Hi there,
From my bicycle trip in 2005, I know the Western part and the South and East coast.
Amazing place, full of history, melting pot of cultures.
Nature is very similar to the South of France.
THE place for poets and painters.
I find it absolutely worth a visit!

Only "problem" is language, English doesn't help much.

How would you go there? Backpacking? Organized tour?

Wanna contact me directly?
See you, Gudrun
Gudrun, Mar 11, 2007 @ 20:33

I was in Crimea in the nineties last time. The resort place is Sudak (seems it’s the name of a fish), near Sympheropol. As I could see, there are simple, kind and poor people at the place. You will never be hungry there, that’s for sure.

They cannot speak English. Hey Gudrun, where is your common sense?

Maybe some Ukrainians from GOL could help Zenbrain. Come on guys, he wants to see Crimea.
careful, Mar 14, 2007 @ 18:04

Woops, oh madness invaded me for a moment. I can't believe I said that. I forgot that there are some PowerPoint presentators around here.
careful, Mar 14, 2007 @ 19:24

Hehe, if you start your journey in Kerch (the very east of Ukraine, border to Russia) and need to know how to transport a bicycle from Odessa to Kerch by train and don't speak Russian/Ukrainian at the train station, you have a problem ... you won't be even able to read the timetables. Well, I wasn't.
In any case, take the Ukrainian alphabet with you in order to be able to read the maps (it's easy, most letters correspond to a letter in Latin alphabet).

Otherwise, in the ressorts like Sudak, you probably get along with English?
Impressing Genoese fortress there.
I could spend at least 2 weeks in Crimea without getting bored.
I have an excellent guidebook, but in German. Tell me if you want it.
Gudrun
Gudrun, Mar 19, 2007 @ 00:16

I am still putting the trip together and I will get in touch with you for more information as soon as I have a clear picture of the trip.

Thanks,

Tarcisio
zenbrain, Mar 20, 2007 @ 16:11

i have about the same feedback as others, it's absolutely worth to go there, an absolutely interesting area. but learn at least some russian before!! the alphabet is the minimum! only very few people (outside the big hotels) speak english and it's not easy to backpack there, since it's not well prepared for western tourists yet.

but you'll very probable make great experiences there!!

another advice: be absolutely aware of anyone in uniform! you can get in big troubles...

if you need further information, my friend i went with (speaks russian) can help you a lot and provide you with lots of information.

cheers

matt
matt01, Mar 27, 2007 @ 17:10

Ok guys. The game is over. Give your tips and informations to Zenbrain and let's go to Spain. Honestly!
careful, Mar 28, 2007 @ 23:51

I have a touring guide for Crimea (in English).
natty, Apr 8, 2007 @ 13:25