Rakhiv Thorntree forum

Rakhiv forum

Create a new thread

1
2
3
Next

Showing 1-25 of 64 results

Recent posts

Re: Stuck in the Ukraine!

by yurko_uk 22 May 2012

Ivano-Frankivsk is the city to go! Comfortable, relaxed, not crowded and off the beaten track. It is 135 kilometres from Lviv. Can go…
RE: Ukraine 25. May - 15. June - how to start?

by dorehmasia 05 May 2012

Yes, Shimon. I will bow when I am in Rakhiv :) So now I made my plans - stay the first week, its the last week in May, in Ukraine, Kiev…
Re: Ukraine 25. May - 15. June - how to start?

by ShimonZadarman 04 May 2012

Note! Rakhiv is one of the places which is considered the [geographical centre of Europe|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographical_midpoint_…
RE: Ukraine 25. May - 15. June - how to start?

by sharanam605 04 May 2012

I am not familiar with Rakhiv crossing, perhaps someone else can chime in. As far as the number of days, since the buses are daily you…
RE: Ukraine 25. May - 15. June - how to start?

by dorehmasia 04 May 2012

thanks, can I also cross a border near Rakhiv?
RE: Road Trip Ukraine - Little known interesting places

by everbrite 02 May 2012

Rahiv and Yarmeche and most of the Carpathian mountain areas are not tourist towns. Sme have interesting churches or mineral water springs…
RE: 2-3 weeks in Romania and Ukraine-ideas needed for possible route

by everbrite 05 April 2012

I have to agree that recommendations will depend a great deal on your arrival and departure points and whether you will have a car or…
RE: 2-3 weeks in Romania and Ukraine-ideas needed for possible route

by everbrite 05 April 2012

I have to agree that recommendations will depend a great deal on your arrival and departure points and whether you will have a car or…
RE: 2-3 weeks in Romania and Ukraine-ideas needed for possible route

by cobrob 05 April 2012

Vama Veche is fun but busy, you can camp on the beach and enjoy the early morning sun rise before you go to bed. Maramures has good access…
Top Hiking Trails in Carpathian Mountains

by activeukraine 13 March 2012

Hey, guys! Seems like Carpathian Mountains are finally catching up, and more travelers decide to visit the Ukrainian part of them. We've…
RE: Looking for a place to experience simple living

by awaydays 01 February 2012

Actualy you can do both Maramures and the South of Ukraine as they are just a stones throw appart.There is a Hutsel community about twenty…
Re: Walking in the Carpathians

by andrewua 17 January 2012

@Mirzibaum, If you want I could send you an electronic map of the Carpathians, regions around Rakhiv and Yasinya (including mt. Hoverla),…
Top 4 skiing places in Ukraine

by activeukraine 11 November 2011

Hey everyone, Again, this is a re-post from our original blogpost at blog.activeukraine.com. Hope it can be useful! And the payment…
Re: Hiking in Carpathian Mountain- Western Ukraine

by yurko_uk 18 June 2011

Hi Sflax, If you go to Rakhiv high up in Carpathian mountains, there is the Geographical Centre of Europe there in the area, near vill…
Re: Hiking in Carpathian Mountain- Western Ukraine

by AndrewSmith 08 June 2011

Near Uzhhorod there's Nevitsky castle, and further North theres hiking around Plai. As Ruth says, there's plenty of spa stuff near Svalya…
Ukraine - from west to east

by rejmondo 26 May 2011

Hi all! Thinking about spending 10 to 12 days travelling Ukraine this August, so it's time for the first, loose itinerary. I'm 30 years…
Lviv Day Fest is coming

by matera 14 April 2011

Lots of attractions are waiting for Lviv citizens and guests on May 7-9. The day of the city will be celebrated with traditional…
RE: 2 days in Ukrain

by yurko_uk 05 January 2011

Hi, You can visit Chernivtsi (university), then Lviv (museums), then to Ivano-Frankivsk (city centre), these are main cities in West…
RE: Maramures - random questions

by awaydays 05 July 2010

There is no problem crossing the boarder at Sighet and on the other side in a day you can get to the very pretty town of Rahiv or enjoy…
RE: Ukraine/Moldova/Romania - border logistics

by ktack 19 June 2010

>Follow up question - does anyone know if the Rakhiv border is open? Are you referring to the Dilove (just south of Rakhiv) to Valea…
RE: Ukraine/Moldova/Romania - border logistics

by vonnegutnut 18 June 2010

Thanks, guys! This information is really helpful. Follow up question - does anyone know if the Rakhiv border is open?
Re: Ivano-Frankivsk city, the gateway to Carpathian Mountains, Ukraine

by yurko_uk 17 June 2010

(Satu Mare -) Halmeu CFR - Djakovo UZ (- Korolevo), this one you can take, but seems only if you take a bus, maybe not on foot. (Sighe…
RE: Ivano-Frankivsk city, the gateway to Carpathian Mountains, Ukraine

by petemism 17 June 2010

thank you so much guys for your most useful advice ,i shall be following it all up soon ( with the help of google translate natch - tho…
Re: Ivano-Frankivsk city, the gateway to Carpathian Mountains, Ukraine

by petemism 15 June 2010

Many thanks Yurko for your helpful posts. I shall be arriving in Lvov and heading south to Sighet, via Rakhiv I think... I've read…
Re: Border crossings Romania-Ukraine

by ktack 01 June 2010

There's a border crossing in Maramures from Sighetu Marmatiei to Solotvyno. The one from Valea Viseului to Dilove\Rakhiv area is not open.…