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Olena Basarab

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Olena studied journalism at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, and it was during that time that she realized exploring the world and her country, Ukraine, is a part of the profession she truly enjoys.

Over the course of her career, Olena gained experience at the media startup Barva, a marketing agency, and the news site Espresso. After joining Rove.me, she continued to delve into fascinating places and events, helping readers plan their dream trips.

You won't find Olena on the tops of mountains, at the bottom of the ocean, or among marathon participants, but she adores slow walks in new cities. She enjoys exploring a city's culture at markets and festivals, museums, parks, and cafes, where she always makes sure to rate the local cappuccino.

Despite the fact that cities with a fast pace of life do not impress Olena, her dream is to visit New York and climb the Empire State Building. However, before that, she will have to overcome her fear of long flights and heights.

Latest reasons

Hanami Season

February–April Activity

Enjoy the colorful sights of spring blossoms

Orange Blossom

April–May Nature

See picturesque Algrave region when it's covered in orange blossom

Wisteria

April–May Nature

Beautiful purple and violet flowers adorn the streets and landscapes of Naples and Amalfi coast

Mexican Gold Poppies

late January–early April | best March Nature

The sea of gold covers Franklin Mountains every spring

Bluebonnets Season

March–April Nature

Blue is the color of spring in Dallas

Spring Blooms

late March–May Nature

Cincinnati boasts numerous spots for enjoying the beauty of spring

Lupine Bloom

April–May Nature

The main attraction of vast subalpine meadows and mountain slopes

Chino Hills State Park Wildflowers

March–May (best in late March) Nature

Photographers spend days here trying to capture all of that fragrant tenderness with their cameras

Hallerbos

mid-April Nature

Every spring, millions of bluebells bloom in the Blue Forest

Flowering in Hitachi Seaside Park

April–May | September–October Nature

Discover the ravishing beauty of the blooming meadows

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

March–early May Nature

Be ready to immerse yourself in colours: purple, pink, white and yellow!

Wildflowers Bloom

March–August Nature

With the arrival of spring, valleys and mountain slopes get covered by wildflowers

Canola Fields in Luoping

February–March Nature

It's a sin to miss such a giant golden carpet laid out in front of you!

Bougainvillea Bloom

May–July | December Nature

Luxurious vines abundant with flowers are truly a fabulous decoration for Los Angeles

Azalea Bloom in Tyler

mid-March–mid-April Nature

Bright colors and the sweet aroma of spring welcome everyone to the beautiful East Texas city of Tyler

Devil’s Golf Course

October–April Nature

The hottest place on Earth features lots of unique spots and this is one of the most bizarre places to visit

Devils Postpile National Monument

mid-June–October Nature

These unique symmetrical columns created by the forces of nature attract people from all over the world

Yelang Valley

all year round Activity

Gaze into the forever open eyes of these giant rocky creatures!

Golden Circle

June–August (better weather) | September–May (low season) Nature

Follow the legendary trail in the southwest of Iceland and you will see massive waterfalls, shooting geysers, and separating tectonic plates

Anemone in Blossom

January–April Nature

Enjoy the fragrance of thousands of anemone flowers in the most picturesque areas of the country