Peter Althaus Wild East

Peter Althaus

Favorite countries

Ukraine, Lithuania, Romania

Peter Althaus is co-founder of Wild East and a true Eastern Europe expert. He has traveled to all countries in the region and is an expert on the countries behind the former Iron Curtain. He is a journalist and has worked for dpa and several major regional newspapers. In 2011 he founded the travel blog Rooksack, which in the following years was one of the leading blogs for backpacking and individual discoveries. Since 2016, he has been living in Lviv, Ukraine, where he runs the travel company Lviv Buddy, guiding guests around the city and organizing trips across Ukraine. Since the Corona pandemic brought tourism to Ukraine to a standstill for the time being, he founded Wild East with Markus Bingel and has since been writing about his other favorite countries as well.

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All articles of Peter Althaus published at Wild East

Transcarpathia is one of the best destinations in Ukraine. Here you can find culture and picturesque landscapes with many things to see in Transcarpathia.
In our new article we want to introduce you the catacombs of Odesa. Come with us to the Odesa Catacombs and experience exciting adventures.
South Ukraine is the warmest part of the country. There are many things to see in South Ukraine. Quite a few are even further away from the Black Sea coast.
The West is the heart of Ukraine. In addition to many Western Ukraine things to see, some of the country’s best attractions can be found here.
Christmas in Ukraine is a very special holiday, full of traditions and customs. But how exactly do Ukrainians celebrate Christmas and what are the most beautiful Ukrainian Christmas Traditions?
Trains are the most popular transportation in Ukraine. Here are all important infos about routes, prices, night trains and everything else you need to know.
Kyiv is one of the most exciting cities in Europe with countless things to do. We have created a top 10 best Kyiv sights and show you also the hidden secrets.
Buses in Ukraine are one of the most important means of transportation. We explain how to find the best connections and how to buy cheap tickets.
Ukraine is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Our Ukraine tips will help you better prepare your Ukraine trip and tell you a couple secrets.

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