Odes'ka Oblast' Travel Forum

ls it possible to travel from 0dessa by bus or train, to Nis (in Serbia) - any suggestions?

I need to catch a train from Berlin to Odessa on July 9th. Does anyone know its schedule, prices and how to buy tickets online? Thank you in advance for your help.

Who has been to Odessa? What can you tell about this city?

I have been to the Ukraine a few times and want to spend the month of June in Odessa. I have been to Odessa three times but have not found a reasonable place to stay. I would like a home stay or a single room apartment near downtown or the beaches. I am looking for reasonably priced accomodations. I am a single male agaed 58 and easy going and need just the basic creature comforts liek a bed, cable TV, and internet hook up. I would share accomodations with the right person.

l'd like to know if the carnival of body art is being held in 0dessa this year & if so, what date(s)?
...& as l'm an artist myself, is it possible for me to enter the carnival & if so, who do l apply to?
...very grateful for any information!

Hello I am interested in visiting Ukraine (Odessa). I plan to travel alone but have seen reports of violent crimes against foreigners, especially Africans and Asians. I am supposed to meet several people I met online but for saftely reasons I would like to visit with someone who is familiar with the area and people. Please reply or send me an email. I want to visit in March or April.. but I can coordinate visit with you.

Thanks,

Cory
mgrif0917@yahoo.com

We are taking a Viking small ship cruise next Sep starting in Odesa, Ukraine. We plan on arriving a few days early and are looking for a good hotel that is within 1-2 miles of the sea cruise terminal. Any suggestions? How about the Londonskaya Hotel? Thanks.

How often do trains (or buses) run to and from Nikolayev during the summer? Does anyone have an approximate timetable?
Also, does anyone know what the best hotels are in Nikolayev and whether it would be necessary to have reservations?

What is the opinion of the people on this forum with regard to the best month to visit Odessa between May and August?

I will not be traveling with anyone and do not know anyone there, so I would want to meet girls in my spare time. Based on my current knowledge (and observations of St. Petersburg), a large percentage of girls leave Ukraine/Russia in the summer to work in the West. This would lead one to the conclusion that May should be the best month to visit. Is this correct?
On the other hand, the warmth of the summer is more pleasant, more people are outside, and it is possible to go to the beach. Are these advantages sufficient to counter the alleged decrease in people?

--Renaud
New York

I have been to Kiev and a short trip to Odessa. Wanting to travel to other parts of Ukraine. but I have 2 friends who insist on Odessa for a couple of weeks. We like outdoors, walking, good food. not heavy into late night life. Would like to rent small apart. with Kit. for maybe 16-20 days. any suggetion. also is it possible to travel from Atlanta ga with out going through NY (JFK)?

Thanks all I will stay in touch.

I have just returned home from a visit to Odessa and wondered if anyone could tell me why a bridge in Odessa is covered in padlocks. Thanks

HI
I WILL TRAVEL FOR 9 DAYS IN ODESSA.I SAW A FEW FOTOS OF BEACHES IN INTERNET.
IN ARCADIA BEACHES SEEM TO BE JUST GOOD, BUT VERY GOOD SEEM TO BE BEACHES IN
CRIMEA. BEACH KOKTEBEL AND BEACHES IN THEODOSIA SEEM TO BE THE BEST.SO I DECIDE
TO TRAVEL THERE,FOR 2-3 DAYS.WHERE DO YOU THINK IS BEST TO STAY?KOKTEBEL,SUDAK
OR THEODOSIA?I WOULD LIKE A COMFORTABLE HOTEL AND JUST A NORMAL NIGHTLIFE.KOKTEBEL,SUDAK OR THEODOSIA ?
AND IF SOMEONE KNOW BETTER BEACHES,PLEASE TELL ME.
AND SOMETHING LAST.DOES ANYONE KNOW THE COST TO RENT A CAR FOR 2-3 DAYS?
THANKS

HI
DOES ANYONE CAN TELL ME WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL FROM ODESSA TO SIMFEROPOL ?? THE TRAIN OR THE BUS ?? OR THERE IS A FERRY ??
AND PLEASE CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF IT IS EXPENSIVE TO RENT A CAR FOR 2-3 DAYS??
THANKS

What is the best way to get to Vylkovo from Odessa?

Thanks.

which are the best hotels on a trendy beach in odessa?

I was in Odessa in April and had with me about 5 addresses of youth hostels that should be there. When i arrived, ALL of them was or closed or simply disappeared, or eventually turned into a hotel for 50 euros per night. Can someone please tell me where in Odessa i can find a cheap place to spend few nights (because i am searching a flat in the meantime). Thanks a lot for any answers (addresses).

Does anybody have a performance schedule for the Odessa Opera Theater for Sept 2&3 2008? Thanks in advance.

Hi,
I planning on visiting odessa by end of June. Can anyone suggest a Homestay available in Odessa. I will be staying for 15 days.
Thanks

Hey all!! I am a black male who is planning a trip tp the Ukraine. I've heard stories about foreigners being hassled by police. Since I will stick out like a sore thumb, can anyone give me tips on being safe?

Hi.

I will be travelling to Odessa soon to meet a young lady I have been corresponding with for quite a long time. I have bought some jewellery for her as a gift, but one website I have seen states that I must declare the jewellery at customs at the airport and that if I do I am likely to be charged 100% import duty on it even though it is a gift.

Can anybody tell me if this is true or give me some advice from previous experience. I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks,
RiX.

Travelling on the E87 between Odessa and Izmayil, one have to transit Moldovan territory.

Is this painless in regard of car documentation, insurance, etc travelling in a Ukranian rental car?

Hello,
any of you know how to find, russian language courses or language exchange partners (students) in Odessa? i'm planning to stay there for 4-8 weeks, starting from march.
I can read cyrillic and speak a little. And would like to improve it while my staying there.

any help would be appreciated.
thanks
daniel

Hi, we are going to Odessa in May. Do cruise ships dock far from the town and, if so, is there an easy way to reach the town. What should we see whilst there?

Val

Hello, I would want in May June after Odessa-Cherson for 10 days and would want with pleasure with my tent on a favorable camp site. Can you help me there? Many thanks

Hi,

I am thinking of moving out to Odessa for a few months from March. If you live there, or have been there, can you help me to get some idea of what life is like there?

Any info about expat communities / opportunities for meeting English speakers would be great

thanks!

Simon

is there what to do in odessa in march?its no option to go swiming so probably its not so interesting there that time?or i'm wrong?

After few days I'm going to Odessa for a while.Can somebody suggest a nice and cheap place where to stay?Where is the best place to have a quiet drink?I'm coming by bus from Chisinau.Do you know where this busses stop?What is the best way to get from there to the center?How much money will I need for a day?

I want to travel to Odessa.Are there any busses from Chisinau to Odessa?From what I read on this site is not good to go by train.Is it better with the buss?Or will I find any taxi in the bus station?Do you know how much will cost me by bus or by taxi?And how long wil it take?What do you recomend?

I want to visit Odessa in the future.I live in Bucharest.I want to find a way to get there without using the plane or to pass by train in Moldova and Transnistria.
Can anybody help me?
Is there any bus from any city in Romania to Odessa or any ferry on the Black sea?Or even it's not straight,to any other closer town?

is it possible to take a train from berlin straight to odessa are do i have to change in kiev?
thanx