All in Europe
Ukraine is a country known for its war with Russia and the world's worst nuclear disaster. Hardly the makings of a great tourist destination. But, as it turns out the capital, Kiev, has so much to offer that you would be crazy not to consider it for your next city break.
As with most parts of the former USSR, Ukraine is a country fraught with corruption and the curse of powerful oligarchs who control much of its economy. The former persident Victor Yanucovych was no exception and after the revolution in 2014 his former residence was opened up to the public. I went to take a look around the life of an oligarch.
Barely a day goes past when Greece isn't in the news. The country, and in particular its capital, appear to in turmoil thanks to decades of poor governance. Having only ever visited the islands, my knowledge of Greece was made up of beautiful scenery, endless sunshine and making new friends. But, that was island life, I was sure Athens would be a hot, tense and chaotic place.
I arrived in Poland without high expectations. After all, it’s impossible to escape the immigrant-bashing media telling us how hoards of Poles flock to Britain to live in damp, overcrowded terraces on the North Circular while working for next to nothing. If it was so nice, why would they be so eager to leave?
