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Travel Spotting: Odessa, Ukraine

Written by Olga

Odessa, Ukraine may or may not be the Jersey Shore of Eastern Europe – and I happen to be from there.

Despite the popular American consensus, Ukraine is not made out of a block of ice. I was born there, so I would know. I was birthed and grew up in Ukraine’s 4th largest city, Odessa, otherwise known as The Pearl of the Black Sea. Odessa is a cosmopolitan seaport city, an Eastern European cultural hub and known for its beautiful beaches, fun-loving residents and its very own and distinct Russian slang and accent. The sun, beach and tan ready-to-party residents make Odessa a huge tourist destination – and according to Wikipedia, the average winter temperature is 34 degrees. So come and party in Ukraine’s funnest city – their economy could use it.

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Olga

Olga is a fast talking East Coast girl who takes no bull or prisoners. When not kicking a$$ and taking names, she can be found being awesome up and down the East Village. In her down time, Olga practices power yoga and drinks hand-crafted cocktails - sometimes at once.