Soviet joke - "They pretend to pay so we pretend to work ". That’s what...