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. 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. 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 Enjoy this episode? Share it with friends!
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