How is Life in Kiev during War? - Ukraine Travel Vlog

After living in Kyiv for nearly 2 months during the Russian invasion I'd like to share with you my experiences of these extraordinary circumstances.
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[@user-nz3of5tl7s]

Love this video! Want to say, tho - it's Kyiv, not Kiev. Kiev is how its pronounced in Russian, we don't want for English community to call Ukrainian city like that.

[@Dear-Rhiannon]

Thanks for showing what it's like during this time! Appreciate the funny moments too! Stay safe! I hope the war ends soon!

[@MyExpatDiary]

Thank you for your comment. It's great motivation for me and I appreciate it a lot :)

[@JohnSmith-rr8hp]

Hey got some life constraint but would love to visit this beautiful country soon. Don't feel bad for spreading positive energy. My heart bleeds looking at the war footage. Such beautiful country and people, and they definitely deserve better. Love Ukraine, hope they get their peace back soon.

[@MyExpatDiary]

Check out my Instagram for more exclusive content from the Ukraine: instagram.com/xpatdiary Thanks for watching!

[@mariskaromers6931]

You are so cool!! Keep up the goodwork!!

[@_rakshas_]

a Little Correction: Kiev's Name Was Changed to Kyiv

[@arfashahnaaz3807]

God bless you Ukraine

[@reginalindermayr723]

Super Video, dankeschön. Habe deine Videos aus Venezuela waren auch super👍 Gruss aus Venezuela🌴🌴🌴

[@MyExpatDiary]

Vielen Dank Regina. Liebe Grüße nach Venezuela :)

[@garyweaver5512]

Kiew is a very beautiful, atmospheric city. I was staying in the Ukraine hotel right next to the Maidan last summer and visited Khreschatik street which had special vibes I still feel.

[@MyExpatDiary]

My favourite city in entire Europe, especially during summer

[@_FireHeart]

* Kyiv & Khreshchatyk #CorrectUA

[@derkonig162]

@@_FireHeart its kiew in english, french, german etc. get over it ukrop

[@_FireHeart]

@@derkonig162 , "kiew"? You even managed to *misspell incorrect spelling.* _LMAO_ Your lil 6íīch áśś is dúm6 as a brick. _)))_

[@memewizard8372]

Kiev*

[@olgakovalenko6413]

If you’re still in Kyiv and haven’t yet been to Natalka Park on Obolonskaya embankment, then I strongly recommend you to go there 🙋🏼‍♀🌞💙💛

[@k-lancarjaya6696]

come, listen again, friends, all the channels are growing and more successful 🤲

[@andrei8197]

God bless Ukraine and Ukrainian people. Thank you for the Vlog!

[@KBtravel]

Great insight into life in Kyiv! I am looking at going myself in December this year, depending on the situation at the time. But in my opinion it looks like Kyiv will remain relatively safe for the foreseeable future.

[@Chris-cx7zk]

This comment didn't age well

[@Chris-cx7zk]

I hope over more time it ages better though

[@KBtravel]

@@Chris-cx7zk no I didn’t did it? 🤦🏼 Such a shame! So sad what’s happening, I’ll get there one day! Looks like such a beautiful country!

[@armyguytravels]

I’m very excited to visit your beautiful country in mar/April. Booked my flight to Poland today and will get the train later today:) I hope I make you all proud with my videos

[@MyExpatDiary]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@vmtz2001]

$750 for a two bedroom apartment is nothing compared to $1,800 here in LA in a so-so neighborhood.

[@gorathegreatest]

hm... just because LA is situated in another economical structure

[@balalba78]

Hey boy! How much was the cost with electric scooter?😁

[@PraetorAirsoft]

I'm hoping to come there on holiday next month, thank you for this very informative video! Is it safe enough? Is there much to do still? What's the best way to get to Kyiv from an international country?

[@MyExpatDiary]

Hi Nathan, as you can see it's pretty safe and 90% of shops, museums etc are open. The easiest way is to fly to Warsaw, Poland and take the direct train to Kyiv. Safe travels :)

[@digitalmediafan]

You can forget that idea now unfortunately

[@PraetorAirsoft]

@@digitalmediafan Yeah I'm rescheduling :(

[@_FireHeart]

*The correct spelling and pronunciation would be KYIV, not Kiev.* #KyivNotKiev #CorrectUA _Please, fix your video’s title / description. :-)_

[@MyExpatDiary]

I know, but according to Google search analytics people search more often for Kiev than for Kyiv, unfortunately. However, I did it correct in the thumbnail.

[@_FireHeart]

@@MyExpatDiary , if you worry more about analytics than correct spelling then put it like this: _Kyiv (formerly Kiev)_ …easy ;)

[@aghapasha]

who cares

[@_FireHeart]

@@aghapasha , apparently not your dumbSelf =))

[@gorathegreatest]

Putin the Khuilaw

[@infoSeeker007]

Hey just saw Your wonderful video. Thanks for Sharing. I really wanted to know how things are going there. Have You looked at THiNK Ukraine?? Vita is a KZbin blogger too. She is in Kiev. maybe you can find her. Enjoy 🙂 Thanks again. yes I would have to stay away from that that looks delicious. 😃👍🇺🇦

[@KPZivot]

ukraine is cheaper than India I was in ukraine till feb once war ends I will be back

[@murraypatterson9190]

Ukraine today reminds me of the late 60s early 70s in the West. The same vibe. Optimistic in the face or war, youth oriented, even the songs of those times performed by buskers. Due to the Cold war, Ukrainians did not experience the counter-culture of the 60s. So it all make sense. (My observations are arrived after watching a number videos not just this one)

[@sveineinar2803]

beautiful country 😊 i hope war soon will ends

[@gigie555]

Beautiful city. I also recommend the nightlife. A must see is the annual torchlight parades, where citizens march through the streets, arms outstretched, honouring fallen Nazi collaborators. Afterwards witness spectacular bonfires, where Russian books are used as fuel to entertain the frenzied crowds. A visit to Kiev is highly recommended for those of us with a peculiar view of history.

[@goddessukrainian]

I am sure that you have never been to Ukraine. I have lived in Kyiv since birth and I have not seen anything of this. Propagandists have worked well with you.

[@williamdieffenbach3264]

10 seconds in, oh ja, er ist einer defintiv Deutscher

[@MyExpatDiary]

🤣

[@mbv4656]

Foreign Credit cards are working?

[@MyExpatDiary]

yes, I'm here right now

[@BigSleepyOx]

lmao @ 14:48

[@gorathegreatest]

))))

[@shaungorham5479]

it's over.

[@Chris-cx7zk]

1:26 strong will of Ukranians to just continue going while they are at war

[@syntheticdawn4992]

Donetsk next?

[@Pavlo9824.]

as soon as all the Rashists (Russians) leave

[@ivanfuksic2118]

se pipl lows yu bikos yu olweys smailing

[@spartacusm3689]

I see socks on the shelf with German N-a-z-i symbol :)))) hahaha

[@Bo-tz4nw]

Tourist video from "KYIV", please....

[@seanp7874]

I don’t understand the need for donations and foreign fighters helping Ukraine when things seem pretty nice and comfortable on the streets of Kiev. There sure are a lot of young men out and about enjoying themselves while their country men are fighting.

[@olgas7178]

What do you want people to do? Stop living? Stop economy? You are a bit simple arent you?

[@Pavlo9824.]

Is someone asking you for foreign troops??🤨 we don't need them! we lack weapons and finances for these weapons! and it is clear that you do not understand what modern war is, even now people live while our other citizens protect us on the battlefield! did you think that everyone here lives like in the stone age? try to learn a little more about the war from the Ukrainian mass media or from the Ukrainians themselves and you won't be so stupid

[@nanayobizwax9446]

That’s one intense war going on! Lol. 🤡

[@just_vox293]

If you wasn't stupid or at least tried to understand the situation, you would find out that only eastern half is war zone

[@nanayobizwax9446]

@@just_vox293 “if you WASN’T!?” Lmfao. It’s spelled if you WEREN’T , you DUMMY. What a lame ass war. Step it up pus$$ies. Throw a couple nukes. 🤣

[@just_vox293]

Keep putting, this, much space before coma mr. Misspelling 14 years old child. Edit: where is reply to my argument about understanding situation. Have nothing to say? No wonder, kid Edit2: KZbin just deleted your comment cuz of "misspelling"

[@Pavlo9824.]

well, you and the clown😂 stupid! Ukraine is the largest country in Europe and active hostilities are not taking place throughout its territory! the most active now in the east and southeast of the country, if you don't understand this, then I feel sorry for you, you are really stupid🙃

[@derkonig162]

you should learn russian its way more useful and you can speak it in more countries like belarus, russia, kazahstan, moldova and ukraine.

[@marcuslegion3654]

Not going to be beautiful in about a month from your recording time

[@yerlocalpeanutdealer795]

It's been 2 months

[@marcuslegion3654]

@@yerlocalpeanutdealer795 and it's beautiful no electricity running water or heat

[@yerlocalpeanutdealer795]

@@marcuslegion3654 Kiev is going ok. Some people in Ukraine are struggling, especially towards the border. Russian troops on the other hand...

[@marcuslegion3654]

@@yerlocalpeanutdealer795 yeah key of is doing great LOL with no electricity in -10° c I wouldn't be too worried about the Russian military it's the Ukrainian military I would worry about. The whole regaining of territory lasted a whole 2 weeks until it was stopped dead.... It's obvious Ukraine is playing a defensive war rather than attacking because they can't

[@yerlocalpeanutdealer795]

@@marcuslegion3654 Whatever the result is, the winter will be hard for both sides. Russian recruits are freezing to death along with Ukrainian civilians.

[@mikaelandersson5012]

The liberation of East ukrain has nothing to do with Kiev or west ukrain, ppl waited last 20years to anex ukrain

[@Pavlo9824.]

what are you talking about what release according to your logic, during the Second World War, fascist Germany "liberated" other countries???🤨

[@mikaelandersson5012]

@@Pavlo9824. Am talking about Kiev junta the nazikrain government armed forces attacking ethnic minorities in East Ukrain, malaka where have u been

[@Pavlo9824.]

@@mikaelandersson5012 congratulations, you stupid animal😂😂😂 I'm from the east of Ukraine and I don't understand at all what kind of junta you moron are talking about😂 watch less stupid Russian propaganda!🐖🇷🇺🤡