Kiev Fires Up the Passion

A fabulous fire festival wowed the crowds in Kiev with stunning pyro and expert flamethrowers. The 5th Kiev Fire Festival truly put sparks into the atmosphere as over 2,000 dazzled onlookers watched in awe.

Ukraine: Eat, Drink, Man, Woman

Odessa has deep historical, cultural and culinary roots. Through the centuries the city has been known as a sanctuary for many famous Russian and international writers, actors, politicians and oligarchs to live work and play.

Inside Odessa's Party Culture: The Devil's Arcade

By Rollo Tomasi

Odessa is a mysterious and ancient city where East meets West and intrigue rules the day. The setting for numerous movies of espionage and international suspense, the city of just over 1 million souls was recently a key location in the Hollywood blockbuster Transporter 3 as well as several films of the 007 franchise for good reason. Capitalize on this unearthly mood in a city where a night on the town is an indulgent adventure not soon forgotten.