Getting there wasn't too difficult, there is an overnight train from Prague that takes you to the border where you switch trains to go to Lviv or onward. You can also take a train from anywhere in Poland to the border. Buses are a good option too. Prices were very affordable, $250 for an entire month at an AirBnB in the heart of Old Town Lviv. Had Internet, washing machine, stove, etc, nice place. Then went on to Kyiv for a few weeks, absolutely amazing. My new favorite city in Europe. That was $28 a night at Hotel Ukraine. Everything was affordable and they accept credit cards/mobile payments etc everywhere. Got a sim from Kyiv Star Mobile for like $4 USD with 20 gig data and it worked everywhere, even in Germany, Poland and Czech Republic.

There were air raid alerts when I was there and missile/rocket attacks but they do a good job protecting everyone. All in all it was a awesome time, am definitely going back this summer. It's a wonderful and very resilient country with beautiful people, once you visit you understand why they are fighting so hard to preserve it. The war has cost them dearly and it is sobering to see all the memorials dedicated to their dead Heroes.

I am glad to have gone and spend time and money there to support them. Everyone I met was incredibly grateful that I had come as a visitor, it's important to show that they are not alone. It felt like I was part of an incredibly important moment in History in their fight for survival. I encourage everyone to go and support them and their economy in some way.