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Batumi Georgia

hilalevy — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 06:46:37 +0000

This time I went on an organized trip on behalf of my workplace.

Excursion organized by Luna Tours.

We left the country on an Israeli flight,

the plane was a Smart Wings lease

a spacious new aircraft, it was a short, pleasant flight that took about

two and a half hours.

Batumi is a port city on the Black Sea.

We arrived at Batumi at noon, and we immediately saw gypsies.

It must be said that they are real nudes and are in every corner!

It is advisable not to treat them or give them money !!!

If you want to give them some food while you are in the restaurant

It’s possible but it’s best not to mess with them at all!

The gypsy usually pays someone a daily amount for her baby,

they obfuscate the baby with the certain drug so that it does not

cry or interfere and with him, they ask for money from passersby.

Don’t give it a hand! It is terrible.

The currency in Georgia is called Larry,

Larry = about one and a half Israeli shekels.

We arrived at our excellent hotel, the name of the Hotel:

Wyndham Batumi

If you get in trouble with the hotel name when you want to get to it by taxi

Just tell the driver: “Princess Casino“, this is the name of the hotel’s casino

and everyone knows this place.

The hotel is in a great location near the promenade, it has a casino,

excellent service, excellent breakfast,

parking, Internet access, well-equipped gym, excellent spa and

beautiful and clean rooms!

It is highly recommended!

After we got the room I rested a bit and later took a walk around the hotel area.

Near the hotel is Europe Square There are restaurants, shops,

fountains and promenade about 17 km long where you can rent bicycles

(5 Larry for bicycle, 15 Larry for quad bike, 30 Larry for double electric cinema)

or take a horse-drawn carriage, sit by the sea,

go round the giant wheel (3 Larry per round), and more…

I was sitting in a restaurant called Madea, next to the square, eating Hachapuri

(a pastry with cheese), the food at Batumi is very cheap!

There are all kinds of Hachapuri.

This is the Khakpuri I ate:

And this is the familiar and original kashpuri with cheese and butter egg

(which I did not eat):

I completed my day-steps in the hotel gym and ended it on the first day of the trip.

Day 2 – Today, an organized excursion was planned for a waterfall,

after a little group thinking we decided to take two taxi

With a drivers and stroll in places other than a waterfall,

so we closed with our lovely John and Thomas drivers

that each of us would pay 20$ a day for a trip and set off.

John’s Phone (possible at WhatsApp) 995568444844+

We asked the driver to see the Opposite restaurant

(it is only interesting from the outside),

and from there we went to the Botanic Gardens (entrance fee 15 Larry).

In the gardens there is an option to do part of the way with a small vehicle

for the group plus 5 Larry but we preferred to walk all the way!

Please note: since our driver dropped us off at the back entrance to

the gardens We walked most of the way downhill and not up.

From the gardens we continued to the Georgia-Turkey border,

We saw the border crossing, not far from it is a beautiful little waterfall

All the way the driver explained to us in clear English all the things we saw,

from there, we drove to the Citadel of Genonia

It is an ancient Roman fortress. We went in, took a tour, took pictures

and settled on it,

and from there we went to a waterfall (to which the whole our friends

traveled on the organized trip).

On the way we stopped at some beautiful and interesting places,

We got an explanation from the drivers about the streams we saw

and we also stopped by some beautiful bridges that overflowed a stream.

At the waterfall, we met all the guys who were just a few minutes ahead of us,

At the entrance to the waterfall you can buy churchella,

honey and other sweet and tasty things ..

Some sellers have already learned to speak Hebrew (-:

We had lunch at a nearby restaurant

and just as our hike ended, it started to rain.

We got on the vehicles and went back to the hotel.

We had an hour to get organized and went out with the whole group for

an evening of folklore, which took place in a family home in a village.

There we had dinner (not for my taste), after dinner a lovely children

appeared in traditional dances,

one of them sang in Hebrew at the end of the evening,

We joined her in song and dance (Hebrew songs) and enjoyed the atmosphere.

From there we went back to the hotel to sleep ..

Day 3 – We started the day on a walk with our guide,

most of the hike was around the hotel, we passed through the

statue of Madea, the boardwalk, summer theater,

flower Market (not a large market),

We toured a local market, saw a building that in originally served as a bank.

and other interesting buildings and places

Not far from the giant wheel we saw the statues identified with Batumi,

which are Ali and Nino –

a loving couple he was an Armenian warrior and she was a Georgian princess,

an impossible love.

The statues is about 7 meters tall, they move constantly and a few minutes

later come together and separate:

We arrived at Piazza, which has a number of interesting places to sit for coffee,

we saw the Chabad House which is not far away,

at the end of the hike we said goodbye to the guide and went to the funicular.

At 15 Larry, the cable car is on high observation,

all the way there very nice, and takes about 12 minutes each way.

After the observation, we went back down.

* It’s important to get on a funicular at a day with good visibility!

From there we walked up to the dolphinarium.

We passed through a beautiful park with a lake and a small living area,

We bought tickets to the Dolphin show, which was just adorable!

Only 15 Larry to the ticket. It is highly recommended !

From there we took a big taxi for all of us (10 Larry) and drove to

the Alphabet Tower, To the rotating restaurant at the top of the building.

We were told that the restaurant was only going around from 8 p.m.

We had delicious food there (service was a little annoying and slow),

the food there is not generally expensive but it is relatively expensive

for restaurants in Batumi.

From there we walked to Dona Pasta House where there are the most

amazing cakes in Batumi at funny prices!

Dona Bakeshop & Cafe Address:

Pharnavaz Mepe St, Akhaltsikhe, Georgia.

When it was dark we drove to the Chanting Fountains

(operating every day from 9 pm)

There are two places with such fountains, one near the hotel and

one within driving distance.

We watched the fountains (away from the hotel) and then went back

to the hotel Who to sleep and who to turn around in the piazza.

Day 4 of the Tour – we took an organized Jeep Tour for the Mtirala Nature Reserve!

A nature walk in the area about 40 minutes drive from the hotel,

the road was beautiful, we stopped at several places along the way,

We crossed a river on a bridge and also in a wooden wagon on ropes,

Some members of the group did omega (I wouldn’t recommend it,

it didn’t look very safe).

There were some hiking options,

each one chooses the route they want according to their level of difficulty

and destination.

We walked about 700 meters towards the lake, it was beautiful and fun.

When we returned from the jeep tour, we asked our driver to drop us off

at the Turkish market called the Chopa Market,

In the market you will find good counterfeits of Adidas, Nike, Under-Armor

and the like…

There are bags, shoes, clothes, tools for the home and full of Israelis (-:

From there we took a taxi to the hotel, rested for a bit and took a walk on

the street parallel to the hotel.

There are interesting shops of shoes, makeup, cheap cigarettes, clothing

and well-known brands (expensive brands, which isn’t expensive there).

We had dinner at Chabad House again,

recommended restaurant for all opinions! good food, large and rich

dishes and reasonably priced,

and of course – kosher !!

From there we walked at night on the promenade, everything was

bright and beautiful,

we saw the statue of lovers again and saw chanting fountains

in the promenade area.

It was pleasant and beautiful, and from there we returned to the hotel for

one last night in Batumi.

Important general tips:

* 4 full days in Batumi is enough.

* Sim card for the phone (for internet browsing) can be bought at a really cheap price

at the airport or at any phone shop in town.

* We were a big group, we traveled in the same places and still everyone had a

different experience from wherever we were.

There are those who very much liked a particular place and there are those

who did not like (the exact same place), so take any recommendation

in limited warranty.

* All Batumi attractions are cheap! (Meanwhile).

* It is not recommended to rent a car in Batumi because they drive like

crazy there!

Bus drivers also act irresponsibly towards the passengers on the bus.

On the other hand, you can find a courteous taxi driver who travels legally

and knows the driving culture on the spot.

* The taxis in Batumi are very cheap. Taxi ride around town (no matter how

many people) costs between 5 and 10 Larry! no more.

* A day trip outside Batumi (up to an hour’s drive from the city) will cost

between 80 and 100 Larry to a taxi with a driver next to you.

* Those who do not join the organized trips can save a lot of money.

Just decide where you want to go, take a driver and travel independently to

all the sites cheaply, in a very significant financial gap.

For example, we paid 33 $ per person for a jeep ride and there we met people

who took a taxi to the same place,

they paid 80 Larry for a taxi! For everyone together, for the entire trip. Crazy gap!

* Summer: atoms full of tourists, especially from Russia, the roads can be

very crowded.

* Aqua Park – A small water park, suitable for families.

* Near the dolphinarium there is a beautiful park with a small lake and zoo

suitable for children.

* The Black Sea is dangerous – in a few steps the water suddenly reaches deep,

make sure there is a lifeguard on the beach where you are.

* Fish Bazar – picks the fish you want to eat and takes it to a nearby

restaurant there you prepare it as you wish (restaurant name Blue sea).

* Churchhalla – selling everywhere (about Larry and a half), I

buy Churchhalla at a Small Boutique Store

Near my hotel, because it is the most aesthetically clean! a little more

expensive (3.5 Larry) but most delicious and worthwhile!

* Nightclubs – CAUTION! Don’t get into a dubious club!

Men, not agreeing to girls to join your table,

this “pleasure” can cost you dearly!

You will be surprised to receive a 2000 Larry account at the end of the evening.

Stingers of this kind are known from Thailand and there are same clubs here too,

so be vigilant.

Do you have any more tips on Batumi?

I would be happy if you write it in the comments.

* The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi. Want to read more about Georgia?

Read here about a tour of Yochai in Georgia.

Overall this is a close, lightweight destination, suitable for everyone, and it’s

best to get there between May and September.

Enjoy!

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Odessa Ukraine

hilalevy — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:15:00 +0000

Shoham (my daughter) and Nahurai's trip

September 2019

Odessa is a Ukrainian port city on the Black Sea coast.

In Odessa, you will find inexpensive hotels, good and cheap restaurants, kosher food,

Excursions to the artist’s tomb of Rabbi Nachman, Amusement Park, Spa, Shopping, Beaches, Stormy Nightlife and more

When to Travel in Odessa?

Odessa is recommended in the summer months – from late June to early September.

We arrived at the end of September and it was already the end of the season, some of the entertainment venues were closed and it was getting cooler.

Flight – with Ukrainian Airlines, costing $ 225 including 2 trolleys and one large suitcase.

Sim card – Buyers at the airport, about $ 10 a ticket. Do not buy from anyone who does not help you install the card!

Hotels – To reduce your stay and indulge in good hotels we divided the accommodation into 2 hotels,

All the detailed below.

Our trip:

The first day of our trip – we landed very early in the morning in Odessa, purchased a SIM card, and took a taxi to our first hotel.

Tip: Do not leave the field before installing the Uber Uber app. Only Uber is recommended to order a driver,

That way, you pay half the price for each trip!

For the first 2 nights, we stayed at the Frapoli 21 Hotel.

Note there is another hotel with a similar name, so don’t get confused

Hotel address: Troitskaia 34, Odessa, 65014, Ukraine

Link to booking a room at this excellent hotel here

To get the room so early in the morning (and breakfast) we added a night,

That is, we booked the hotel for the night we left the country, so the room was waiting for us when we arrived.

After settling in and relaxing at the hotel, we had breakfast and drove to the market 7 km

Opinions about the market are divisive, some recommendations and some who say it is unnecessary, we liked the market!

We found a lot of reality in it (mostly imitation of men’s brands), and we even went back to it later!

Seventh-mile Market:

This is a huge market in the size of everything. Thousands of containers of fine slices that create alleys.

Each alley has its products. Toys, clothes, shoes and everything else.

High-quality imitations of luxury brands sell cheap.

Please note: There are no prices for the products, you have to ask the seller and you can bargain if you want.

You can spend even two days shopping in this market.

The main alley of the market has many money changers with a good currency exchange rate.

The market is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

From there we traveled to the pedestrian street / Arcadia Promenade, where Ibiza Beach and Itka Beach are located, and Mantra Club.

Arcadia

A neighborhood located about half an hour from the city center, the neighborhood is known as the “Ibiza of Ukraine”.

During the day, the Arcadia area is full of families visiting the beach, but at night,

Especially during the summer, the place becomes the center of the city,

With clubs, bars and people dancing all night.

If you arrive out of season, the clubs, which are on the beach, will probably be closed.

Address: Arcadia, Odessa

The second day of our trip –

Today we strolled on Deribasovskaya Street –

The main street in Odessa called Drivasovskaya is an attraction in itself,

The street is full of street shows, musicians, shops and restaurants, flower sellers, horse/pony rides.

There are also open buses touring various places in the city.

There is also a candy store there that puts a lollipop workshop for the kids in the form the child chooses.

The lovely workshop, fun for kids ..

Pleasant to stroll and sit down to eat or just have a beer on this street, there is a great atmosphere there.

The stores on Dribesibska Street are very diverse, you can find luxury brands stores like Tommy Hilfiger,

Armenian and Gucci, and also cheap clothing stores, the likes of which you will only see in Europe.

In the early afternoon, we were at the Arc Spa, which is in the Arcadia district.

The spa has treatment rooms that offer more than 100 types of massages, saunas in 10 different styles,

Japanese Jacuzzi, Indoor Semi-Olympic Pool, Cave Shaped Rest Room,

Salt bath and many other luxurious facilities at great prices. site.

Monday night and last at our Hotel Parpoli 21. Tomorrow they move to a new hotel.

The third day of the trip –

Like we said before, we went back to the 7km market to do shopping, fun!

After a few hours at the market, we had lunch

And we drove to our second hotel, the perfect Nemo Hotel! Resort & Spa Hotel – NEMO

Address: Plyazh Lanzheron 25, Odessa, 65012, Ukraine

The hotel has a 3-day dolphin pool (discounted hotel guests),

Dolphin swimming (about $ 100 for 10 minutes swimming for hotel guests, option to purchase photos that a professional photographer is taking with you).

The hotel has a crazy gym, stunning pools with stunning views, a beach, free massage armchairs, great restaurants and more

Near the hotel, there is a wonderful beachfront promenade, with nice restaurants and places to sit and spend a few hours having fun.

We chose to spend our fourth day on a trip to the Nemo Hotel

We saw a cool dolphin show and enjoyed the spa and pools in the hotel

On the last day we spent mostly at the hotel

This is what awaits us in our room, look what sweetness:

Shoham swam today with a very experiential swim with dolphins,

We had a nice day at the pool and at sea

And in the evening we traveled with a driver booked via Uber to the airport (5 EUR via Uber).

Kosher Restaurants in Odessa:

* Ravarkadia in the middle of Arcadia Avenue Israeli food

15% discount to the Odessa Facebook group for Israelis and travelers.

Address: Arkadiyska Alley, 1, Odesa, Odessa Oblast

recommended!

* Midence (close to our first hotel)

* Brooklyn Pizza

* Rosemary Restaurant

Clubs in Odessa:

The most famous clubs in the borough, and throughout the city, are Ibiza Beach Club and Itaka Beach Club.

The Ibiza Club is one of the most prestigious and prestigious clubs in Ukraine.

The club is located on the shores of the Black Sea and is open at all hours of the day.

In the morning – the complex offers sunbeds and umbrellas, a restaurant and a bar.

At night – the world’s best DJs record for the blinders in two separate dance floors.

Ibiza has the wildest parties in Odessa and, from time to time, performances by internationally renowned artists.

Warning: There are many stories about serious selection at the entrance and sting attempts at clubs in Odessa.

Do not agree that girls from the club (waitresses) sit at your table,

And of course, you won’t order a drink or anything else, otherwise, you will get into a very inflated account.

If girls sit down next to you tell them to leave or you leave the place yourself.

Ithaca Club –

The Ithaca club has a different style than Ibiza. This is a big club that looks like a huge amphitheater,

The club attracts crowds of locals and tourists alike. It’s in a resort, right on the beach,

And offers upstairs house music and techno, and downstairs right by the pool – pop music.

Park Residence Club, a slightly different atmosphere than most clubs,

The club is decorated in a modern style and attracts all the beautiful and right in town.

The Captain Morgan Club, located downtown, is the place for celebs.

The club is an attraction for celebrities, both locals and around the world.

Palladium Club – serves as a daytime dining and nightclub dance club

More places to see and spend:

If you come to Odessa in the summer and the hot weather you can spend in a Hawaiian water park.

It is slightly closer than the second water park, which is 25 minutes out of town.

* Hawaii Water Park is suitable for both adults and children and is located in the Arcadia district.

* Primosky Boulevard – a central area adjacent to the harbor, town hall, Odessa Star Avenue,

To the Patiomkin Stairs, Vorontsov Palace and Central Station.

* Potemkin 192 Stairs – Potomkin Stairs is a 142-foot staircase.

This long staircase was built in the 19th century to allow direct access from the city to the port and is now a landmark and symbol of the city of Odessa.

The length of the staircase is mainly an optical illusion: from the bottom, the stairs seem to go on and never end.

There is no fear of getting tired of the stairs, as these are only 192 stairs in 10 equal sections.

Anyone who needs or wants a tram, however, raises and lowers the cost of 3 hryvnia in each direction.

The stairs are the main entrance to the city from the direction of the harbor.

The place is really nice and even provides a nice view of the harbor and the sea. At night the area is lit.

In the middle of the Piomatkin stairs there is a large park entrance, if you go up the stairs then turn left and you will see the park

As you descend from the stairs, continue the stroll on the marina’s enchanting promenade,

It also offers countless restaurants, cafes and local shops.

A place that fits beautiful pictures, especially for Instagram enthusiasts.

Stair address: Potemkin Stairs, Odessa

* Shevchenko Park – simply a lovely place to stroll.

* Sign I LOVE ODESSA near the main train station.

* Odessa Amusement Park – Address: Uspenska Street, 1, Odesa, Odes’ka oblast

web site

* Odessa Port: Odessa, the largest port in Ukraine, one of the most important on the Black Sea.

Enjoy walking in the harbor and see with your own eyes the centrality of the city: pay attention to the hustle and bustle of ships,

The many sailors and pedestrians, and plan to reach the end of the pier. This location offers a lovely view of the sea,

A spectacle whose beauty is more than doubled at sunrise or sunset. Address: Port of Odessa, Odessa

* Nemo Dolphinarium – the main attraction in the area other than the beach itself.

Address: Lanzheron, Odessa

* White Tone Beauty Salon – offers cosmetic treatments, a variety of massages,

Haircuts for men / women / children, manicure / pedicure

Address: Odessa Street: 85 Malaya Arnautskaya

* The Londonskaya SPA Hotel – a 4-star hotel located just 6 minutes’ walk from the beach,

10 minutes from Main Drivsovskie Street and a minute to the Patiomkin steps, and only 300 meters from the Opera and Ballet.

Beaches in Odessa

Odessa is a seaside town, which means it has quite a few beaches and everyone is very busy during the summer months.

Apart from the beaches, we have already mentioned, the closest beach to the heart of the city is Lanzheron Beach,

It is a very popular beach due to its proximity and access to the city.

You can, of course, rent a beach umbrella and beach chairs instead.

While spending time there, you can hop on one of the many restaurants and bars located right next to the beach.

Shopping in Odessa:

Riviera Shopping City Mall – A large, modern mall that is about a half-hour drive from downtown, this is a relatively new mall, it has a great super,

Brand stores on the first floor (mango, Zara and the like), local designer shops, several restaurants, and cafes and a children’s playground.

Address: Pivdenna Rd, 101а.

Afina Gallery – a luxury shopping center located near Drivasovskie Street, instead of dozens of fashion stores,

A number of international brands, shoe stores, books, home appliances, electrical appliances, and good restaurants.

Address: Grecheskaya Sq. 3/4.

Europa – A modern downtown shopping center that offers a pleasant atmosphere, a variety of fashion shops, books, cosmetics and more.

The place has several restaurants and cafes, a great place to spend a few hours.

Address: Derybasivska Street, 21.

Privoz – The Frevose Market allows shopping enthusiasts to enjoy perfect entertainment and buy plenty of products at affordable prices.

Freibose is a colorful and vibrant market, located near the main train station, with many food stalls and food products,

And lots of booths and shops where you can buy clothes, cosmetics, accessories, souvenirs, and decorative items. (Near Freebuz there is a zoo).

Address: Privoznaya St., 14

Big shopping Malls: Riveira City, City Center

Did you want to go to Odessa? We would love to hear about it here in the comments below,

Thanks!

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