Quote Originally Posted by gRomoZeka View Post
I can post some photos, if it can help you to make a decision. Unless (judging by your last post) you've already decided to visit Odessa?
Yes, I have decided to go there; I always knew about it and was interested in going.
What about Yalta? Has anyone been there, and is it enjoyable?
I have not read up about it, but from what little I know, it's know as a beach holiday destination and for the naval base at Sevastopol. Perhaps there might be a ferry from Odessa to somewhere nice on Yalta.

@Whiteknight - thanks for the offer, I might get in touch when I am closer to Belarus!
@Opal, thanks a lot - will get in touch when I am in Ukraine... ! First, I have to survive Moldova and the Transdniestr Republic, LOL!

PS - more on Trandniestr; check out their official magazine on http://www.pridnestrovie-daily.net/gazeta/default.aspx. The state emblems probably indicate the political orientation of this "country". I have no view on that, but I am trying to find out what the situation with "visa" is. It seems to be down to the individual border guards at the time. Not a re-assuring setup. Frankly I do not wish to be blackmailed by some old time border guard, or subjected to some mini-USSR charade, so if I am not more re-assured that I can cross this "border" without hassle, I might try to circumvent "Transdniestr".