Few foreign travelers make the trip from Kiev to Vinnytsia, Ukraine, a medium-sized town with a typical Ukrainian vibe and a rather unusual history. Those who do make the journey discover a city without the crowds of “The Big Three” (Kiev, Lviv and Odessa), but with enough tourist attractions to keep a visitor occupied for days.
I visited Vinnytsia in the summer of 2018, as I was traveling between Odessa and Kiev. Rather than take a direct train or bus between Kiev and Odessa, I chose to meander across central Ukraine for five days, stopping in lesser-known towns and cities to have a more authentic Ukrainian experience.