Ep 166 - Traveling with Peace Corps in Lviv, Ukraine

Want to know if Ukraine is worth traveling? Ryan Murfield tells the story of how he joined the Peace Corps, a volunteer program run by the US government, to travel for free. Having the dream to travel but with no money, he embarked on this journey and found himself in an amazing place – Lviv, Ukraine. 
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On this episode, Ryan talks about his 27-month quest as part of the Peace Corps and how his life went on in a small village in Ukraine. This time, he went back to Lviv, not as a volunteer but a tourist, to explore more of this wonderful place. Without a doubt, Ryan found himself falling in love with Lviv.

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Episode 166 Show Notes

Scenes from Lviv. Climbed the old bell tower and got a great shot of the city from up top. Photos on the right swipe are scenes from walking around the square. #lviv #ukraine_blog

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​Links:
Johnny's Guide to Ukraine: Kiev, Odessa, Lviv, and Chernobyl
Trip Streak - Smarter Travel Search


Time Stamps:
05:23 – The start of Ryan’s travel journey
06:12 – Applying for Peace Corps
08:09 – What is Peace Corps
09:45 – Responsibilities of Peace Corps
10:45 – Being part of the Peace Corps
19:47 – Learning the Ukrainian language
25:03 – Ukrainian food
27:34 – 2-year stay in Lviv, Ukraine
33:03 – Transportation in Lviv, Ukraine
38:14 – Perks of seeing Lviv, Ukraine: Restaurants, Food, and Costs
46:19 – Why is it cheap in Lviv, Ukraine
50:12 – Secret-themed restaurants
01:01:48 – Why is Lviv, Ukraine a great place to visit


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