VISIT VINNYTSIA, Ukraine || What to do and see in Vinnytsia || Weekend away from Kyiv

I decided to visit Vinnytsia, Ukraine, recently for a quick weekend getaway from Kyiv. People had told me it wasn't a very ‘touristy’ city, but it consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Ukraine. This was one of the few times I visited a new city without a strict agenda -- instead of having a to-do list that I had to rush through, I took the time to chill out and explore Vinnytsia how I wanted. I found all the rumors to be true - it really is a super nice city! And while there isn’t that much to do in Vinnytsia, it was easy to fill my weekend. There are even some things I didn’t have time to do or see. Of course, I did cross off probably the most touristic thing to see in Vinnytsia: the Roshen light and music fountain! Make sure you watch to the end to see some clips from the nightly show (and subscribe for more Ukraine adventures!).
Check out the Visit Vinnytsia tourism website for ideas on how to plan your trip: vinnytsia.city...
Foodie places featured in the video, in order of appearance:
Vareniki: / horse_in_gas_mask
Brownie: / rich.restaurant.hotel
Bakery: / bakery.bushe
Candy store: / solodkamriya
Restaurant with the cherry menu: / gagarin_vn_ua
Beer: / propaganda.beer
Cocktail bar: / auditoria.90
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Songs used in this vlog:
Nebulas by [ocean jams]
Carol of the Bells
It's Only for the Better by Windshield
Goodbye So Long by spring gang
Go Quiet by Torii Wolf
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[@moonshineandminibuses9051]

What do you think of Vinnytsia?!

[@user-wu2hc7tz8t]

Hi 😊 Are you American-Ukrainian? I ask just because usually people from the west are not so interested in Ukraine, at least from my experience. I’m Ukrainian myself, and only went back to visit Ukraine once in the past 31 years. I’m planning to go back though, it’s beautiful there and inexpensive. Keep up the great work! Love your videos! Kiril

[@moonshineandminibuses9051]

@@user-wu2hc7tz8t Hi, Kiril! Nope, I don't have any Ukrainian heritage, and I didn't really know that much about Ukraine before I moved here. I ended up in Ukraine sort of accidentally -- I was only supposed to be here two months, and in total it's now been over 4 years! I think Ukraine is really underrated, which is part of the reason why I vlog and blog about it. I've had so many cool unique experiences here (and, like you mentioned, it's relatively affordable if you're a tourist coming from the EU/the USA/Canada/etc). Thank you for your kind words on my videos! I really appreciate them. :) Amy

[@tecomaman]

All the soviet Union art work is great

[@moonshineandminibuses9051]

Yes, artistically impressive and, viewed through the historical and cultural lens, definitely thought-provoking. Getting harder and harder to find, too, though I have a video about some of the ones you can find in Kyiv.

[@tecomaman]

@@moonshineandminibuses9051 So where have you settled ,I live in Nikolaev ,my favourite city ,I am Australian ,

[@moonshineandminibuses9051]

I live in Kyiv. I lived here 2016-2017 and then returned in the fall of 2019 to 'put down roots' for a bit. Little did I know... Mykolaiv is nice -- I went there summer 2020 and really enjoyed my visit.

[@olethunder1]

Nice to see foreigners in our city) Museums in Vinnytsia are really quirky))) Wish you try a boat ride to Sabariv 🌳⛰️⛴️ Unfortunately, some places on video where destroyed by russian rockets(

[@АлександрКлименко-о5р]

My dream- oll Ukraine looks like Vinnitsa?

[@moonshineandminibuses9051]

Nooo, not necessarily. Vinnytsia is 'the most liveable city in Ukraine' (according to I forget who :) ). It is a really nice city, but I find most Ukrainian cities I've been too have their own unique personalities. :)

[@future3a]

wonderful place. spent a month+ there, as an american, '19-'20. had hoped to move there to reside permanently. then covid hit. oh well....

[@moonshineandminibuses9051]

It really is wonderful, so peaceful and with friendly people too.

[@leahchaney5084]

This is where I live! It's a really beautiful city :)

[@moonshineandminibuses9051]

I really enjoyed it! So green -- and most importantly, so much space on the sidewalks! It felt very chill and relaxed for a city. It even made me start to wonder if it's time I give up 'big city life' in Kyiv. :)