Today I bought a bottle of kvass from the local supermarket. To the best of my knowledge, I’ve never had the beverage before and I wanted to try a traditional Eastern European drink. Kvass is an alcoholic drink but the amount of alcohol it provides is quite low, typically...
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The Odessa Funicular: Still Going Strong, but a Funicular No More
The Odessa funicular is situated beside the famous Potemkin Stairs and offers non-stair-loving individuals an alternative way to travel between the Primorsky Boulevard and the Port of Odessa. As far the price goes, it’s pretty hard to complain, a trip up or down the hill costs just UAH 3...
The Potemkin Stairs in Odessa Ukraine
The Potemkin Stairs, or Potemkin Steps as it is sometimes called, is a long and impressive stairway in Odessa, Ukraine. It connects Primorsky Boulevard with the Port of Odessa (Ukraine’s largest seaport) and is considered the formal entrance to the city when coming from the seaport. Although the staircase...
Odessa Is Fantastic, but Ukranian Taxi Drivers Can Be a Pain in the Butt
I woke up this morning in Odessa, Ukraine. I’ve been wanting to come here for a long time and my first impression is so good a part of me wishes I hadn’t waited so long. However, I’ve lived in a lot of nice places this year and met some...