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I'm from Ukraine and it's interesting to note that people from first-world countries have trouble getting into third-world countries. Because I certainly have r

I'm from Ukraine and it's interesting to note that people from first-world countries have trouble getting into third-world countries. Because I certainly have reverse problem: getting into first-world countries, as I have to go through extensive background/finance check, prove accomodation and travel info etc. to get visa. What's even worse: I would like to visit neighboring country for just a couple of days from time to time, but I can't afford this, because visa fee is almost same as ticket price. And longer trips are limited by vacation days. Anyway, it seems this wall is created on both sides and IMHO, this is sad. We should collaborate, not create barriers between people.

photosinensis 11y ago
I find it distressing that getting to Eastern Europe would be difficult for me. There are many shrines, monasteries, and associated holy sites that I'd love to visit--not out of mere fascination, but out of genuine devotion (I've already checked Mount Athos off the to-do list, but I want to do it again). But being an American makes that harder than it probably should be.
- morgante 11y ago
  Where do you want to go in Eastern Europe? As an American, it's honestly quite easy to get into almost any country.
  - maaku 11y ago
    Try Iran.
    - morgante 11y ago
      That's why I said "almost" any. Though many of my friends have actually been to Iran and had great things to say.
    - jahnu 11y ago
      Iran is easy. The only complication for Americans or British is you need a minder. It's an added expense but pretty straight forward. I totally recommend it. Most people are so friendly it actually starts to become a problem to walk down the street without having to stop every 500 metres to talk to someone who wants to welcome you and ask if you have been to their home town yet, etc, etc. Bring books though. Not much to do at night in Iran ;)
- Symbiote 11y ago
  There's a handy map on Wikipedia. You can visit most of Eastern Europe with a visa when you arrive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_United_States_citizens https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_United_S...
ansgri 11y ago
if Ukraine is like Russia, it's rather easy to get a Schengen multi-visa for a year if you already have a couple of single-entry Schengens in the passport (just don't forget ask for it and collect every possibly required document to please the officials). After that it's only 40 eur a year.

photosinensis 11y ago

I find it distressing that getting to Eastern Europe would be difficult for me. There are many shrines, monasteries, and associated holy sites that I'd love to visit--not out of mere fascination, but out of genuine devotion (I've already checked Mount Athos off the to-do list, but I want to do it again). But being an American makes that harder than it probably should be.

morgante 11y ago
Where do you want to go in Eastern Europe? As an American, it's honestly quite easy to get into almost any country.
- maaku 11y ago
  Try Iran.
  - morgante 11y ago
    That's why I said "almost" any. Though many of my friends have actually been to Iran and had great things to say.
  - jahnu 11y ago
    Iran is easy. The only complication for Americans or British is you need a minder. It's an added expense but pretty straight forward. I totally recommend it. Most people are so friendly it actually starts to become a problem to walk down the street without having to stop every 500 metres to talk to someone who wants to welcome you and ask if you have been to their home town yet, etc, etc. Bring books though. Not much to do at night in Iran ;)
Symbiote 11y ago
There's a handy map on Wikipedia. You can visit most of Eastern Europe with a visa when you arrive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_United_States_citizens https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_United_S...

ansgri 11y ago

if Ukraine is like Russia, it's rather easy to get a Schengen multi-visa for a year if you already have a couple of single-entry Schengens in the passport (just don't forget ask for it and collect every possibly required document to please the officials). After that it's only 40 eur a year.