Odessa News

Odessa News.

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  Dressed to Frill

  By David Jenison | Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:21 PM ET

  it even made me wish they had cowboy outfits and a Wild West saloon set! I could be the new Urban Cowboy!Images and makeup by Shanno Read More

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  The World Famous Stairway to the Sea

  By David Jenison | Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:00 PM ET

  sight to behold -- they're apparently ranked sixth on the Top 10 list of Europe's most beautiful stairways -- but they also offer gorgeous views of Odessa's famous harbor. And if nothing else, you can make like Mr. Balboa and give those stairs a run. Images by Taivo55 and Dezidor courtesy o Read More

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  Adventures on the High (Black) Seas

  By David Jenison | Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:00 AM ET

  a round-trip cruise that headed back the following evening. While they unfortunately stopped a Yalta-Odessa line, but they a cruise that leaves near Odessa for a 42-hour trip to the Georgian beach town of Batumi. These boats even have room to take your vehicle, though I imagine at a much highe Read More

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  Gettin' Down with the Underground

  By David Jenison | Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:00 AM ET

  though the tourist books often recommend UkraineFare.com, which charges about $45 per booking.Images by Mortsan and Storyshark courtesy o Read More

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  Eastern Garden Party

  By David Jenison | Fri Oct 9, 2009 2:49 PM ET

  local beer only runs about 60 cents in U.S. currency.The City Garden is hugely popular and has remained so for many decades. In fact, last month was Odessa's 215th anniversary, and guess where they celebrated it? That's right, in the garden. It truly is the best place to unwind, and at the ver Read More

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  Doing Deribasivs'ka

  By David Jenison | Fri Oct 9, 2009 8:00 AM ET

  street before tens of thousands of on-lookers dressed in goofy costumes. And you thought Ukrainians had no sense of humor!There is one thing Odessa residents don't find funny, though. While the street was in the process of receiving a UNESCO World Heritage listing, a developer broke groun Read More

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  Mama Said Lock Me Up

  By David Jenison | Thu Oct 8, 2009 2:00 PM ET

  the so-called mother-in-law bridge has taken on an equally ironic legend. Last week, Tonic wrote about love padlock bridges, and this happens to be Odessa's version of the romance phenomenon. As the story goes, local newlyweds need to attach a padlock to this bridge and throw away the key i Read More

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  200 Years of Odessa Opera

  By David Jenison | Thu Oct 8, 2009 8:00 AM ET

  ballet.The "Dave in a tutu" jokes only lasted for a few more days (that's the best you got?), but it was worth the ribbing just to try and check out Odessa's famed Opera and Ballet Theatre. This grand structure turned 200 this year, which attests to its history as one of the premiere stages i Read More

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  The Beach Week Champ!

  By David Jenison | Sat Oct 3, 2009 8:00 AM ET

  is also incredibly diverse.Should you be inspired to visit the Black Sea's northern coastline, consider bypassing the better-known Yalta and Odessa beaches for something in eastern Crimea like Koktebel and Novy Svet. Hell, the two top beaches are only a short bus ride away, so maybe hi Read More

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  Beach Week: Alushta

  By David Jenison | Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:15 PM ET

  but the waves were calm enough that one could easily get in and out of the water. Alushta also lacks the cruise ship traffic of Yalta and Odessa, so the waters seem much cleaner.Alongside the shoreline, Alushta features every imaginable type of vendor offering everything from fruits an Read More

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