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Ochakiv

Ochakiv (Ukrainian: Очаків, also transliterated Ochakov from Russian: Очаков) is a city in Southern Ukraine.

Get in
Ochakiv can be reached by bus from either Odesa or Mykolaiv

Get around
Local buses run along the coast to remote hotels and sanatoriums.

See
Ochakiv is a typical summer resort place where tourists (mostly from Ukraine and Russia) go on vacation. There is a lot of sun, fresh vegetables and fresh water of the Dnieper pouring into salty water of the Black Sea.

The old Russian border fence along the coast is cool to see, no passport needed to cross onto the beach anymore.

Ochakiv Military History Museum of O.V. Suvorov

Olbia, an archaeological reservation, near the village of Parutino.

Do
Cross the Dnieper estuary by daily boat from the port of Ochakiv to Kinburn peninsula to see National Park "White Bank of Svyatoslav" and the "Volzhyn forest".

Beach, Beach, Beach - they are plentiful and wonderful.

Eat
Restaurants are hard to find, as the inner city is pretty much dead. Grocery stores are around though. Bring your own food or be prepared to eat at an "OK" beach bar-type place.

Drink
Ukrainian beer is very cheap at the beach-bars. There is not much nightlife (one club?) so hang out at the beach at night or go to bed so you can spend the next day at the beach.

Sleep
Renting a house is pretty much the only way to go. Look for people with signs at the auto station ("autovakzal"). Rent is very inexpensive for American visitors... provided that you speak Russian. Prices will surely go up if they think you are a foreigner.

Hotel "Fort Gelios" price list (in грн)

Go next
Catch a cab or a van to the auto station ("Autovakzal"). You can catch a ride to anywhere in the region for a few dollars.

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Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios is on the northeastern shore of Jamaica. Commonly referred to as Ochi it is a popular destination for cruise ships and tourists alike. It features a bulk of resorts and tourist attractions. There are many conveniences, such as supermarkets and restaurants.

By plane
A local airport provides charter plane access from the larger airports in Montego Bay and Kingston (Jamaica). Montego Bay is home to the biggest airport in Jamaica and this is where most of the visitors will enter island. There are many companies that offers private transfers to Ocho Rios from the Montego Bay. The two resort towns are 67 miles apart which is done in about 90 minutes' drive.

By helicopter
Montego Bay Helicopters can be hired to transport from Kingston, Negril, etc. to get into Ocho Rios. The Bell 206 Jet Ranger can take 4 passengers. In some cases you may need additional short distance ground taxi if your resort does not provide a landing area e.g helipad, golf course.

By boat
Many cruise ships visit the town year round, and are served by two piers. The large "main pier" (nearest downtown) has some facilities and many vendors just outside the secure area. The "James Bond" pier farther West is very industrial, with almost no services except for tour operators; it requires a substantial walk to downtown, but the sidewalk is lined with taxis.

By route taxi
Direct route taxis are available from St. Ann's Bay and Port Maria (~J$150).

To get to Ochi from Kingston, Port Antonio or cities in eastern Jamaica, take a route taxi to Port Maria and take a route taxi from there to Ochi. Avoid saying you're going to Ochi, otherwise route taxis going to other destinations will try to grab you and you will require another route taxi to get over to Port Maria.

Get around
Route taxis are everywhere. To give you an idea of the local cost 120 JMD$ is the cost of a shared route taxis between Ocho Rios and Oracabessa! ( $1 USD is equal to $86 JMD

Chartered taxis from Ocho Rios to Kingston can cost as little as 500 JA$! You share with lots of other people!

Taxis called by hotels are safe but expensive. Have the hotel call a taxi for you; they know the island better and you will not be put in an unmarked taxi. Minibuses go around the island from transportation centres.

See

 * Shaw Park Botanical Gardens
 * Coyaba River Garden and Museum
 * James Bond beach, in nearby Oracabessa, which is in the vicinity of GoldenEye; what was the home of James Bond's creator, Ian Fleming.

Do
There are many different adventurous activities from rafting to zip-lining.

Buy

 * United Supermarket, downtown, offers virtually all basic grocery items needed for self-catering.
 * Crafts, Ocho Rios has 7 craft markets namely: Ocho Rios craft market (across from Sonis Plaza), Coconut Grove, Dunn's River Falls, Fern Gully, Swansea, Pineapple Place, and Olde Market.
 * Crafts, Ocho Rios has 7 craft markets namely: Ocho Rios craft market (across from Sonis Plaza), Coconut Grove, Dunn's River Falls, Fern Gully, Swansea, Pineapple Place, and Olde Market.

Eat

 * Steamed fish at the Fishermen's Beach in Ocho Rios.
 * Passage to India. Great Indian food.
 * Jerk Chicken Smoked spicy meat done on spice wood fire

Drink

 * John Crows. Modern Bar and Food at very reasonable prices with excellent service.
 * Margaritaville. Beach, themed bar and waterslide. Drinks are expensive when compared to other local bars. Beach party and club nights a regular event.
 * Hard Rock Café.
 * Ocean's Eleven. Beachfront bar with special event nights (Thursday is Latin night!).

Go next

 * Wata Land - In St. Mary Parish, Jamaica, which is 15 minutes drive from Ocho Rios. Wata Land offers many adventurous activities like, water sliding from 15ft in the air into the deep pool of water. Wata Land also offers mystic climbing and horseback riding
 * Dunn's River Falls- In St. Ann Parish, not far from Ocho Rios. You can climb the fall or the rocks, swim in the river to the beach waters.

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Ockelbo

Ockelbo is a small town in Gästrikland.

Understand
With only 6,000 inhabitants Ockelbo is the smallest municipality in Gästrikland, this is rural Sweden with lots of forest and small farms. Outlying villages in the municipality includes Lingbo, Jädraås and Åmot. Many here commute to work in the larger city of Gävle, just 30 minutes to the south but a spirit of entrepreneurship rests above the town and there are several small innovative companies. The most famous citizen is Prince Daniel, consort of Crown Princess Victoria.

Get in
Commuter trains runs from Gävle about once an hour during the day, from the other direction trains arrive from Ljusdal via Bollnäs.

To get here by car, take the highway E4 north and turn off to road 303. Another option is to take road 272 from Sandviken. Speed limits along the smaller roads is 70 km/h for most of the time, however the routes are quite scenic.

Get around
Ockelbo is very small, so seeing the town by foot is a good option. To get around the municipality just hop on one of the free Kuxabuses, the timetables are not perfect but they will take you to almost all the small outlying communities.

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Ocna Sibiului

Ocna Sibiului is a town in Sibiu County, located in the Romanian region of Transylvania.

Understand
There are two sides of travel to Ocna Sibiului. There is the vacation at the luxury hotel and resort, Complex Balnear, and there is the day at the salt lakes. No matter how long you plan to stay in Ocna Sibiului you can enjoy the rejuvenating effects of Romania’s salt lakes while relaxing in the sun.

The lakes are a product of abandoned salt mines that were abandoned as far back as the 1700s. The lakes developed during the 1700s and became known to the public in the early 1800s. The resort was opened at Ocna Sibiului in 1858. There are three salt lakes: Horia, Closca and Crisan. One of the more popular lakes known as “the bottomless lake” has been designated a natural monument. It’s given that name for the opacity of the waters, which give the lake the illusion of being bottomless. The opacity of the water also creates a great heliothermic effect, meaning that the water traps the sun’s heat leaving the water a comfortably warm temperature. When you are submerged in the lake you can’t even see your hand under the waters.

Get in
Ocna Sibiului is 15 km from Sibiu and can be reached

 * By bus (Transmixt) or by train from Sibiu (Copşa Mică- station stop: Baile Ocna Sibiului.)
 * By car via DN 1 or DN 7 - It will take you approximately 25 minutes
 * By taxi - You can get there for about 50 RON in each direction

Do

 * Of course, many visitors come to Ocna Sibiului to enjoy the salt lakes. The lakes are believed to have natural healing properties. Many people come to the salt lakes as a way to treat arthritis. There are also stands along the lakes where you can buy a cup of therapeutic mud called “namol,” which is said to have many curative effects. The resort also offers a wide range of treatments such as hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, and thermotherapy.
 * Mud packing, aerosols treatments and salt water baths in the lakes have been used here successfully in the treatment of rheumatic, dermatological, endocrine and gynecological afflictions, as well as asthma.
 * It’s recommended to arrive early, before all the reclining chairs are in use. If you arrive around 11:00, you take the risk that none will be available.
 * If you rub yourself with mud, you’ll have to shower at the locker rooms before going into the regular lakes (Or you’ll be scolded). It’s recommended to come with a bathing suit already on.

Eat & Drink

 * There are many food and dessert stalls, such as crepe and ice-cream and areas with prepared food.
 * There is a drinks bar you can get a fresh squeezed juice, beer, warm dishes, soup, crepes. Reasonably priced.

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Ocoee

Ocoee is in the United States in the state of Tennessee. Ocoee's claim to fame is the fact that they were a venue for the 1996 Olympics hosted by Atlanta, GA.

Do

 * Go white water rafting! This is the biggest activity in town. Outfitting companies, in alphabetical order:

Sleep

 * Lost Creek Cabins, 328 Lost Creek Rd, Reliance, +1 423 781-1140.

Go next
Visit nearby Chattanooga, TN or sleep closer to the interstate in Cleveland, TN.

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Oconee National Forest

Oconee National Forest is a preserve which includes the large man-made Lake Oconee, located between Atlanta and Augusta in Georgia.

History
Lake Oconee was formed in 1979 with the completion of Wallace Dam, impounding the waters of the Oconee and Appalachee Rivers. The lake is owned and managed by the Georgia Power company for the purpose of generating hydroelecric power.

The lake used to be rural in nature, a destination for fisherman and nature-lovers, but has become much more important as a rapidly growing community of luxury home neighborhoods. Lake Oconee is home to some of the most prestigious gated neighborhoods in the southeastern United States.

Water
The water level of Lake Oconee stays relatively stable, varying only 18-24 inches each day as water is drawn to generate power during peak demand periods. The lake is not used for flood, drought, or water supply control.

Climate
Lake Oconee has very warm summers, with highs between 80 and, and very mild winters, with temperatures dropping below only during December, January, and February, and rarely during daylight hours.

By Car
Lake Oconee is a short drive from most of Georgia's major urban areas.

From Atlanta:  Approximately 90 minutes.  Take Interstate Highway 20 (east) to exit 130 (U.S. Highway 44). Follow U.S. Highway 44 (south) for about.

From Athens:  Approximately 80 minutes.  Take U.S. Highway 441 (south) to Interstate Highway 20 (east). Take exit 130 (U.S. Highway 44). Follow U.S. Highway 44 (south) for about 8 miles.

From Augusta:  Approximately 90 minutes.  Take Interstate Highway 20 (west) to exit 130 (U.S. Highway 44). Follow U.S. Highway 44 (south) for about 9 miles.

Fishing
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requires all individuals age 16 and over to have a current Georgia fishing license in their possession while fishing in fresh or salt water in Georgia, with certain exceptions for landowners and protected groups. Licenses range in cost from $5 to $24, depending on resident status and duration.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources: +1 770-414-3333

Golf
Lake Oconee is home to some of the most picturesque residential golf courses in the southeastern United States. All courses are located in gated residential neighborhoods and border at least a small portion of Lake Oconee's shoreline. Most are members-only, but two courses remain open to the public:

 * Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee
 * The Harbor Club at Lake Oconee

Fishing
Lake Oconee is one of Georgia's most popular fishing destinations. There is a tremendous quantity of fish in the lake. According to a Georgia Department of Natural Resources sample, there is a standing crop estimated at 355 pounds of fish per acre (410 kg/ha). That is 250% more than any other lake in the Southeast. Because the lake is a young impoundment, it is still peaking in number of fish per acre. It is considered by fishermen to be the “hottest” and most fertile lake in the state.

Popular game fish on the lake include large mouth, striped, and hybrid bass, black crappie, bream, and channel catfish. Lake Oconee is the only lake in the state where the Department of Natural Resources protects the brood fish of the largemouth bass, restricting harvesting of the species in the 10” to 14” slot. Large mouth bass are the most often sought-after Lake Oconee species, but crappie and other species of bass have a strong following.

When the lake was formed, Georgia Power left of standing or topped timber to provide areas for fish to collect. There are 50 timber areas, averaging each. They are topped at and marked by buoys.

Lake Oconee’s pumped storage operation positively affects fishing conditions. When the dam is generating electricity, strong currents are created, and fish collect near the river channels. The stable water level protects hundreds of coves where fish spawn.

Lodging
Cuscowilla Golf Resort on Lake Oconee has beautiful Golf Cottages, Lake Villas, and Luxurious Lodge Villas available for overnight rental. Most have gorgeous views of either Lake Oconee or the award winning golf course. Cuscowilla is just over an hour east of Atlanta on Lake Oconee. Well worth the trip and is a great get a way for a golf outing or meeting.

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Ocosingo

Ocosingo is a city of 48,000 people (2020) in Chiapas. Ocosingo is also known as the "Gateway to the Lacandon Jungle", and has several archaeological sites.

Understand
The city of Ocosingo, an important scene of recent history, is surrounded by a cattle region with forests and river landscapes such as those on the shore of Alto Jataté. It preserves the colonial era in its historic center, Los Portales and the church of San Jacinto de Polonia

Get in

 * Colectivo from San Cristobal de las Casas - 2-hour journey, M$120
 * Colectivo from Comitan via Altamirano - 2-hour journey, US$4
 * Colectivo from Palenque

Get around
There are urban colectivos, but the city is small enough that it is best to walk.

See

 * Ocosingo is mainly a jumping off point for Laguna Miramar or Toniná
 * In the center of the city you can visit the church of San Jacinto De Polonia, with neoclassical baroque architecture, built in 1569.
 * The Pila de Agua made in 1890
 * There are around 70 archaeological zones in the municipality, among which Yaxchilán, Bonampak and Toniná stand out. Others include Landeros, Anaité, Plan De Ayala, El Planchón, Agua Escondida, Tzendales, and Lacanjá.

Do
The municipality has exuberant jungle rich in flora and fauna and aquifers, the beautiful lakes Miramar Ocotal and Najá. At 19.6 km is the Santa Clara waterfall or also known as Las Golondrinas of 35 min. The journey by car is one of the hidden places in the municipality of Ocosingo. Although lately, it has become a very unsafe place for women and tourists.

The Fiesta de La Candelaria, celebrated on February 2, is the most deeply rooted festival. It coincides with the purchase and sale of coffee and therefore there is more money to buy the family's requirements. There is a fairground with mechanical games.
 * The August Fair in honor of Saint Hyacinth of Poland, patron saint of the city, held on August 17. It takes place in one of the rainiest months of the year and when there are no extra economic resources, so they are festivals of smaller size and brilliance.

Buy
There are Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) in Ocosingo. Before heading into Laguna Miramar you should pull out any needed cash here.

 * Mercado Etnia Tzeltal A Campesino Market where countryside woman sell their products. Worth to see even if you don't want to buy anything. Has a flair of village life. Between 2a Av. Sur Ote and 3a Av. Sur Ote four blocks east (downhill) from the plaza.

Eat
Ocosingo is famous for the production of cheeses (Queso de Bola de Ocosingo and Queso Chiapas), possessing genuine styles that place them in the category of highly aged artisan cheeses and others considered fresh.

In the municipality, dishes made of venison, wild boar, fish, beef, lamb, tepezcuintle, a great variety of creams and cheeses are used; fruit sweets from the region such as yucca, papaya, sweet potato, and pumpkin; pozol and chicha drinks. Cradle of the Chiapaneco Tamale.

Sleep
There are a number of decent hotels off of the main plaza that are priced under US$30.

 * Hotel La Casona, south side of the plaza, double rooms M$300, also rented as single rooms M$250 if not too crowded. Clean big rooms with private bathroom an TV. Free WiFi and drinking water.

Go next

 * Palenque
 * Chiapa de Corzo
 * Toniná
 * Laguna Miramar
 * San Cristobal de las Casas
 * Comitan

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Ocotal

Ocotal is in Nicaragua. It is a smallish town near a lesser used northern border crossing. It has a real frontier feel. Not much for most travelers here other than a transit point. It is spread out over a few kilometers. There is more shopping here than you'd expect due to the border proximity. There is even a well stocked gun store.

Get in
Buses are available from Somoto.

Get around
The town is small enough to walk almost anywhere, but there are taxis if you want one.

See
Other than the dramatic mountain surroundings, there is not much to see in Ocotal.

Do
There is a very nice and cheap second hand clothes store 1,5 blocks south of the police. Old clothes from the 80ths for almost nothing. If you want to climb to the top of the highest point in Nicaragua, travel east on Hwy 29 through San Fernando to reach the hiking destination of Cerro Mogoton.

Buy
Very well stocked grocery/drug store type shops. An even better stocked gun shop. No local handcrafts.

Eat
Many places are open for lunch, most of them local comedors. Hardly anything is open in the evening, with the exception of the upscale La Yunta a couple of blocks south and west of the park, and Kilimanjaro, a vacant place with a limited menu just west of the police station. A good home-style fritanga serves dinner about 300 meters south of the park, and is very cheap. There is another local eatery just between the park and the Pali supermarket, but be ready for smokers, loud music, and rowdy guests. There are several ice cream shops around the town center.

Drink
Bar Kilimandscharo: 1.5 blocks west of the police. Reasonable price and nice vibes.

Sleep
There is clean cheap hotel near the bus dropoff.

The nicest place is the Hotel La Frontera on the high road toward the north end of town, with A/C rooms for US$47 or rooms with fans for US$22. Walls are thin in the latter, so a loud neighbor can make for a sleepless night.

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Ocracoke

Ocracoke Island is one of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The of unspoiled beaches and salty ocean breezes offer great opportunities for solitude, serenity, and peace of mind. The expansive vista of ocean and soundfront marsh provides a closeness to nature highlighted with her variety of beach vegetation and bird life. The proximity to the Gulf Stream, and consequent warm southern waters, make for perfect swimming and excellent fishing (gulf stream, surf, and sound). There are also water sports and a colorful history to explore.

Understand
Rated the #1 beach in America for 2007, the island of Ocracoke abounds in natural pleasures. Ocracoke offers a great medium for quality family time. The slow pace and warm, southern hospitality round out a perfect island vacation; one that insures peace, rest and relaxation.

Get in
The island is only accessible by ferry, boat or private plane. The free Hatteras ferry is a 40-minute ride that runs roughly every 30 minutes in the summer. There are two other ferry routes: Cedar Island, 2 hr 15 min, which runs from the southwest, and the Swan Quarter 2 hr 30 min, which runs from west of Ocracoke. $15 for a passenger car call for reservations +1-800-byferry Ocracoke Ferry information is available online.

Get around
You can best get around Ocracoke' charming village on foot or by bicycle. There are several places in the village to rent a bike or scooter. Parking spots are rare in town, so it's best not to try to drive around town. Just leave your car in one place and walk the rest of the way. There are sidewalks in the village but they are narrow.

Golf carts are a great way for getting around the village (especially given the narrow streets, 20 mph speed limit, and often scarce parking). They may only be used within the village, i.e. no further than Howard's Pub. Getting to the beach will still likely require a car, or a shuttle, if your lodging provides one. It is possible to take your cart to the end of the village and walk to the nearest pedestrian access point (Ramp 70, next to the airstrip), but those with a lot of beach gear or small children will likely want to make alternate arrangements.

Do
Sport fishing and surf fishing. Boating. Beach combing. Sunbathing. Swimming. Read a book. Have a nap in a hammock. Well, in Ocracoke you really don't have to do anything but relax.
 * Watersports are also a popular outdoor recreation. Surfing, kite boarding, kayaking

Drink

 * Sweet tea is always good in the South anywhere you can find it. Sweet tea is iced tea with a lot of sugar. If you ask for iced tea or even just tea, you will probably receive sweet tea. If you want iced tea without sugar, ask for unsweet tea. If you want hot tea, ask for hot tea. If you find sweet tea to be too sweet and unsweet tea is too bland, ask for half-and-half to receive a mix of sweet and unsweet tea.

Stay safe

 * Pay attention to the road rules that apply everywhere. Bike on the right, walk on the left. There are no sidewalks, so there is traffic congestion on the busy one-lane Highway 12.
 * There is no crime recorded on the island except for a few stolen bicycles from your favorite late-night hangout.

Go next
Deepwater theater and Music Hall The Jolly Roger on silver lake, great music, great sunsets.

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Ocumare de la Costa de Oro

Ocumare de la Costa de Oro is in Venezuela.

Cities

 * Cata
 * Turiamo
 * El Playon
 * Ocumare
 * Cuyagua
 * Cumboto

Get in
The best way to get in into de Ocumare de La Costa district (Municipio in Spanish) is through the city of Maracay. Your are able to get in in the main bus station of Maracay where you will be able to pick one of the local buses that will get you into Ocumare and el Playon

Get around
When you reach Ocumare o El Playon you will be able to go to Cata Bay (Bahia de Cata), La Punta, Cuyagua, El Malecon del Playon, The Cumboto waterfalls, and Turiamo Bay (a military base but you will be able to go to the Turiamo Bay).

See
When you get to ocumare you should see all the beautiful beaches located on the district. Cata Bay, Turiamo Bay, Cuyagua. Also you will be able to enjoy a very rich cultural environment. If you go in any festival you will be able to enjoy a mix of Venezuelan and African culture with the most remarkable traditional folk dance called Tambor.

Eat
The most common food in the towns of the district is Fried Fish (Pescado frito in Spanish). You will enjoy a wide selection of fishes from the area. you will be able to enjoy Italian food and Venezuelan food. In the beaches especially Cata you must ask for a Patacon, a traditional meal which includes a fried banana with cheese (Venezuelan salty cheese) and ketchup and mayonnaise.

Drink
There are a huge selection of liquor stores where you will be able to pick any drink you want.

Stay safe
These towns are generally accepted as safe but don't forget to be all the time active, not to show any jewelry or valuable objects. follow the basics for any tourist in the personal security matter.

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Oda

Ōda (大田市) is a city in Shimane. Yunotsu hot springs area in it has a separate article.

Understand
Omori Town (near Iwami Town) is a fantastic old silver mining town, which accounted for about 1/3 of the world's silver production at its peak. Omori and the surrounding area had hundreds of silver mines of various sizes.

Tourist information site
The local tourist association has a multilingual guide site.

Get in
Oda city is accessible via Odashi Station along the San-in Line. Visitors most often take a train from Izumo (¥570); however, direct trains can be taken from as far as Tottori to the east and Yamaguchi to the west.

Get around
Several buses go up the main street. There are also bicycles for rent. You pay the rental fee at the gas station across the street. You can also walk, but it is a mostly uphill walk for about 2 km from the main starting point to the main mine.

Iwami Ginzan
Iwami Ginzan (石見銀山) was one of the world's largest silver mines during the 16th and 17th centuries. At this time, one third of the world's silver came out of Japan, and Iwami Ginzan produced much of that silver, although many other mines existed. It was officially registered as a World Heritage Site in June 2007 under the name Iwami Ginzan Silver Mines and its Cultural Landscape, encompassing the mines, Omori Town, and Yunotsu.

Take a beautiful walk down the old single-street town up the hill on the way to the main mine; several old merchants homes, samurai homes and other buildings are restored. Beautiful houses. Tremendous wealth here at one time. There are several open houses along the way that you can pay to enter. You can also buy a pass that gives you admission to all of the open houses.

 * Old Court House. Now a public hall. Has a 3D display of the geography around. Very interesting. Also a recreated scene of some miscreant receiving his sentence... must've been quite a bit of crime during the silver rush.... Easy to imagine this place in the boom years - like some scene from a Western, with swordsmen instead of gunslingers.

Sleep
Hotels are scarce in the immediate Iwami Ginzan area.

Go next
By train, you can take a direct line to the following destinations:
 * Gotsu
 * Hamada
 * Masuda
 * Kawamoto
 * Misato
 * Iinan
 * Izumo
 * Matsue
 * Yonago

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Odate

Ōdate (大館) is a city in Akita prefecture in northern Japan. Birthplace of Hachiko, the loyal dog statued in Shibuya.

Tourist information sites

 * Akitainu Tourism is a multiligual guide site for Odate and surrounding municipalities.

 * The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site.

 * The city's official site has a good tourism section though Japanese-only.

Get in
The north-eastern corner of Akita prefecture is serviced by Odate-Noshiro airport, which is located in nearby Kitaakita city, and is approximately 50 minutes from Odate. The airport provides one inbound and one outbound flight per day to both Tokyo. Flight time to Tokyo is approximately one hour, with flights to and from Osaka taking a little longer. Odate is not near an expressway on-ramp, though the nearest interchange, Kosaka, is approximately 30 minute's drive away. From Akita, the prefectural capital, Odate can be reached by car in about two hours. Odate is also serviced by local trains, though these can run quite slowly, especially in winter.

Get around
Odate has a local bus network which operates a service within the city and to outlying areas. Taxis are also readily available.

See
While Odate itself is not a city of particular interest, there are many key sites within easy driving distance. An hour to the north-east is the beautiful Lake Towada and the Oirase Gorge, both areas of relative unspoilt beauty and popular tourist destinations in the summer months. Around 40 minutes to the south east is the Oyu stone circle, thought to date back 4,000 years to Japan's Jomon period.

Perhaps Odate's greatest claim to fame is the dog Hachiko, an Akita dog whose loyalty is celebrated in the famous statue outside Shibuya station in Tokyo. Hachiko was born in Odate before being taken to Tokyo, and the dog-enthusiast can visit his birthplace, explore the Akita dog museum or enjoy watching the Akita dog show held during Golden Week each year in Keijo park.

Do
Without a doubt, the summer months are the best time to enjoy Odate, as the winters can be very harsh. During O-bon in the middle of August, Odate celebrates its "Daimonji Matsuri", which is possibly the city's biggest and most popular festival. The festivities culminate in fireworks and the setting-alight of a giant kanji character "dai" (大), meaning "big", and also the first character in the city's name, which can be seen on a hill overlooking the city.

Eat
Odate's most famous dish is kiritampo, which is made from new rice which is cooked, mashed up and worked onto a wooden skewer to resemble something like an American corn dog. This is then cooked over hot embers, and can either be covered in sweet miso and eaten off the stick, or removed from the stick, sliced up and added as an ingredient to a delicious soup, known as kiritampo nabe. The best time to enjoy this dish is in late autumn when the rice is freshly harvested and at its best. Visitors can also try their hand at making their own kiritampo at the Kiritampo Matsuri, held every year on the first weekend of October.

Go next

 * Kitaakita
 * Noshiro
 * Fujisato
 * Shirakami-Sanchi
 * Kosaka
 * Happo
 * Kazuno
 * Hirosaki
 * Hachimantai

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Odawara

Odawara (小田原) is a city in Kanagawa prefecture in eastern Japan. It is on the coast of Sagami Bay, about 80 km (50 miles) southwest of Tokyo. Odawara is near Hakone, a major hot springs destination and is along the historic Tokaido road between Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto.

Understand

 * Odawara-Guide is an English guide site by the local tourism association.
 * The city' s official site has a modest multi-lingual section on tourism.

By plane

 * Narita Airport: the fastest way to get to Odawara - especially useful if you have a valid Japan Rail Pass - is the JR Narita Express to Shinagawa station, then walk on over to the Shinkansen platforms and take the next Kodama (こだま) all-stations service two stops to Odawara. This takes 1 hour, 45 minutes and the journey is fully covered by the pass. Without a rail pass, the journey costs ¥6,280 with an additional surcharge if you used reserved seating on the Kodama.

 * The alternative by train is to transfer to a local JR Tokaido Line train at Shinagawa, which brings the fare down to ¥4600 and increases the journey time to 2½ hours.

 * Haneda Airport: take the Keikyu Railway to Yokohama and transfer to the JR Tokaido Line for Odawara (about 90 minutes, ¥1,420).

If you have a reservation at a ryokan in or around Odawara, unless your plane lands in the morning, it is recommended that you spend your first evening in Tokyo or Yokohama, or else you might miss out on (and be charged for) dinner at the ryokan, or worse, you may be locked out of (and be charged for) your room at the ryokan's curfew time, if there is one.

 * The Mount Fuji-Shizuoka Airport in Shizuoka serves a few international flights from other points in Asia. Bus service to Shizuoka station takes 55 minutes and costs ¥1000; from here, Kodama bullet trains run to Odawara in 45-50 minutes (¥3,300 unreserved seat).

By JR
Odawara is a major transit hub for several rail lines: It is a stop on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train line and the regular JR Tokaido Line local services. The private Odakyu railway operates trains from here to Shinjuku, while trains on the Hakone Tozan Line run up to the hot springs gateway of Hakone-Yumoto. Finally, the Izu-Hakone railway offers access to the Buddhist temple at Daiyuzan.

The fastest way to get from Tokyo Station to Odawara is to use the Tokaido Shinkansen Kodama (こだま) all-stations service, taking it three stops to Odawara. At a hefty price of ¥3130 for an unreserved seat, the trip to Odawara lasts only 35 minutes.

Select Hikari (ひかり) services stop at Odawara as well - direct services run to Odawara every 2 hours from Osaka (2 hours 15 minutes, ¥12,300), Kyoto (2 hours, ¥11,800) and Nagoya (70 minutes, ¥8700). At other times of the day, taking a Hikari service and changing en route to a Kodama will most likely be the fastest way to Odawara.

All JR journeys are covered by the Japan Rail Pass, but the regional JR East Rail Pass will not cover the Tokaido Shinkansen.

By Odakyu
The Odakyu Railway (formerly named Odawara Kyuko Dentetsu) operates mainline services from Shinjuku station to Odawara. Commuter services take approximately 90 minutes (some runs slightly faster) for a fare of only ¥850. For an added surcharge of ¥870, you can go in one of Odakyu's flagship "Romance Car" express trains which offer reserved seating and a slightly faster journey. You can choose from the Hakone (はこね) service which stops in Odawara en route to Hakone, or the Sagami (さがみ) which terminates in Odawara. At the end of the day, some of these services may be called Home Way (ホームウェイ).

By bus
Overnight buses operate to Odawara from Kyoto (9 hours) and Osaka (10½ hours). Fares start at ¥5500 for travel Monday-Thursday, with higher fares on other days and on holidays.

Do
Karaoke is popular, and there are many lounges with all-you-can-drink packages. There's an arcade near Odawara Station that has purikura machines, which are popular with kids these days, along with other arcade games.

Eat

 * Kamaboko. Kamaboko is a special product of Odawara. Kamaboko is made in various shapes, by boiling or steaming fish paste (surimi). There are many famous Kamaboko shops in Odawara.
 * Himono. Himono is dried fish, and Odawara is well known for its himono made of Aji (a type of horse mackerel)
 * Umeboshi. Farmers around Odawara cultivate plums that are used to make traditional sour pickles called umeboshi.
 * Odawaradon. Odawaradon is a ricebowl dish that is offered in many restaurants in Odawara using typical local products such as kamaboko and umeboshi.
 * Odawara-kei Ramen.
 * Odawara-kei Tantanmen.

Go next

 * Hakone - the popular hot springs destination and one of Japan's main tourist attractions
 * Yugawara, Manazuru — for hot springs and coastal resort, eating sashimi and mikan, views of Manazuru Peninsula, some festivals (Matsuri).
 * Mount Fuji - the national symbol of Japan, open for climbing in the summer months
 * Minamiashigara
 * Nakai
 * Ninomiya
 * Atami
 * Izunokuni
 * Ito

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Odense

Odense is the largest city on the island of Funen ("Fyn" in Danish) in Denmark. As Denmark's third-largest city, it offers the traveller a mixture of an exciting vibrant night-life, beautiful street-scapes, great shopping opportunities & a rich cultural heritage.

Understand
Odense is roughly in the centre of Funen, which lies between the larger Zealand island and the Jutland peninsula. The first recorded reference to the city dates back to 988 AD in a letter from the German Kaiser Otto III.

Some recent archaeological findings have indicated that a settlement has in fact been around since the Viking period. At that time, however, Odense was just the small centre of the Odin cult. In 1100, the first monastery, Saint Knud's was established by English Benedictine monks.

Until the middle of the 17th century, Odense enjoyed the position as a main trading-centre for the people from the surrounding areas. Local produce & livestock were exported from the city. However, a war with Sweden in the 1600s weakened the city's economy. This economic downturn continued until 1803 when a canal linking Odense with the Kattegat was opened. This swiftly changed Odense into a port city and over the next 100 years Odense quickly developed into the modern industrial city which it is today.

It has a population of about 178,000 people (2018), thus making it Denmark's 3rd largest city.

Odense is also the birthplace of the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen, and the city proudly displays statues, parades and monuments in his memory. Andersen was born on 2 April 1805, in a tiny house on Munkemøllestræde, quite close to the cathedral. During his lifetime, Andersen created many famous fairy-tales which today are internationally famous. For example The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling and The Snow Queen.

 * Visit Odense website

Copenhagen Airport
From Copenhagen Airport take the train from the airport directly to Odense via Copenhagen or drive along road E20 across the Great Belt Bridge (note the road toll on the bridge).

Billund Airport
From Billund Airport, take the local bus to either Kolding or Vejle and then get a train from there to Odense. Trains depart roughly every 30 minutes during the day and every two hours after 01:00. The total trip is roughly 90 minutes.

By train
DSB operates trains in and out of Odense. From Odense, you can take a direct train to many cities and towns throughout Denmark.

The trains run frequently and generally on time.

It's important that you have a valid ticket before you board the train, as it's not possible to buy tickets onboard.

Tickets to Odense are best purchased directly from DSB. For those planning ahead, you can get a good deal with the so-called Orange and Orange Fri tickets, available online only.

The trains generally offer very comfortable seating and drink vending machines onboard. For longer journeys, it's recommended that you buy food and beverages before you get on the train. If you travel 1st class on InterCity and InterCityLyn trains, there are free water, coffee, tea and snacks on the train.

When travelling on peak travel days or during rush hour, or if travelling in groups, it's advisable (but not mandatory) to reserve seats on the InterCity and InterCityLyn trains.

By car
Odense is in the centre of the island Funen (da.Fyn), and many Danes incorrectly consider it to be the centre of Denmark. The main highway between east (Zealand) and west (Jutland) Denmark, the E20, runs through the southern suburbs of the city. If you are driving from Germany, this highway branches of the highway from Germany (E45) right after the Kolding Ø exit. There is a toll for crossing the Great-Belt Bridge from Zealand to Funen, the cost is 235 kr one-way. Odense has a low emission zone: see Driving in Denmark.

By bus
The cream-coloured buses from FynBus travel to Odense from locations all over the island of Funen, Fredericia in Jutland, and Nykøbing on the island of Falster.

Regional buses arrive at and leave from the Odense Railway Center ("Odense Banegård Center"). The local city buses can be recognized from the regional buses by the length of the line number. Two-digit number lines are city buses while 3-digit numbers are regional and inter-city.

A map and schedule of available bus lines can be found on the Fynbus website which is partially available in English and German.

By yacht
Odense City has been made accessible to yachts by the construction of a 7-km-long canal from Odense Fjord to the old harbour. There are several marinas, however it is recommended that you make sure they have visitor berths before you arrive. You can also dock at marinas in Svendborg, Faaborg, Middelfart or Kerteminde, from which you should then take a train or bus to Odense.

By foot
Most of Odense's attractions, bars, restaurants & shopping areas are very easily accessibly on foot. All of the city's main hotels and hostels are in the city centre or train station areas. As a general rule all of the major attractions in the centre are between 5 and 10 minutes of each other.

A major exception to this is 'The Funen Village' (Den Fynske Landsby), which is about a 45-minute walk along the river. Similarly the zoo is on the same route, and is roughly 30 minutes from the city centre. Both of these attractions are sign-posted all the way along the river.

By bike
Odense is known for its good bicycle infrastructure. There are bicycle lanes along most major roads in addition to many commuter bicycle paths separated from the road system.

If you have not brought your own bike, the company Donkey Republic rent out bikes through an app.

By taxi
Taxis are relatively abundant throughout the city, but they are quite pricey when compared to local buses. Areas which usually have a large amount of taxis waiting to pick up customers include, the taxi pick-up point at the railway station, outside the Rosengård centre and at Fisketorvet.

On a Friday or Saturday night taxis can be found all over the city. You can not hail a taxi on the street. You can ask in a bar/restaurant for them to get one sent to come pick you up, use the taxi companies app, website or ring to them. Taxis do cost more at night time.

By boat

For those interested in a more relaxed break, a river boat (Odense Åfart) can be taken from the bridge in Munke Mose Park (Nyvestergade) to the Zoo and to the forest next to 'The Funen Village'. The journey, which takes around 30 minutes, is a very relaxing way of seeing Odense river, the Danish countryside on a summer day. Sometimes live jazz bands occasionally play on-board during the summer months.

Row-boats and paddle-boats can also be rented at the same location.

By bus
The buses from Fynbus are available all over Odense, and are fairly frequent. Almost all city buses passes through the Odense Railway Center ("Odense Banegård Center") in the course of their route. All city buses cost 23 kr for trips in the city, or 24 kr for trips in the suburbs as well as trips between the city and the suburbs. A full day ticket is available for 40 kr. It is also possible to get an electronic voucher card which can be charged with money for travel within Funen. You can get this card for a refundable deposit of 50 kr and the trips in the city and suburbs using this card will cost 10 kr. Tickets may also be purchased online through the FynBus.dk webshop or app, from which during school holidays you can buy a special tourist day ticket priced at 50 kr for one person (adult or child) or 150 kr for a group of 4 people.

The inner city bus route number 10 is free of charge; it only goes in a short loop around the city centre which makes it useful as a quick sightseeing tour.

By train
The regional train from Odense to Svendborg has a few stops in the Odense area. For example there is a stop at the picturesque Fruens Bøge area which is relatively near to The Funen Village. The regional train from Odense to Middelfart stops in Holmstrup which is a small village in the extreme western edge of the Odense municipality.

See

Do

 * Football: Odense Boldklub were relegated in 2024 and now play soccer in 1. Division, the second tier. Their home ground is Nature Energy Park (capacity 14,800) 2 km west of city centre.
 * Football: Odense Boldklub were relegated in 2024 and now play soccer in 1. Division, the second tier. Their home ground is Nature Energy Park (capacity 14,800) 2 km west of city centre.
 * Football: Odense Boldklub were relegated in 2024 and now play soccer in 1. Division, the second tier. Their home ground is Nature Energy Park (capacity 14,800) 2 km west of city centre.
 * Football: Odense Boldklub were relegated in 2024 and now play soccer in 1. Division, the second tier. Their home ground is Nature Energy Park (capacity 14,800) 2 km west of city centre.
 * Football: Odense Boldklub were relegated in 2024 and now play soccer in 1. Division, the second tier. Their home ground is Nature Energy Park (capacity 14,800) 2 km west of city centre.

Work
Work can be difficult to find in Denmark unless you already have a fairly good level of Danish fluency. However for those who cannot speak the language work can be found delivering news papers, working in kitchens or collecting glasses in bars.

Buy

 * Odense Pilsner & Odense Classic from the local brewery Albani. (Available in shops & bars throughout the city.)
 * Odense Marcipan (Available in supermarkets and sweet shops throughout the city.)

Drink

Bars in Odense have opening hours which tend to vary greatly. For example some bars close everyday at around midnight, while others stay open until 05:00 or even later.

Connect
There are free Wi-Fi hotspots and internet connected computers for public use at the public libraries. The computers may need to be booked ahead of time. There is also an internet café at the central station. Same thing for most cafés where internet are free to use too.

Stay safe

 * Odense is generally a safe town for visitors, but criminal activities and violence occasionally occur and caution is recommended late at night. Although there is not really any reason for tourists to venture there, the Vollsmose area is infamous in Denmark for its crime, social problems and a recent terrorism case. The problems are, however, highly exaggerated by the media and you will find the Vollsmose area to be no more unsafe than most places.

Cope
Maps of Odense can be purchased in the two shops in the train-station for 10 kr. Similarly there are maps placed all around the town for visitors, Most ATM machines in Odense close between 02:00 and 06:00, Most shops only accept Danish credit cards & will not take foreign cards. (One exception to this is Ryan's Irish Pub), Post offices can be located in the Brandts Passage, the Rosengård Center and at the northern exit of the central train station.

Go next

 * Kerteminde, about 20 km to the northeast, this cute seaside town with a large centre of 18th-century houses offers beautiful beaches, mini-golf & an aquarium, complete with sharks.
 * Ringe, an agricultural town in the middle of the island of Funen. A bit south near Kværndrup is the Egeskov Castle, a well-preserved Renaissance water castle.
 * Middelfart, a coastal town which is near to the bridge to the Jutland peninsula.
 * Nyborg, a coastal town which is complete with a mediaeval castle, beautiful gardens and walks by the harbour.
 * Fredericia, a beautiful medieval fortress town. 50 minutes by train this town offers beautiful walks along the old town walls, a gorgeous sandy blue-flag beach & the chance to visit the Jutland peninsula.
 * Copenhagen, Denmark's capital city. 90 minutes by intercity train. Visit the Mermaid, Tivoli Theme Park or the Carlsberg brewery.

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Odesa

Odesa (Ukrainian: Одеса, also transliterated Odessa from Russian: Одесса), is a seaport on the Black Sea coast of Ukraine. The city is home to over a million people (2015). Its chief attraction to visitors is the graceful old town, laid out on a grid pattern in the early 19th century, with its many churches, galleries and museums. There’s also a small beach resort. Reaching Bessarabia, and travel between Ukraine and Moldova or Romania, will usually involve a stopover in Odesa.

Odesa incorporates two other large ports, Yuzhne to the east and Chornomorske (formerly Illichivs'k) to the south. These have nothing of visitor interest, but Chornomorske is the terminal for Black Sea ferries.

Understand
"Odesa" is the spelling preferred by Ukrainians. The Russian spelling, "Odessa", is no longer commonly used in English.

History
There has been human settlement here since the earliest times; remains of a Hellenistic seaport circa 6th – 3rd century BCE are being excavated. In medieval times Crimea was an independent Tatar state, and in 1240 its Khan Hacı I Giray founded the settlement of "Hacıbey". This region later came under Lithuanian control, then was part of the Ottoman Empire between 1529 and 1792.

In the 18th century, under Empress Catherine the Great, Russia expanded rapidly south and came into conflict with the Ottoman Turks. The Ottomans were defeated in the wars of 1768-1774 and 1787-1792, and Russian control was cemented by the Treaty of Iaşi in 1792. The strategic value of this port was obvious - it had a huge productive hinterland, was ice-free, and gave access to the Black Sea and Mediterranean - and in 1794 the Empress founded the city and named it Odesa.

She had looked to her favourite, Potemkin, to develop this region, but he died in 1791 as did Catherine herself in 1796. The task fell instead to four foreigners: José de Ribas captured Hacıbey and convinced Catherine to develop it as a sea-port; the Duc de Richelieu was its first governor 1803-1814; the Count of Langeron, as a later governor, made it a free port; and Franz de Vollan laid out the city grid pattern, a novelty for its day.

From 1819 to 1858 Odesa was a free port. It boomed economically, becoming the fourth largest city of the Russian Empire, after Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Warsaw. It was a magnet for labour, creativity and outcasts from elsewhere, becoming very cosmopolitan, with its architectural hodgepodge of Italianate, Renaissance, Neoclassic and Art Nouveau buildings. During the Soviet period, it was the USSR’s leading port, with exports of grain, long-distance oil pipelines, and related industries.

These industries continued after Ukraine’s independence in 1991, and Odesa was again declared a free port and free economic zone, as defined by the World Trade Organisation. Culturally and economically, however, the city has suffered from the turmoil within Ukraine and conflict with Russia, and the resulting collapse in tourism. Much of it is grubby and down-at-heel, and many of its fine city blocks are in serious disrepair. Ever since the annexation of the Crimean peninsula by Russia, however, Ukrainians flock to Odesa to soak in the summer sun at its sandy beaches while at the same time triggering redevelopment and building of new resorts and tourist facilities.

Talk
While Ukrainian is the country's only official language and spoken by most people in Odesa, the native language of the majority is Russian. Young people tend to know at least basic English; the more upmarket you go, the more fluent it gets. Almost all of the city's numerous colleges and universities teach Russian as a foreign language.

By plane
The closest operating airport is in Chișinău:

By train

From western and central Europe the simplest route is probably across Poland to Lviv. From Lviv there is a direct sleeper to Odesa (12 hr), otherwise travel via Kyiv (9 hr).

Trains within Ukraine are cheap and comfortable, but slow and infrequent. From Kyiv to Odesa the quickest is the Inter-city, leaving at 16:40 and taking 7 hr, cost 550 грн. The other daytime train leaves around 10:00 and takes 10 hr, cost 400 грн. There’s also a sleeper leaving at 21:00, 9 hr. From Odesa to Kyiv the Inter-city departs at 05:45, then there’s nothing till the 15:40 train, reaching Kyiv just before 02:00. The northbound sleeper departs around midnight. Other connections exist, but they are likely to involve changing trains in the small hours in the middle of nowhere.

Other destinations within Ukraine with at least daily direct service in summer include Kharkiv 15 hr, Lviv 12 hr, Chernivtsi 18 hr, Ivano-Frankivsk 17 hr, Khmelnytskyi 8 hr, Kovel 16 hr, Uzhhorod 19 hr, Vinnytsia 5 hr, and Zaporizhzhia 16 hr.

Trains are less frequent outside summer. For overall route planning and current timetables, the easiest website to navigate is Deutsche Bahn. To buy tickets within Ukraine, visit www.uz.gov.ua and remember to use Ukrainian spelling, e.g. “Odesa” and “Kyiv”. Booking online is strongly recommended as it will save hassle trying to negotiate your journey at a crowded foreign railway station. Inter-city e-tickets should be printed at home and are good to go, other sales are just a voucher which must be exchanged for a ticket before travel, at any mainline station within Ukraine.

All trains terminate at the main station,, in the Pryvoz area of town next to the bus stations and market. Ticket desks are obvious in the main hall, and any desk will exchange e-vouchers for tickets. Come at a quiet time and the place is relaxed and helpful, just watch out before queuing for the “technical break” times posted on each window. Turn up 15 minutes before the weekend express departs and it’s all a bit chaotic.

If you don’t care for what’s on offer at the café or currency exchange, stroll across the street to the bus stations, where there’s lots more. Pryvoz market is handy for stocking up for a long journey. Lots of marshrutkas and taxis outside, the centre is a 2-km walk north.

By bus
There are two main bus stations. Pryvoz, next to the railway station, is mainly for shorter trips, but long-distance services increasingly run from here. The Central Bus Station, 2 km west so it isn’t central, traditionally had most of the long-distance routes.

is really stations, plural; it’s a confusing jumble so you may have to hunt back and forth for your departure point. The original core of it is on Vul Vodoprovodna, 300 m west of the train station and adjacent to the market. Small buses and marshrutkas head to regional destinations such as Mykolaiv, Vylkovo and Belgorod Dnestrovsky every hour or two. They also run to Moldova, some directly through Tiraspol in Transnistria but most via Bessarabia and the Palanca border post. Odesa to Chișinău takes about 6 hr depending on border hold-ups and costs 350 грн each way.

This original station is too cramped for big modern coaches, so it's extending east in a new but haphazard collection of coach stops all the way to the railway station. There’s no centre to this or signage, just ask anyone who seems to be waiting with luggage. Ecolines buses run from Starosennaya ploshchad (square) to Kyiv (7 hr), Minsk (21 hr), Moscow (24 hr), St Petersburg (30 hr), to the Baltic States, Poland and west Europe. Find timetables at www.ecolines.net. Autolux buses also run from here to Kyiv and direct to Boryspil Airport, 7 hr. Their website autolux.ua is only in Russian and Ukrainian, so you need a Cyrillic keyboard to use it.

is at 58 Vul Kolontayivskoi, 2 km further west. Traditionally this was the departure point for long-distance coaches, but timetables indicate these nowadays mostly depart from Pryvoz, as coach stands there have expanded. Check your ticket carefully for where you ought to be.

bus schedule from Kharkiv, Kyiv and Lviv to Odesa.

By car
The main highways are mostly in good condition and well-signposted, with adequate filling stations. With your own car, if you see traffic braking ahead of you, slow down, it's either a speed bump, pothole or police trap. You can cycle - the going is level - but it won't be fun, and unsafe at night.

Hitchhiking is also an option, see page on Ukraine: getting around.

By boat
There are ferries several times a week to Batumi and Poti in Georgia (48 hr), and to Istanbul Haydarpasa in Turkey (27 hr). For schedules, prices and tickets see www.ukrferry.com. The ferries run all year and take vehicles; indeed trucking is an important part of their business, as so many travellers nowadays fly. This network of ferries serves other Black Sea ports (eg Sochi, Samsun, Varna & Constanta) but usually without direct sailing to Odesa.

The ferry terminals are at Chornomorske (formerly Illichivs'k) 20 km SW of Odesa, on the NE bank of the river. Reach them by marshrutka from central Odesa.

Walk
The north end of the central city grid is compact and parts are pedestrianised, so enjoy it on foot. Most of the main sights are here.

It's too far to walk from the centre to the beach or airport, or to the bus and railway stations if you've much luggage.

By public transport
The city public transport consists of trams, trolleybuses and marshrutkas. Usually there's a conductor on board who'll collect your money and issue your ticket & change; there's no system of pre-purchase or of validating the ticket, unlike Kyiv. If there's no conductor, pay the driver on exit.

One of the tram routes, with tourists can find useful is number 5. It runs from the bus station area to the Arcadia Area, passing "Starokonny Rynok" (knows for flea markets), Moldavanka area, Privoz Market, Railway Station, Musical Comedy Theater, and many of the city beaches on its route.

Passengers of route 5 can transfer to a trolleybuses of route 5, 7, 9, which will take them to the city center; trolleybus 10 to seaport area, and trolleybus 14 to airport. It's also possible to transfer on trams of routes 3, and 12 at the Preobrazhenskaya street stops which will take a tourist to Deribasovskaya street.

Transferring on routes 10, or 21 take tourist all the way to Tiraspolskaya square transport hub which is still close to Deribasovskaya street.

Trams 3 and 12, can be even more useful for tourists. They run all the way of Preobrazhenskaya Street, which in one of the major transport arteries of Odesa. On their route, they pass by Deribasovskaya Street, Gorodskoy Sad, Sobornaya Ploschad' (Cathedral Square) Tiraspolskaya Ploschad' tram hub, (transfer for routes 10,15,21) and Privoz Market area. Then route 3 switches east to Railway Station, and its route still continues, while route 12 turns west to Moldavanka section of Odesa. En route, this line crosses a few trolleybus routes, which run through city center.

Because those routes are highly demanded, they are often overcrowded.

Route 28 runs the same was as route 5 in city center, however passing the Theater of Musical Comedy, it runs North toward Schevchenko Park, and Lanzheron Beach. In Moldavanka, it uses different route toward different terminal than tram 5.

Marshrutkas are the main mode of transport, as they cover a lot more ground. They pick up anywhere (wave your hand) and set down anywhere (holler to the driver).

Tickets
Single ride tickets in trolleybuses and trams cost 8 грн, in funicular — 10 грн, in buses — 15 грн, in marshrutkas — 15-20 грн.

Schedules
Schedules are available on EasyWay and Google Maps.

By car
You don't really want a car in central Odesa. But finding your way around isn't difficult because of the grid system, and the main streets are clearly signed, your main concern will be security and parking. Check ahead for options with your hotel, they may have their own. Parking is permitted except where specifically restricted. You may be approached by a guy demanding 5-10 грн - pay up cheerfully, and think of him as security rather than parking attendant.

Note the roadworks mentioned above, with congestion and diversions.

By taxi
Taxi is the easiest way of getting around the city. Some popular taxi companies include:

By scooter
Kick scooter is a funny way to shorten your time while getting around the city.

By bike
You can rent bicycle using one of the following companies:

See

The core of Odesa, with all the main sights, is the city grid stretching from Pryvoz in the south to the Potemkin Steps in the north, and with the 2-km-long Vul Yekaterynynska (Catherine Street) as its spine. You’ll probably arrive in Pryvoz as all modes of transport funnel into here. This area is grubby but sights include the (next to the bus station) and the Panteleymonivska monastery (just head for the huddle of onion domes). Spare a look for the railway station even if you’re not travelling by rail. There are eating places and decent accommodation nearby, handy for late-night arrivals or early departures.

Head north along any of the main streets, and for the first km you’ll wonder why you bothered coming; then after Vul Zhukovskoho the prospect improves. Another couple of blocks and at last you see the grandeur wrought by all those 19th-century entrepreneurs. But much of it has been neglected since independence, so even on the finest avenues there is dereliction and decay.

For a pleasant walking circuit, start from the magnificent rebuilt Orthodox Cathedral on Soborna Sq, and drift north through the City Gardens into Havanna St. Bear left into Gogol St, where Gogol's own house, number 11, is yet another sad example of dereliction in an otherwise upmarket avenue. This brings you onto the pedestrianised promenade. It’s not on the shore, but beyond here the land falls away steeply, and there are views over the docks and sea. Turn right and cross (Mother-in-law bridge), the footbridge over the valley that descends to the docks. On the other side, try to ignore the kitsch cod-Grecian pillars, but admire (now a performance space, so look artistic yet not too weird, the babushka will probably let you in). Continue along Primorskiy Boulevard to the, in a toga yet, at the head of the Potemkin Steps. Continue to the end of the boulevard and you'll see the city hall. Turn inland and a short block brings you to the Opera House on Lanzheronivska St. Return to your starting point either along this street or adjacent Deribasovskaya St, which has most of the cafes and restaurants. This walk is especially charming early evening, when the fine façades still show their colours and the tumbledown bits are softened by dusk.

The Historic Centre of Odesa was listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2023.

Museums
Odesa’s museums and galleries have staggered closing days, so you don’t have the “Monday problem” common in many European cities, with everything shut. However there’s not much labelling in English. If an afternoon deciphering Cyrillic labels feels like hard work, your best bet is the Museum of Western and Eastern Art.

Do

 * Walk the old town. As well as the circuit described above under "see", the attractive streets also branch west, along Sofia and Pastura Streets.

Odesa beaches
Most of the city waterfront, except the port territory, forms a beach zone. All of the beaches are located at the eastern edge of Odesa. The most popular beaches are the following: listed according to their distance from city center.

Buy
Go to the Pryvoz market by the station - one of the biggest in the ex-USSR. Lots of cheap vegetables and fruits. Try the pakhlava - the Ukrainian pronunciation of baklava.

Be aware, if you're going to buy anything but food in the market (and sometimes with food also), that Odesa is significantly harder in bargaining than anywhere in Russia or Ukraine. Prices several times the regular price without any signs of trying to budge is often, moreover, unlike most bargaining places sellers would often be unfriendly. The tactic extends to anyone not from Odesa, so having a guide from elsewhere may not help.

Check Flea Market - on Moldavanka district, around "Starokoniy rinok". Simple people sale here old knick-knacks and trinkets. Here you can buy an original souvenir of the Soviet era like postcards, military stuff etc. The market is only open on Saturdays and Sundays in the morning. It is customary to bargain here, although experienced traders will not be able to significantly reduce the price. At the same time, some rare things can be bought very cheaply.

Eat
There are lots of cafes and restaurants in Odesa, with more and more opening each year. The prices are quite affordable, if you come from the west. Expect to pay 70-100 грн for a lunch in a cafe and around 200 грн in a restaurant. Some restaurants can be of course very expensive, so take a look at the menu before ordering. In the warmer times of the year you can find lots of outdoor sitting areas in the cafes, with blankets usually available to keep you warm in the evening.

The 'fast food' on the street is tasty and if you don't speak Russian or read Cyrillic is much more accessible as you can just point at what it is you want. Menus are usually only in Russian, but you may try to ask for an English menu for you (ask in Russian for "menu po angliyski"). If they don't have one, either have an idea of what you want before you sit down or be prepared to randomly pick something from the menu. It's possible that waitresses can also speak basic English, try to ask for recommendations.

Food from street vendors, especially at the open air markets, should be approached with the same caution as you would display anywhere. It can be fantastic, or not. There are many supermarkets in Odesa that have high quality foods that you can buy as an alternative. There are several McDonald's restaurants in the city (str. Deribasovskaya 23, Privokzalnaya square 1a).

Generally, if you're looking for a place to eat, try to pick one in the city center that looks nice but not too expensive. There are lots of places for what could be called "middle class" with enjoyable atmosphere and good food, but random picking can of course lead to bad food and bad service.

Avoid eating Oriental or Indian in Odesa. They mostly don't have good cooks, the food you get is not authentic and priced heavily.

Drink
The beer served in the south of Ukraine is outstanding and goes excellently with the hearty food. A beer in a restaurant will usually cost around 80-120 грн for local beers and 160-240 грн for imported brands. There are several breweries in the area nearby Odesa, but they are usually not very popular in the restaurants. However, there is a small restaurant-brewery right in the "City Garden" near Deribasovskya, their beer is rather good and they have an English menu. Just look for a sign that says Hausbrauerei (German for Home Brewery) and tell them you just want to have a drink at the bar unless you want to have dinner there of course.

Long-lasting traditions of wine production in neighbouring Moldova and Crimea make Odesa an excellent place for wine lovers. Must taste: Negro de Purcari, Pino and famous sweet Kagor from Moldova, Massandra Portwine and Muscat from Crimea.

In the big supermarkets and in shops with alcoholic drink specialization you can find a full assortment of alcoholic drinks from beer to absinthe and from local brands to world famous brands.

In non-alcoholic drinks here is a large quantity of various brands (foreign: Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Fanta, Sprite, BonAqua etc.; national: Obolon', Bon-Boisson, Prem'era, Kuyal'nik, etc.; local: Kristall, Green Star, Dana, etc.).

The nightlife of Odesa in summer is concentrated in the 'Arcadia' district, some 8 km away from the city center. In Odesa you have to pay to enter a club, the rates are around 70-80 грн as of June 2011, but can be higher in particular clubs. A taxi to Arkadia should cost 40-50 грн; beware of the taxi drivers who are waiting for you when you leave Arkadia at night, their tariffs are super-high and they can be rude and intimidating. Call a taxi or walk 500 meters further where you can negotiate a much lower price. To get from Arkadia at night to the central part of the city would be 40-60 грн, to Tairovo or Cheremushki - 70 грн.

Sleep
Accommodation is plentiful in Odesa and ranges from renting a small room from a local resident to registered hostels, to the more expensive hotels. But "expensive" is a relative term - with online booking and avoiding peak periods, you can enjoy top accommodation here for less than you'd pay for a chain hotel in the English Midlands.

Budget
If you enter by train you will be immediately approached by one of the many locals in an attempt to get you to rent a room from them. This may end up being a small not so well constructed (but basically clean) one-room structure located in their garden. It may also not come with a shower with running water, instead consisting of a small outdoor cabinet with a tank located above it, which your host will fill with hot water upon request. Additionally the local accommodation will most likely have a squat toilet. For those uncomfortable with using a squat toilet, the facilities at the McDonald's near the train station make for a good substitute. Nobody speaks English or German (even the most basic talk). This makes the negotiations very difficult! In July–August most budget hotels are fully booked. The total price for your garden residency will usually not exceed 400 грн and in the summer it is more than sufficient. The hostels in the city can be booked online or you could try your luck and just drop in.

Stay safe
Apart from being known as a touristic city near the seaside, Odesa is also known as a city that was home to a school of pickpockets. Neverthless, there are still 'szahrayka' (groups of criminals) at work. They work in groups of two or more, mostly standing close together in crowded places (tram 5 is quite a popular place). Usually, one of them distracts the victim while the other ones steal his/her valuables. Stay alert, don't get confused and hold your wallet, phone and passport tightly.

If you have lost anything, report and restrict everything that has been stolen as fast as possible. If this is ID and bank cards, you need to lock a card first and then restrict ID with your banks. If there was also a phone, lock in that order: card, phone, ID. If you had automatic fill-up of sections, change the passwords for your e-mails and other sites. Then, find your consulate, go there and fill the form for stolen ID or passport. You can ask for a temporary passport there as well.

Always carry your passport (or a good colour photocopy) with you. The police in Odesa, as in all of Ukraine, are corrupt and constantly on the lookout for tourists to harass with the aim of fining them for breaking some imagined rule or law. Use common sense and caution around rowdy groups and drunks in city, unless you speak good Russian.

Be very careful in the Arkadia district at night, as it might be not safe in the darker areas. Arkadia is an area with many night clubs. Since these clubs attract visitors, scammers lurk around the neighborhood. Try to be with someone who knows the clubs and the places and speaks Russian.

Male travelers should be aware of clip-joint scams, usually being approached by one or two female suggesting going to Palladium night club, which has been known to extort foreign men using violence over overpriced alcohol or drinks that were or never ordered. Local police are paid off on this and there will be no help if you are to be cornered in such clubs.

Women on Tinder and Badoo (Ukrainian popular) are often semi-professional prostitutes who, even when not working for clip joints, still earn commissions by luring foreigners into buying drinks at legitimate cafe establishments. Always be on high alert and do not go along to their suggested place.

There are also shell game scams on the main pedestrian Derybasivska street (вулиця Дерибасівська).

By the City Park, Potemkin Stairs and Opera House, avoid the pigeon men. They will either have on their arms or a nearby pole multiple pigeons and try to encourage you to have your photo taken with them for an ever escalating fee.

Consulates

 * 🇷🇴 Romania

Go next

 * Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi (Akkerman Fortress), frequent bus (line 560), 2 hours. Most buses also stop in Shabo (famous wine).
 * The other must-see destinations within Ukraine are Kyiv and Lviv, both about 9 hr by train.

 * Nearly all buses from Odesa to Kyiv (350-450 грн ticket) make a stop at the small town of Uman, which is 273 km from Odesa. The place is famous thanks to a huge National Park - Sofia (Sofiyivka Park), and also for the tomb of the Chasidic Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.

 * For Moldova, take a marshrutka from Pryvoz bus station, say 6 hr. Mostly these run via the Palanca border post to avoid crossing Transnistria. However in summer 2017 this area was calm, and traffic was passing freely on the direct road Odesa-Tiraspol-Bender-Chișinău.

 * For Romania, the simplest route is to Chișinău, then by bus or train to Bucharest. An alternative, especially if you want to explore the Danube delta, is to take a bus or marshrutka to Reni. This is about 5 km from the Moldovan border at Giurgiuleşti - if you're lucky the bus-driver might continue to the border for a few more hryvnia. Walk across the border into Moldova, get your passport stamped, then walk or hitch 2 km through Moldova to the border with Romania. Galați, the first town in Romania, is another 8 km.

 * Crimea was a popular next destination, but has been under Russian control since its seizure and annexation in 2014. Public transport is suspended and travel warnings have been issued by most Western nations.

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Odessa (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Odesa or Odessa (Ukrainian: Одеса; Russian: Одесса) — most often as an implicit reference to Odesa, Ukraine:

Canada

 * Odessa (Ontario) is a tiny unincorporated village on a mill creek, midway between Napanee and Kingston. It was named for a group of soldiers returning from Crimean War service in Odesa, where they fought on behalf of the British Empire.

Ukraine

 * Odesa - Prominent city, beach-front resort and major deep-water seaport on the Black Sea.

United States of America

 * Odessa (Delaware) in New Castle County.
 * Odessa (Texas) - A city in Texas.

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Odessa (Texas)

Odessa is a city of 120,000 people (2018) in West Texas, west of its sister city, Midland. Much of the major industry in the area is oil- and gas-related. As such, the Midland/Odessa area is colloquially known as the petroplex. Many of the attractions you will find in the area are in Midland, so if you're visiting Odessa, the Midland article deserves a look as well. It's also notable as the fountainhead for the Friday Night Lights media franchise, which began with a 1990 book that explored football at the city's Permian High School, later followed by a movie that was mostly faithful to the book, and then a TV series that was a looser adaptation.

By car
Odessa is at the junction of US Highway 385 and Interstate 20 in West Texas. Heading east on I-20 will take you through cities like Abilene on your way to Dallas/Fort Worth. Heading west on I-20 takes you through some of the most barren parts of Texas at (the fastest speed limit in the U.S.) on your way to El Paso. Going south on 385 will take you to Big Bend National Park, while heading north on US 385 will take you through the Texas Panhandle.

Get around

 * EZRider, 8007 E Highway 80, . Odessa and Midland have a shared bus system that does travel between cities. Inter-city routes serving Midland International and both cities are available. There are 6 bus routes that serve Odessa, and each bus route runs once hourly. Fares for adults 19+ are $1.25, children 6-18 and students with a valid ID are $1.00, seniors 60+ and people with disabilities are $0.60 and children 5 and under are Free. Monthly passes and Paratransit are available too. EZRider runs M-F 6:15AM-7:10PM and Sa 6:15AM-6:10PM.

Eat
Due to its proximity to Mexico, Odessa has quite a bit of authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex. Most of these authentic restaurants are found off the beaten path, but are usually well worth the trip.

Budget
Many chain restaurants have set up shop in Odessa. It's not hard to find a McDonald's or Burger King.

Go next

 * Odessa Meteor Crater - Exit from I-20 10 miles southwest of town (take exit 108 and drive 3 miles south, following the signs). This National Natural Landmark is the third biggest crater in the country and sixth in the world. Self-paced tours available 9AM-5PM daily. Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 1-5PM. Free.

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Odia phrasebook

Odia (natively ଓଡ଼ିଆ, and formerly known as Oriya) is an Indian language, belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family. There are about 40 million Odia speakers, mainly in the Indian state of Odisha. The language is also one of the many official languages in India.

Phrase list
A lot of words in Odia have been borrowed from English, as an effect of the long years under British rule. A lot of people, even those belonging to the most remote of places, do understand these English phrases quite well.

Basics

 * Hello. : Namaskar (Nah-MAH-skar)
 * Hello. (informal) : (can be used when answering the phone) Hello/Hi
 * How are you? (formal) : Kemiti achanti? (Kay-mee-tee achhanti)
 * How are you? (informal) : Kemiti acha? (Kay-mee-tee achha)
 * Fine, thank you. : (as an answer to 'How are you?') Mu bhala achi, dhanyabad. (Moo bhalah achhi, dhah-nyah-bahd)
 * What is your name? (formal) : Apanankara nama kana? (Apanankara namah kana)
 * What is your name? (informal) : Tumara nama kana? (Tumara namah kana?)
 * My name is ______ . : Mora nama _____ (MOH-rah namah)
 * Nice to meet you. : Tumaku bheti bhala lagila (Tu-makoo bheh-tee bhah-lah lagee-lah)
 * Please. : Dayakari (Daya-karee)
 * Thank you. : Dhanyabad (Dhanya-ba-dah)
 * Yes. : Ha (hā̃)
 * No. : Na (nā̃)
 * Excuse me. (getting attention) : Khyama karantu (Khya-mah karan-tooh)
 * Excuse me. (begging pardon) :
 * I'm sorry. : Mote khyama karantu (Mot-eh khya-mah karan-tooh) (Or you can use the English phrase, 'Sorry')
 * Goodbye : S
 * Goodbye (informal) : . ( )
 * I can't speak Odia [well]. : . (mu bhala odia kahipare nahi)
 * Do you speak English? : ? ( tume ingrazi kahipara?)
 * Is there someone here who speaks English? : ? ( ethare kehi ingrazi kahi paranti ki?)
 * Help! : ! ( tike sahajya karibe ki?)
 * Look out! : ! ( dekha!)
 * Good morning. : . (suprabhata )
 * Good evening. : . ( susandhya)
 * Good night. : . ( subha ratri)
 * Good night (to sleep) : . ( subha ratri)
 * I don't understand. : . ( mun bujhi paruni)
 * Where is the toilet? : ? (bathroom kauthi ?)

Problems

 * Leave me alone. : . (mate ekutia chadi dia .)
 * Don't touch me! : ! (mate chuan nahin !)
 * I'll call the police. : . ( mun police dakibi.)
 * Police! : ! (police!)
 * Stop! Thief! : ! ! (rahija! chora ! !)
 * I need your help. : . ( mate tuma sajajya darkar.)
 * It's an emergency. : . (eita bahut zaroori.)
 * I'm lost. : . ( mu haji jaichi.)
 * I lost my bag. : . (mu mora bag hajei deichi .)
 * I lost my wallet. : . ( mu mora purse hajei deichi.)
 * I'm sick. : . (mun asustha achi .)
 * I've been injured. : . ( mora khandiya hei jaichi.)
 * I need a doctor. : . (dakatara ku daka .)
 * Can I use your phone? : ? (mun tuma phone byabahara(/use) karipare ki ?)

Numbers

 * 1 : (aek)
 * 2 : (dui)
 * 3 : (tini)
 * 4 : (chari)
 * 5 : (panch)
 * 6 : (chha)
 * 7 : (sata)
 * 8 : (atha)
 * 9 : (naw)
 * 10 : (das)
 * 11 : (egaara)
 * 12 : (baara)
 * 13 : (tera)
 * 14 : (chaudha)
 * 15 : (pandara)
 * 16 : (sohala)
 * 17 : (satara)
 * 18 : (athara)
 * 19 : (uneyis)
 * 20 : (kodie)
 * 21 : (ekuisi)
 * 22 : (baeesi)
 * 23 : (teyeesi)
 * 30 : (tirisi)
 * 40 : (chalisi)
 * 50 : (pachaas)
 * 60 : (saathiye)
 * 70 : (saturi)
 * 80 : (assi)
 * 90 : (nabe)
 * 100 : (aek-saw)
 * 200 : (dui-saw)
 * 300 : (tini-saw)
 * 1,000 : (hajaar)
 * 2,000 : (dui-haazar)
 * 1,000,000 : (dasa lakhya )
 * 1,000,000,000 : ( )
 * 1,000,000,000,000 : ( )
 * number _____ (train, bus, etc.) : ( )
 * half : (adhaa )
 * less : (kawm )
 * more : (besi )

Time

 * now : (ebe )
 * later : (pare )
 * before : (purbaru )
 * morning : (sakala )
 * afternoon : (madhyanha )
 * evening : (sandhya )
 * night : (rati )

Clock time

 * one o'clock AM : ( )
 * two o'clock AM : ( )
 * noon : ( )
 * one o'clock PM : ( )
 * two o'clock PM : ( )
 * midnight : ( )

Duration

 * _____ minute(s) : ( )
 * _____ hour(s) : ( )
 * _____ day(s) : ( )
 * _____ week(s) : ( )
 * _____ month(s) : ( )
 * _____ year(s) : ( )

Days

 * today : (Aaji )
 * yesterday : (Gata kali )
 * tomorrow : (Asnta Kali )
 * this week : (ehi saptaha )
 * last week : (purba sptaha )
 * next week : (pra saptaha )

 * Sunday : (Rabibar )
 * Monday : (Somabar )
 * Tuesday : (Mangalbar )
 * Wednesday : (Budhabar )
 * Thursday : (Gurubar )
 * Friday : (Sukrabar )
 * Saturday : (Sanibar )

Months

 * January : ( )
 * February : ( )
 * March : ( )
 * April : ( )
 * May : ( )
 * June : ( )
 * July : ( )
 * August : ( )
 * September : ( )
 * October : ( )
 * November : ( )
 * December : ( )

Colors

 * black : (kala )
 * white : (dhala )
 * gray : (dhusara )
 * red : (naali )
 * blue : (nila )
 * yellow : (haladia )
 * green : (sabuja )
 * orange : (kamala )
 * purple : (baigani )
 * brown : (badami )

Bus and train

 * How much is a ticket to _____? : ( 'ticketra kitte paisa' )
 * One ticket to _____, please. : ( 'gote ticket dia _______ ku' )
 * Where does this train/bus go? : (Ei train/bus kuade jae? )
 * Where is the train/bus to _____? : ( aie bus kautike jiba)
 * Does this train/bus stop in _____? : (Ei train/bus ______ re ruhe ki? )
 * When does the train/bus for _____ leave? : ( _______ pain train/bus ti ketebele chade? )
 * When will this train/bus arrive in _____? : ( Ei train/bus ti _____ re ketebele pahanchiba? )

Directions

 * How do I get to _____ ? : ( )
 * ...the train station? : ( )
 * ...the bus station? : ( )
 * ...the airport? : ( )
 * ...downtown? : ( )
 * ...the youth hostel? : ( )
 * ...the _____ hotel? : ( )
 * ...the American/Canadian/Australian/British consulate? : ( )
 * Where are there a lot of... : ( )
 * ...hotels? : ( )
 * ...restaurants? : ( )
 * ...bars? : ( )
 * ...sites to see? : ( )
 * Can you show me on the map? : ( )
 * street : ( )
 * Turn left. : ( )
 * Turn right. : ( )
 * left : ( )
 * right : ( )
 * straight ahead : ( )
 * towards the _____ : ( )
 * past the _____ : ( )
 * before the _____ : ( )
 * Watch for the _____. : ( )
 * intersection : ( )
 * north : ( )
 * south : ( )
 * east : ( )
 * west : ( )
 * uphill : ( )
 * downhill : ( )

Taxi

 * Taxi! : (taxi )
 * Take me to _____, please. : (dayankari mote ______ aihe thaana(place) ke neidio )
 * How much does it cost to get to _____? : (_____ aasbaar  kete tanka hela)
 * Take me there, please. : (dayankari mote sehi thana ke nei diya )

Lodging

 * Do you have any rooms available? : ( )
 * How much is a room for one person/two people? : ( )
 * Does the room come with... : ( )
 * ...bedsheets? : ( )
 * ...a bathroom? : ( )
 * ...a telephone? : ( )
 * ...a TV? : ( )
 * May I see the room first? : ( )
 * Do you have anything quieter? : ( )
 * ...bigger? : ( )
 * ...cleaner? : ( )
 * ...cheaper? : ( )
 * OK, I'll take it. : ( )
 * I will stay for _____ night(s). : ( )
 * Can you suggest another hotel? : ( )
 * Do you have a safe? : ( )
 * ...lockers? : ( )
 * Is breakfast/supper included? : ( )
 * What time is breakfast/supper? : ( )
 * Please clean my room. : ( )
 * Can you wake me at _____? : ( )
 * I want to check out. : ( )

Money

 * Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? : ( )
 * Do you accept British pounds? : ( )
 * Do you accept euros? : ( )
 * Do you accept credit cards? : ( )
 * Can you change money for me? : ( )
 * Where can I get money changed? : ( )
 * Can you change a traveler's check for me? : ( )
 * Where can I get a traveler's check changed? : ( )
 * What is the exchange rate? : ( )
 * Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)? : ( )

Eating

 * A table for one person/two people, please. : ( )
 * Can I look at the menu, please? : ( )
 * Can I look in the kitchen? : ( )
 * Is there a house specialty? : ( )
 * Is there a local specialty? : ( )
 * I'm a vegetarian. : ( )
 * I don't eat pork. : ( )
 * I don't eat beef. : ( )
 * I only eat kosher food. : ( )
 * Can you make it "lite", please? (less oil/butter/lard) : ( )
 * fixed-price meal : ( )
 * a la carte : ( )
 * breakfast : ( )
 * lunch : ( )
 * tea (meal) : ( )
 * supper : ( )
 * I want _____. : ( )
 * I want a dish containing _____. : ( )
 * chicken : ( )
 * beef : ( )
 * fish : ( )
 * ham : ( )
 * sausage : ( )
 * cheese : ( )
 * eggs : ( )
 * salad : ( )
 * (fresh) vegetables :  ( )
 * (fresh) fruit : ( )
 * bread : ( )
 * toast : ( )
 * noodles : ( )
 * rice : ( )
 * beans : ( )
 * May I have a glass of _____? : ( )
 * May I have a cup of _____? : ( )
 * May I have a bottle of _____? : ( )
 * coffee : ( )
 * tea (drink) : ( )
 * juice : ( )
 * (bubbly) water : ( )
 * (still) water : ( )
 * beer : ( )
 * red/white wine : ( )
 * May I have some _____? : ( )
 * salt : ( )
 * black pepper : ( )
 * butter : ( )
 * Excuse me, waiter? (getting attention of server): ( )
 * I'm finished. : ( )
 * It was delicious. : ( )
 * Please clear the plates. : ( )
 * The check, please. : ( )

Bars

 * Do you serve alcohol? : ( )
 * Is there table service? : ( )
 * A beer/two beers, please. : ( )
 * A glass of red/white wine, please. : ( )
 * A pint, please. : ( )
 * A bottle, please. : ( )
 * _____ (hard liquor) and _____ (mixer), please. : ( )
 * whiskey : ( )
 * vodka : ( )
 * rum : ( )
 * water : ( )
 * club soda : ( )
 * tonic water : ( )
 * orange juice : ( )
 * Coke (soda) : ( )
 * Do you have any bar snacks? : ( )
 * One more, please. : ( )
 * Another round, please. : ( )
 * When is closing time? : ( )
 * Cheers! : ( )

Shopping

 * Do you have this in my size? : ( )
 * How much is this? : ( )
 * That's too expensive. : ( )
 * Would you take _____? : ( )
 * expensive : ( )
 * cheap : ( )
 * I can't afford it. : ( )
 * I don't want it. : ( )
 * You're cheating me. : ( )
 * I'm not interested. : (..)
 * OK, I'll take it. : ( )
 * Can I have a bag? : ( )
 * Do you ship (overseas)? : ( )
 * I need... : ( )
 * ...toothpaste. : ( )
 * ...a toothbrush. : ( )
 * ...tampons. : . ( )
 * ...soap. : ( )
 * ...shampoo. : ( )
 * ...pain reliever. (e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen) : ( )
 * ...cold medicine. : ( )
 * ...stomach medicine. : ... ( )
 * ...a razor. : ( )
 * ...an umbrella. : ( )
 * ...sunblock lotion. : ( )
 * ...a postcard. : ( )
 * ...postage stamps. : ( )
 * ...batteries. : ( )
 * ...writing paper. : ( )
 * ...a pen. : ( )
 * ...English-language books. : ( )
 * ...English-language magazines. : ( )
 * ...an English-language newspaper. : ( )
 * ...an English-English dictionary. : ( )

Driving

 * I want to rent a car. : (mu eka gadi bhada re naba ku chahuchi )
 * Can I get insurance? : ( )
 * stop (on a street sign) : ( )
 * one way : ( )
 * yield : ( )
 * no parking : ( )
 * speed limit : ( )
 * gas (petrol) station : ( )
 * petrol : ( )
 * diesel : ( )

Authority

 * I haven't done anything wrong. : (mun kichhi bhul karini' )
 * It was a misunderstanding. : ( )
 * Where are you taking me? : (Kuade neiki jaucha mote? )
 * Am I under arrest? : ( )
 * I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen. : ( )
 * I want to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy/consulate. : ( )
 * I want to talk to a lawyer. : ( )
 * Can I just pay a fine now? : ( )

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Odintsovo

Odintsovo is a mid-sized industrial city in West Moscow Oblast.

Get in
Convenient trains called elektrichki depart for Odintsovo from Moscow's Belorussky Train Station (40 minutes). Bus #339 leaves about every 15 minutes from Moscow's Kievsky Bus Station for Odintsovo (40 minutes, 50 RUR one way).

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Odisha

Odisha (Odia: ଓଡ଼ିଶା Oṛiśā oh-RRIH-sah) formerly spelt Orissa, is a state in Eastern India.

Cities

Here are nine of the most notable cities.
 * — state capital, transport and education hub
 * (Berhampur) — the Silk City
 * — the former capital of Odisha and the twin of Bhubaneswar
 * — enchanting hills, verdant forests, winding streams, exotic wildlife and a rich tribal way of life
 * — the port city
 * (Jagannath Puri) — famous for Jagannath Temple and vibrant beach, and the most popular tourist destination in the state
 * — one of the biggest cities of Odisha, also known as "Steel City" of Odisha
 * — the biggest city in western Odisha
 * — the Kashmir of Odisha

Other destinations

 * — mangrove wetland park
 * — the second-largest lake in India, and a migratory bird hotspot. Also home to sea turtles and dolphins.
 * — a massive wild life sanctuary in Northern Odisha. Home to tigers and elephants

Understand
Odisha is a coastal state at the Bay of Bengal. The eastern part, close to the sea is more prosperous, with a lot of tourist locations and religious places. The western part is a hilly and forested area, generally drought prone. It is a predominantly tribal belt. However, the western part of the state contains enormous volumes of iron ore and various minerals.

It is a culturally rich state. The Bhubaneswar-Puri-Konark golden triangle is the pride of the state.

Traditionally, Odisha descended from the historical kingdom of Kalinga. The script for the Odia (Oriya) language derives from the Kalinga script, which is one of the descendants of the Brahmi script.

Culture
The people of Odisha are known for their hospitality. It is largely peaceful (there has never been any large scale violence on communal grounds), and the society is very tolerant and accepting towards other cultures. However, for reasons historical, economic and political, Odisha has remained isolated from the country's mainstream and hence has not been able to take in its stride the tremendous progress the Indian people have achieved in all spheres, including those the social sphere. The people, especially in the tribal western belt, remain extremely simple in their way of living, and are mostly unaware of the mannerisms of the urban world.

Talk
Odia (also spelled Oriya) is the local language. It is an Indo-European language like most North Indian languages. It is closely related to Bengali, to the extent that the two languages are mutually intelligible. Hindi is also spoken here. Many people understand English. Bengali is spoken particularly in the tourist centres, and even Telugu is widely spoken in southwestern Odisha.

By train
There are regular trains from Delhi, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

By plane
There is an airport in the heart of the city of Bhubaneswar with flights operated by all major airlines. It is well connected to other major destinations such as Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.

By taxi

 * Taxis or hired cars are available in important cities and towns.

By autorickshaw

 * Private rickshaws cost less than regular taxis but you will have to squash up with whoever else gets inside.

See
Temples, beaches and Chilka Lake. Shimilipal National Forest which is a paradise for nature lovers.

Buy
Odisha is well known for handicrafts. Sambalpuri and Kataki sarees in handspun cotton and silk or tussar, have traditional Hindu and Buddhist designs on them. There is filigree work in silver that you will find in Kataka. You will also find fine tribal work in brass and other metal-wire. Pattachitra is traditional painting on palm-leaf or raw silk.

Eat
A typical meal in Odisha consists of a main course and dessert. Typically breads (roti, paratta) are served as the main course for breakfast, whereas rice is eaten with lentils dal during lunch and dinner.The breakfast consists of chuda (poha, flattened rice), mudhi (muri, puffed rice), chuda can be eaten either as fried or with curd-banana-sugar (known as Chudaa Dahi). Mudhi is a famous snack in north Odisha. Different pitha also form the breakfast menu. The main course at lunch includes one or more curries, vegetables and pickles. Given the fondness for sweet foods, the dessert course may include generous portions of more than a single item. Odia desserts are made from a variety of ingredients, with milk, chhena (a form of cottage cheese), coconut, rice, and wheat flour being the most common.

Chhena podha is a dessert made of cheese and is a delicacy of Odisha. It is a must-try dessert and not found at any other place in India. Eat the rasagullas from the dhabas or the little snack stores set in freeways; they come in yellow-white and brown colours and are very delicious. Taste chena poda, another traditional sweet from Odisha that is made with fresh cheese, semolina and/or rice flour, cardamom, ghee and dried fruits and nuts. If you enjoy spicy food and are used to Indian cuisine, you can try out the local Odisha cuisine made out of seafood (like fish, tiger prawns and crab curry prepared with exotic spices).

Drink
Green coconut and sugarcane juice are popular.

Local alcoholic drinks are called mada. There is a large variety of mada made from tropical fruits and grains.

Sleep
There are several good hotels in Bhubaneswar, such as Trident Hilton, Hotel Mayfair, and Hotel Swosti Plaza. You can also get decent accommodation at the OTDC hotels all over the state in tourist locations. In the smaller towns, try to stay in the Forest Bungalows or Inspection Bungalows, mostly run for government officials on tour, but provided to others when vacant.

Stay safe
The area is infested with mosquitoes and so carry DEET insect-repellent spray, mosquito-repellent coils and take the doctor's advice, in advance, about anti-malarial medicines.

It is not advisable to venture out late in the night in deserted places and sea beaches, and it's better to have a local tour guide with you for company.

Coastal Odisha is also prone to cyclones, with the peak season from May to November.

Connect
There are cyber cafes in most of the important tourist cities like Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri; it will not be difficult to find one. The per-hour rate is also as low as ₹10/hour or even less.

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Odon

Odon is a city in Central Indiana.

Get in
Highway 231, a major state thoroughfare, passes four miles east of town for north/south access, and the newly constructed Interstate 69, one mile farther east, provides a north/south route to Bloomington and Evansville respectively. Highway 57 is available 7 miles west of town for alternate north/south access from the Evansville or Vincennes areas. Highway 58 passes through town for east/west access.

Evansville Regional Airport, Indianapolis International Airport, and the  Louisville International Airport offer easily accessible, excellent connections to Odon. Evansville Airport is about 1-1/2 hour south of Odon. The Indianapolis Airport is 1-3/4 hour northeast of Odon. The Louisville International Airport is 2 hours south of Odon. The Daviess County Airport, which is located 30 minutes southwest of Odon in Washington, provides cargo and charter services to various points regionally and nationally.

Get around
The town of Odon is only .9 square miles making it ideal for travel by foot. If you don't enjoy walking you will most likely need a car. There are no trains or buses in Odon.

Sleep
There are no hotels in Odon.

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Odsherred

Odsherred is a peninsula and municipality stretching northwards between the Isefjord and Sejerø Bay on the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark.

Understand
In 2022, it was home to 33,000 people.

Get in
From Copenhagen the fastest and cheapest way is through Hundested-Rørvig Ferry connection. By train go through Hillerød. The ferry only operates in daytime which means until around 18:00 in off-season.

The alternative is to go south of the fjord through Roskilde and Holbæk

Historical sites

Museums and galleries

Buy
Lammefjorden is reclaimed land used for growing vegetables. Many small farms that put up signs offering fruit, potatoes, carrots, leeks, eggs, etc.

Eat
The town of Rørvig has a speciality called Rørvigspegepølsen (the Rørvig sausage).

Sleep

Oddsherred has a huge amount of summerhouses, so if you are staying for more than a day or two, it might be a good idea to rent one. Most newer summerhouses (build in the last 20-30 years) are insulated so they can also be used during wintertime. Some of the most popular booking sites are: Dancenter, Dansommer and Novasol

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Oeiras

Oeiras is a city in Piauí.

The town grew around a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Victories established in 1695. The town was the capital of Piauí between 1759 and 1851.

Oeiras is a centre of religious pilgrimage and is best visited around Easter, or one of the other major religious festivals observed in the city. At other times, Oeiras is a pleasant, sleepy town.

See
A staircase up the Morro do Leme - a hill - leads to a large statue of Our Lady of Victories. There is a good view of the city from the top of the hill.

The Foot of God (O Pé de Deus)

The House of Powder (Casa da Pólvora)

Oldest museum in Piauí.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories.

Church of Our Lady of the Rosary

Café Oeiras

Colonial buildings.

Do
Holy Week. Including processions of Domingo de Ramos, do Fogaréu (Wednesday) and Senhor Morto (Good Friday).

July. Two folk festivals: Zooeiras and Forró Folia

15 August. Festival of Our Lady of Victories

8 December. Our Lady of Intercession (?) [Conceição]

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