Olga Valchyshen
Editor
Olga Valchyshen is a Ukrainian-born journalist and editor, based in New York. An alumnus of the University of Missouri-Columbia with an MA in Journalism, Olga worked in Ukraine’s leading news publications: Kyiv Post, Korrespondent, Novynar, and Focus Magazine. For over 15 years, she has been covering politics, economics, and culture. Olga developed a passion for travel when she was the chief editor of the Ukrainian edition of National Geographic Magazine. During her work for rove.me, Olga has specialized in covering the United States and Canada.
Olga loves exploring the Hudson Valley, the Catskills, the Berkshires, Upstate New York, and the New England coastal towns. She dreams of visiting continents where she hasn’t been yet—Oceania and Antarctica. Olga also hopes to show her children different regions of their native Ukraine, especially the Crimean Peninsula, where she spent many summers as a kid.
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Chinese New Year
Take part in the festivities in Portland's Lan Su Garden during the day or enjoy its glowing lanterns at night
Napa Porchfest
A giant block party in downtown Napa with live music and food
Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle
Four days of fun for creators, exhibitors and fans
Chinese New Year
The joyful family-friendly event at the international foods market in Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis
Cherry Blossoms
This grandiose celebration comes to the US capital with the arrival of spring
Bougainvillea Bloom
Rome's streets become even more romantic when houses are covered in vibrant bougainvillea blooms
Hangang Yeouido Spring Flower Festival
Every spring, about 1,700 King Cherry trees blossom on Yeouido Island in a spectacle not to be missed
Napa Valley Marathon
Run through the famous wine country with its stunning vistas, historic wineries, and blooming wildflower fields
Jacaranda Tree Blooming
Don't miss a beautiful spectacle of Jacaranda trees blooming along the Haleakala slopes on Maui
Chinese New Year in Tampa
Lion dances, delicious food, and Chinese art in Tampa Bay
Lunar New Year in Sacramento
Celebrate with cultural performances, delicious food, and joyful traditions
Planet Comicon Kansas City
The largest popular culture convention in the region
Winter Carnival of Magic
Immerse yourself into the world of illusion in the heart of the Smoky Mountains
Las Vegas Water Lantern Festival
The magic of thousands of paper lanterns carrying messages of love and hope
Chinese New Year
Watch the iconic Dragon, Unicorn, and Lion Dancer parades and lots of cultural activities in the heart of Liverpool’s Chinatown
Chinese New Year
Lion dances, festive dinners and parties all over Colorado's capital
