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Despite their often glum reticence and initial distrust of strangers, travellers to the country quickly find out that Ukrainians are, when given the chance, one of Europe’s most open and hospitable people. Break down that reserve and you’ll soon be slurping borshch in someone’s Soviet-era kitchen or being taken on an impromptu tour of a town’s sights by the guy you asked for directions. Much social interaction takes place around Ukraine’s hearty food, always brought out in belt-stretching quantities. A diverse landscape obviously throws up a whole bunch of outdoorsy activities from mountain biking and hill walking, but if the idea of burning calories on has you fleeing for the sofa, rest assured that you’ll enjoy wandering around the charming streets sipping Eastern Europe’s best coffee and exploring some of the vast attractions Kiev has to offer.