5 Lessons I Learnt From My Solo Trip To An Easter-European Country!

Last year in 2020, before the pandemic emerged, I went on a trip to Ukraine. The reason why I chose the country was for a volunteering project of 45 days—as a 19-year-old, going on your first solo trip to another continent can bring a new challenge and adventure at the same time.  I always have a soft spot for European architecture, and visiting an Eastern European country was an exciting adventure. 

Before my journey, I did thorough research online about the country’s people, language, currencies, safety, and more. Since I had to get my visa, the process was quite challenging for me. My visa arrived late than the expected date. Of course, I missed my flight and had to reschedule the entire trip, but eventually, it all fell in place, and it was worth it!

Being from a hot country where we rarely experience extreme cold, Ukraine’s weather was quite hard to bear. As I entered the country, the chilled waves hit my face, and the fresh air of the new country clicked a thought, “maybe this is going to be my best time!” 

As a tourist, I had to spend 45 days in the country. I had a lot of mixed feelings, mainly because of the language barrier. I didn’t know how to speak Ukrainian, and most people didn’t speak English. But technology was my biggest savior! I used a translator to get all the basic help I needed.  

Few Lessons I Learnt From The Trip!