Daily Life in Kiev, Ukraine as a Digital Nomad

Here's a look at what a typical day looks like in Kiev, Ukraine living, traveling and working as a digital nomad. Read the full blog post for all the info on Kiev: https://www.johnnyfd.com/2019/07/kiev-ukraine-for-digital-nomads-expats.html

Out of all of the amazing places I've been, Kiev was the first that I seriously considered keeping a secret and not writing a travel guide about. It's not that I'm selfish, as the city is big enough to handle thousands more people. But it's because half of the enjoyment here is the difficulties of finding things, getting around, and the lack of information. Out of the fifty or so countries I've been to and the dozens I've lived in, Ukraine is still the most wild west in a lot of ways. It's one of the few places left to be explored as a digital nomad and there is so much to find and offer. Kiev makes you feel like Lewis and Clark. It's like being on an expedition to find places to eat, sleep, workout, and cafes to work from. It's also still exciting being a tourist here as you'll be surprised how many locals, even in the capital city have still never traveled or even met an native English speaker before. I won't lie, it's a cool feeling when someone is awestruck by the fact that you're from California and they geninely want to know everything about what it's like where you're from.

The other thing that makes Ukraine special is because it's currently so difficult to visit, it weeds out a lot of beginner travelers that need their hands held. The people here are tough, and so are the people who choose to visit this country. There are very few to no package tourists, selfie sticks, or first time travelers here. The lack of information, soviet past, reputation for danger, and the language barrier keep most people away, but the few people who power through it all regardless get to experience an amazing place in the making. It's like coming to Thailand back in the 1970's. It was an adventure, and getting off the beaten track was easy as it was the entire country. Kiev today in 2019 is on the cusp of becoming a popular tourist or even digital nomad destination, and in this post i'm going to reluctantly share with you some tips before you come, and places to go when you arrive.

Видео Daily Life in Kiev, Ukraine as a Digital Nomad канала Johnny FD