Black Sea: Travels, resources and more
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2011 : Romania, Moldovia, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, The Balkans.
My most ambitious Black Sea expedition yet will start in late May in Romania, then via Moldovia and Ukraine to Crimea, Georgia,to Turkey- from Trabzon( Trebizond) via Konya to Antalya before returning to the Balkans. This is the latest of a series of visits ..
First was a quick trip in 2006 to Bulgaria and Romania.
a second short trip to Bulgaria took me to th Pirin mountains, Rila monastry and back to the ancient Grek settlement of Sozopol..
2008 from Galati in Romania, to the Ukraine via Odessa to the Crimea
In 2010 I didn't see the Black Sea but was almost at the coast in the Danube Delta at Solina in Romania, having come via Rzezow in E Poland, Lvov and Mara Mures, and continuing on to the Iron Gates gorge of the Danube and up to Belgrade.
This lens contains preparations for this summer's trip . .notes and links..
A companion lens is Travel Diaries
This lens will grow to describe this and previous trips and to provide links to relevant practical and cultural resources ..
My actual travel blog for this trip will be at Ice Factory. .the actual link will be here shortly.
Eager to get quickly to Georgia I'm looking into the possibility of a ferry from Varna, or perhaps Odessa, rather than Kerch as originally planned. Varna/ Odessa departures to Georgia are fine but I've found today that Kerch-> Poti is only for freight, so the Crimea section of my trip will be ditched this time, though I'll continue to develop the Ukraine section of this lens.
First was a quick trip in 2006 to Bulgaria and Romania.
a second short trip to Bulgaria took me to th Pirin mountains, Rila monastry and back to the ancient Grek settlement of Sozopol..
2008 from Galati in Romania, to the Ukraine via Odessa to the Crimea
In 2010 I didn't see the Black Sea but was almost at the coast in the Danube Delta at Solina in Romania, having come via Rzezow in E Poland, Lvov and Mara Mures, and continuing on to the Iron Gates gorge of the Danube and up to Belgrade.
This lens contains preparations for this summer's trip . .notes and links..
A companion lens is Travel Diaries
This lens will grow to describe this and previous trips and to provide links to relevant practical and cultural resources ..
My actual travel blog for this trip will be at Ice Factory. .the actual link will be here shortly.
Eager to get quickly to Georgia I'm looking into the possibility of a ferry from Varna, or perhaps Odessa, rather than Kerch as originally planned. Varna/ Odessa departures to Georgia are fine but I've found today that Kerch-> Poti is only for freight, so the Crimea section of my trip will be ditched this time, though I'll continue to develop the Ukraine section of this lens.
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The Black Sea: histories, myths, legends
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Perhaps the Black Sea basin was the site of Atlantis, submerged when the Mediterranean poured through the Bosphorus. .
Georgia has been identified with Colchis where Jason and the Argonauts journeyed in search of the Golden Fleece, and where Medea dismembered her children.
I've discovered that in the mountain region of Svaneti the technique of using a sheep fleece to pan for gold is still extant . .
Georgia has been identified with Colchis where Jason and the Argonauts journeyed in search of the Golden Fleece, and where Medea dismembered her children.
I've discovered that in the mountain region of Svaneti the technique of using a sheep fleece to pan for gold is still extant . .
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Black Sea Countries- resources
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Romania
2011
T. Mures. I shall arrive here from London with WizzAir. The flight with transfers cost only £40 pounds.
I passed through what looked a pleasant unspoilt little town en route to Cluj Napoca on my first visit to Romania. The name means market on the Mures river.
Sibiu http://www.romaniatourism.com/sibiu.html
One of the Siebenburgen( 7 towns of Saxon Transylvania
Fagaras- the highest range in Romania with many peaks over 2000m, the range is traversed by the grandiose Trans-Fagaras Highway. I'm looking into hiking possibilities
Galati- the easternmost city of the EU, gateway to the Danube delta. Sulina is the last settlement right by the Black Sea, A popular local resort, with riverside promenade, bars and restaurants. Daytrips by boat into the delta, lazing on the beach, which features nighttime discos. The town is reached by boat from Tulcea- try to get the faster one, though either is a lovely trip.
I passed through what looked a pleasant unspoilt little town en route to Cluj Napoca on my first visit to Romania. The name means market on the Mures river.
Sibiu http://www.romaniatourism.com/sibiu.html
One of the Siebenburgen( 7 towns of Saxon Transylvania
Fagaras- the highest range in Romania with many peaks over 2000m, the range is traversed by the grandiose Trans-Fagaras Highway. I'm looking into hiking possibilities
Galati- the easternmost city of the EU, gateway to the Danube delta. Sulina is the last settlement right by the Black Sea, A popular local resort, with riverside promenade, bars and restaurants. Daytrips by boat into the delta, lazing on the beach, which features nighttime discos. The town is reached by boat from Tulcea- try to get the faster one, though either is a lovely trip.
Romania
Moldovia
2011
On my first trip to the Crimea, I entered Moldovia to Cahul where helpful locals, the first of many, changed a bit of money and showed me the minibus to Chisinau, where I stayed overnight in the giant hotel Cosmos, which I shall avoid in future, a it was a throwback to an earlier( Soviet) era. Got a good picnic in the central market, before continuing to Odessa on a local bus the next day. It was the first year in which EU nationals were allowed visa-free entry so the rural fontier control was perplexed and had to call Kiev. Back on the bus all were most forbearing.
Monastery stays- Moldovia is dotted with monasteries, many ancient and in beautiful country, where they offer the best or only accomodation.
Monastery stays- Moldovia is dotted with monasteries, many ancient and in beautiful country, where they offer the best or only accomodation.
Moldovia
Ukraine
2011
Odessa,
simferopol,
Gardens
allyushta
novy svet
feodosia
the largest dance floor in europe- i'm on the guest list !
kerch
http://www.ukrferry.com/eng/ - based in Odessa - ferry to Georgia. .
http://ukrferry.com/rus/shipping/schedule-ports.php
http://www.ukrainebiz.com/toc.htm - - a lead for IceFactory/ Delimon devpts ?
simferopol,
Gardens
allyushta
novy svet
feodosia
the largest dance floor in europe- i'm on the guest list !
kerch
http://www.ukrferry.com/eng/ - based in Odessa - ferry to Georgia. .
http://ukrferry.com/rus/shipping/schedule-ports.php
http://www.ukrainebiz.com/toc.htm - - a lead for IceFactory/ Delimon devpts ?
Ukraine
Georgia
2011
Poti
borjomi nationaal park, mineral water spa, lesser Caucasus mountain trails.
Tbilisi
Pankisi Valley Sufn centre http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/656157/Georgia/Pankisi-Valley
Kazbeg
Kuatais to Mestia, Saneti
Festival July 28
borjomi nationaal park, mineral water spa, lesser Caucasus mountain trails.
Tbilisi
Pankisi Valley Sufn centre http://www.tripwolf.com/en/guide/show/656157/Georgia/Pankisi-Valley
Kazbeg
Kuatais to Mestia, Saneti
Festival July 28
Georgia
Armenia
2011
very llittle known or planned as yet. .
mountain moasteries, ancient frescoes. .
mountain moasteries, ancient frescoes. .
Armenia
Turkey
2011
trabzon
erzurum
erzincan
Sivas
konya
Antalya
dardanelles
Edirne
erzurum
erzincan
Sivas
konya
Antalya
dardanelles
Edirne
Turkey
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Romania: blogosphere
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- LONDON 2012: Octavian Belu back in charge, and Romanians are a force again ...
- BRUSSELS ? Somehow in the hands of Romanian coach Octavian Belu, the past can make a comeback ? even in gymnastics. And two months ahead of the London Olympics, he already has European Championship gold to show for it. In his broad hands and upon his ...
- Federer earns record 234th Grand Slam match win
- By Michel Spingler, AP Roger Federer of Switzerland keeps piling up records, the latest coming with his 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (6-8) 6-3 victory against Adrian Ungur of Romania on Wednesday at the French Open. It was Federer's 234th Grand Slam match win.
- Romania to Double 2012 Wind-Power Capacity on Incentives
- By Irina Savu on May 29, 2012 Romania will probably double its wind-power capacity this year, as investors tap European Union- approved incentives for investment in renewable industry, said Ion Lungu, head of CEZ AS (CEZ)'s Romanian trading unit.
Moldovia: blogosphere
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- Local Wrestlers Miss Out On Olympic Places
- Ingo Hokwana lost to Victor Ciobanu of Moldovia in the Greco Roman Under 55kg category and eventually finished 14th overall in the category. Jason Afrikaner finished 24th overall in the Greco Roman 60kg category after losing to Dariusz Kwit of Poland, ...
- Klart for å stemme i årets eurovisionfinale
- Baku (NTB): Moldovia var siste land ut i lørdagens Melodi Grand Prix-finale. Nå skal seerne stemme fram sin favoritt. Det var Moldovias Pasha Parfeny med «Lautar» som var sistemann ut i lørdagens finale i Eurovision Song Contest.
- Guerreros al ruedo
- El anuncio de la convocatoria para el amistoso que Venezuela sostendrá contra Moldovia, y la designación de Rafael Dudamel como técnico del elenco nacional sub 17 de fútbol, fueron los anuncios más importantes realizados ayer por el timonel del elenco ...
Ukraine: blogosphere
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- Euro 2012 hosts Ukraine and Poland hit back at racism accusations
- (CNN) -- Euro 2012 hosts Ukraine and Poland have told CNN World Sport a documentary accusing football fans from both nations of racism was "unbalanced and biased." An investigation by UK television channel the BBC featured right-wing supporters from ...
- Ukraine-born athlete representing Britain in wrestling at Olympics receives ...
- LONDON ? The Ukraine-born athlete who is set to be Britain's only representative in the wrestling tournament at the London Olympics has received her British passport, confirming her eligibility for the games. Olga Butkevych was in a group of eastern ...
- Meet the Ukraine police Amnesty is battling to control
- However, as Ukraine gears up to co-host Euro 2012, there are increasing fears that the very people employed to ensure safety could prove to be the biggest threat to football fans arriving to cheer on their teams. Human rights organization Amnesty ...
Armenia: blogosphere
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- Armenians Should Form a United Front Before Any Negotiations With Turkey
- BY HARUT SASSOUNIAN My latest column on Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu's efforts to initiate a dialog with the Diaspora generated numerous reactions from both Armenians and Turks. Turkish newspapers, TV stations, and websites gave extensive ...
- The New Armenian Cargo Airline Veteran Avia Chooses ADSoftware
- ADSoftware is proud to announce that Veteran Avia, the newly formed Armenian airline has selected ADSoftware's aviation dedicated software AIRPACK to manage its cargo fleet which operates worldwide. Paris, France, May 30, 2012 --(PR.com)-- To assist ...
- Armenians are Tolerant!
- BY APRAHAM (APO) NIZIBLIAN As an Agoump rat, I grew up in a very Armenian and traditional household and community here in Montréal, attending Sourp Hagop day school, participating in the AYF as a local and Central committee executive and later joining ...
Turkey: blogosphere
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- Turkey expels diplomats as Syria denounces protest
- ANKARA, Turkey (AP) ? Turkey and Japan expelled Syrian diplomats on Wednesday, joining the US and several other nations in protesting a weekend massacre of more than 100 people in Syria, including women and children. Syrian Arab News Agency via AP UN ...
- Premier of Turkey Seeks Limits on Abortions
- Since 1983, abortion has been legal in Turkey for up to 10 weeks after conception, with emergency abortions allowed for medical reasons after that. Mr. Erdogan proposed outlawing all abortions that are not medically necessary, and limiting medically ...
- EBRD Opens New Turkey Office, To Invest EUR1 Billion Annually
- ISTANBUL (Dow Jones)--The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said Wednesday it will open a new resident office in Ankara to boost its footprint in Turkey's fast-growing economy. The development bank, which has invested some EUR1.8 billion ...
Black Sea Blogosphere
The modules below use Google blog search and soon Twitter to provide some extra resources. If you spot something interesting please let me know . .
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