You do realize what a gift you give to people around the world, don’t you? You show us the beauty of ALL human souls! You bring the reality of the shared kindness that is out in the world while the Media tries to get us to believe that only evil exists in certain areas! You are a blessing! Keep it up and share the love! 🙏🏼❤️
Every time Odessa is mentioned in the news, which is sadly a lot right now, I think back to this video. I'd love to take this ferry one day, I hope peace returns to the people of Ukraine soon.
Keep your propaganda to yourself,it was so easy to maintain peace for you idiots! Just deny the north atlantic terror organisation! And nothing would had happened but ohhhhh you guys wanted to join soooo bad and wanted to join the 4th reich . Ukraine gets what it deserves! Not Russia is the invader nor the terrorists! No its Nato! Together with the nazi state of Ukraine . I hope all you motherfer's die slow! Bunch of neo Na.zi's Regards from the Netherlands.
There is a ferry from Varna (Bulgaria) to Georgia, although information about it is not as accessible as for the one in Ukraine, but you might be interested in it, at least until things settle with Russia.
It looks increasingly likely,that Russia is successfully finishing the SMO from now on rather sooner than later . 🤞 Everything will be back to normal in the foreseeable future .
I've found that the best cure for seasickness is being outside, in a place where you can SEE the sea. Motion sickness, of any kind, is usually caused by a disparity between what you can see and what you can feel. Staying in a cabin will only ever make it worse. Spent 30 years working aboard ships and I'd only ever start to feel seasick when I was concentrating on my job and ignoring my surroundings. Go and have walk around for 5 minutes and the feeling would subside again. Similar thing with carsickness. If you're concentrating on your phone, with the window closed, you'll get motion sickness. Put down the phone, open a window, look outside and you'll feel much better.
Yes, to avoid motion sickness on a ship if you stare at the line where the water and the sky meet it can help prevent nausea. You can do this outside or sit inside and look out a window. In a car, stare at the road ahead, don't try to read a book.
I used to get car sea sickness in my Grandparents land yacht. It was a late 1970's Cadillac. I was used to riding and feeling all the bumps and road noise. Without it I got quesy.
As the 2nd mate, I can safely say that you coped very well with the stormy weather. People, even with 20 years of experience at sea, also get dizziness and nausea during a storm. ;)
On my first night as crew on a very large cruise ship, we hit a storm North of Alaska that broke one of the stabilisers off. The next morning I met the Captain while walking around. He took one look at me and knew the sort of night I had and said, "Don't feel bad. Even I was sick last night!" :D
I worked as an international truck driver from Ireland to Europe. Now have a travel company in Peru. Truck drivers lead an existentialist life. However, it is being destroyed by legislation and technology. I am so glad to have done that job and met great people. Nowadays Latin America has new travel adventures. Well done on a great video.
I was a US Navy Sailor for 20 years and this whole episode makes me feel nostalgic. I used to love when the ship rocked, because it would put me right to sleep.
How do you live on a ship 20 years without woman? I heard sailors for many mounth in sea no woman, is it was masturbation or how sailors do this? Was it like in prison gay relations between sailor?
@@minneso5424 You're talking to real men and women now. They don't have to do such things every 5 minutes like a teenager you know.. Duty, work, sleep and repeat!
It is truly remarkable how you just become more sweet and endearing when you are feeling poorly and your experiences take a turn for the worse. You have a gift in reframing all things in a positive light, even your own personal discomfort and disappointment. Hope you have a lovely rest time with your family!
I only found your channel recently and I love it! As someone who struggles with social anxiety, I admire how bravely you wander through the world without prejudices and with a open and appreciating heart. It inspires me so much that I want to step out into the world a bit more myself. So thank you very much, you really make an impact with your videos Eva!
As a former sailor, though not prone to seasickness, A good thing to have handy is soda crackers. Plain is best. They give you something to have in your stomach, if you can't keep food down. If you are feeling nauseous, it gives you something to have in your stomach to prevent the dry heaves and possible internal problems.
Urrrgh. I love everything about this video, I love that you are not romanticizing everything, that for always trying to show what's real and yet, still seeing the good and silver-lining in everything. You never fail to inspire me as a young adult and a woman to see the world in a different paradigm. You empower us women, to travel and explore, meet new people along the way, proving that humanity still exists.
Seriously smashing editing ... the narration flowed so well, the scenery surprisingly dramatic and the music just sold the story. Glad you're home safe x
As a U.S. truck driver who only ran the lower 48 states, my longest run was from the Orlando area to Kent Washington, loaded on a Thursday and was at the customer in Washington State on Monday before the morning commute started. I was running team with my wife.
Honestly, i envy you, Eva. You are living the life i wish i have. However, i feel so lucky to ever find your channel, where all your journey shows me the things, the places, the wonders, i don't know when i would get the chance to see and experience by myself. Thank you for the videos, i know it isn't an easy job to do everything by yourself. I hope you're always healthy and able to do all your plans in the future.
Just found this video in my feed and thought when I read the title - oh well, someone is very courageous to go by ship into a war zone. But then I saw it is one year old. Nice video!
me too, that sound strange now with the current war situation. When her roomate told, I live in Mikolaiv , I was thinking it is occupied now , no way they could do Odessa to it and wonder where all these people are now....
I have travelled on a cargo ship a couple of times. There really isn't very much to do but I did enjoy a particular occasion in which the crew invited all the passengers on deck for a BBQ. Eating salmon and king prawns whilst the vessel drifted between multiple oil rigs was pretty cool. And the rooms themselves were plenty comfortable. I was fortunate in the respect that I was in a cabin with a single bed and shower.
I don't understand this "nothing to do" thing. Don't people read books nowadays? Are they so dependent on the internet? On a trip like this I would take at least two books to read.
That is a humongous ship! I also get sick on buses and trains specially if I try to read a book. A big thank you for showing us so many parts of the world and most importantly the people that live there. The more we see. the more we understand and hopefully the more we want to live in peace while appreciating and celebrating our differences. Happy you made it home safe.
I like myself.. but I suck at story telling. I am trying though. Watch them all... and hopefully I can become a great story teller - because I go on lots of adventures!
I seriously can't adequately tell you how inspiring you are!! I'm 24 and kinda afraid to travel alone as a woman. Or travel alone at all, lol! But you make life overall look so worth exploring and enjoying every last adventure (and misadventure) while living in the moment/savoring the experiences. So thank u very much for pushing an anxious person to pursue the dream of travel and multicultural education :) :) your videos are a treat, much love to you for the coming new year and whatever it brings.
Loved seeing this ship and your adventure crossing! I’m glad you were able to room with a female, that brings me joy they bunked you together! Always more safety in numbers.
@@evazubeck I was laughing so hard when she was trying to convince you to come home with her first before going to Poland! So funny and sweet!! She must’ve been so sad to part ways at the end haha
I am watching all the way from a tiny island in the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago. Thank you for showing those of us who might never have the opportunity to travel to places like these. You are amazing and brave and you also encourages me to be brave when anxiety sets in. Enjoy your time with your family and I hope you show us what Christmas is like at home 💖💖
@@cameliaradu2899 I'm outside of Charlotte, NC, USA and wish I was back there in Romania visiting family. :) Trage un pupic si o salutare spre Timisoara pentru mine. :D
Eva - that's how the sea is - you move at its speed (or bad things happen). Really glad you're safely home - hope Christmas goes well in Poland. As for 2022 - we'll be following you anyway - whether you're on the road or not. Can't work out if you find happiness wherever you go, or you make happiness - but it's a great gift to have, and lovely to watch. Keep safe, stay brave.
Eva, I worked on Cruise ships, 1999 to 2005. You walking around that ferry brought back memories. Very similar although Cruise Ships are huge. I traveled the world with Carnival. Great times. Coincidentally I'm driving Class One trucks now, who knew. I'm still traveling to Poland a few times a year as my wife lives and works in Wroclaw. Long Story, no time...she is Polish and born in Wroclaw. I love the defender and all your Canadian stuff. Be safe out there.🙏🌞🎄
You didn’t mention it but you’ve taken the reverse path that Jason and the Argonauts took several thousand years ago from Greece to the legendary Colchis! Its remarkable how life imitates art and only in retrospect does the fact become clear we sail in the wake of the legendary heroes of old.
I loved this adventure! It reminded me of trips on passenger and cargo ferries I took on my travels back in the 1980s--principally in Greece/Turkey, and Washington State/western Canada. The look and atmosphere of that ship is sooo familiar! Back then in the olden days of slow, analog travel, no internet, just chatting and hanging out with strangers. this sort of experience was common. It's reassuring to me that it still exists somewhere out there. I was luckier than you though in that I don't get seasick! I think you would've enjoyed it far more if you'd felt better. Still, you did an admirable job adjusting your modern, millennial pace to the tempo of the 20th century! I hope you'll always enjoy the memories. And for me, I'll just add that it was really nice not to see everyone wearing masks, and to be able to forget about covid nightmare world for half an hour. Thanks so much for the video!
What an amazing adventure ! I would never want to live it myself, but I'm grateful to witness how it can look like. Thank you so much for sharing all kinds of traveling with us ! Have a wonderful day Eva. Enjoy this family time. 🥰
I've done an overnight ferry twice from the UK to Denmark and Rotterdam and very similar but my rooms were a bit smaller and then a UK to New York cruise on the QM2 which was on another level even though I was in a budget cabin with no window, the weather wasn't the best on all the trips I was luckily not sick, just swaying for a few days when I got off!
I was a career man in the US Navy and I loved sleeping on ships. The rocking motion and sound of the waves hitting the hull gave me the best sleep. Plus I don't get motion sickness. ;)
Hi Ava ,from new Mexico USA I love your down to earth attitude living raw and realistic, I really appreciate you taking us on your adventures thank you 😉
Happy Thanksgiving from the USA. A day of being thankful for our blessings and salvation. God bless you and may He watch over you in your travels. May the Lord be gracious to you and give you peace.
Something strange happens when you travel by sea. It's almost as if you slip into a different reality, time itself seems to pass differently. It's as if you breathe in when you board the ship but don't breath out until you disembark. As the Scythian philosopher, Anacharsis said - “There are three sorts of people; those who are alive, those who are dead, and those who are at sea.” Hope the Landy is behaving. I'll be working on mine (almost identical to yours) this weekend.
I'm always both thrilled and anxious on many of these adventures! I got so nervous when you toured the ship imagining someone grabbing you! I think your wonderful brave, positive energy keeps every bad thing at bay!
Love your way of portraying the places you visit, love your positive personality. You make me smile, give me hope and make me believe in humanity and kindness. I'm also Polish (much, much older than you:) and always loved traveling and adventures. But I was never half as brave as you are, Eva. Wish you the best, buddy!
I felt for you suffering through seasickness because I get horribly sick on boats, ship, as a passenger in a car, etc. But I had to tell you that the motion sickness "bandaid" that goes behind your ear (it stays on and works for 3-4 days and then you can put a new one on if needed) is a total game changer! It's a prescription medicine and it is amazing! Safe Travels!
I really enjoy your new adventures with Odessey! It brings you to experience a very different kind of travel we don't see and I feel it gives you more opportunities to meet locals. You really inspire me to change the way I have been traveling.
I appreciate your channel so much - I agree with your stance on tourism, once I started traveling on my own when I was 18, I sought out ways to experience the places I visited through the eyes of a local, with people who lived there, and my desire was to spend my time living like I had always lived there and experiencing the culture of each place in ways I don't think many people think about. My favorite moments have been shared with strangers from many walks of life, and while I haven't gotten to travel in a long time, your videos give me that same feeling and I'm grateful for that. I hope I get to go back to this someday. Safe travels, Eva!
Thank you for sharing your travels! You really have a way of bringing the experience to those who watch. I’ve had some wild adventures in Sweden, Latvia, Greece, Italy, Korea and Japan. Your travel vlog is inspiring me to get back out there! Blessings to you from Kentucky!
Great story! I miss sunrises and sunsets at sea. Nothing beats them, at all. I love stormy weather at sea. Especially when your bunk is port to starboard and the sea rocks you to sleep! Miss those days!
Hello Eva. I’ve been following your channel for quite some time now and your adventures are amazing!! Me and my wife travel a lot as well. Throughout the world but you are living our dream. Seeing unknown places. Specially “living” in such a small car repacking all the time. 😊 Thanks your letting us be part of your adventure and hope to see you soon on your next. Love from The Netherlands.
It's amazing how connected I feel to Eva and her travels, you take me to a range of emotions and always I end up more motivated and excited. All the love from Syria Eva, keep up..
I use to work on cruise ships. Those rough sea days were always my favorites. I'll never forget bouncing around the Med on some of those cruises. The best (or worst depending on how you see it) was when we had 12 meter waves and the captain didn't use stabilizers. We were en route to a dry-dock so there were only crew on board. It was an experience.
@@evazubeck Oddly enough, I've only ever gotten seasick once...and it was the first time I ever went deep sea fishing (as a kid). It never happened to me on ships though. Definitely some wild moments. Your adventures on that cargo ship seem pretty intense at times too...safe travels.
It’s great to see how hard our life at sea seams to be when seen from an outsider point of view. I have spent my life on such toro vessels travelling around the world. Wouldn’t have chosen an other job in the world. Its not easy but you learn to take it as it comes.
Dear BIBE That was an amazingly remarkable journey..beautiful, raw n rustic “home run”. Thank u so much for sharing yr adventures as always.. its priceless.. Rest n recuperate n enjoy yr “family bonding” …. Look forward to yr “wrap up” video.. Be well n take good care Love u Eva
Welcome home Eva! It's been an absolute journey I have to say, so thank you for sharing your adventure with us and teaching us so many values along the way. You have done yourself proud! Enjoy your much needed down time with your family and hopefully see more of you in the near future.
We live in Istanbul and we were in Capadocia just before you and Batumi a week after you left. These cargo ferries also come to Istanbul from Odessa and I often see them, so it's interesting to see what they are like inside. I think they give Turkey and Georgia an important link to Europe.
Amazing video and well made content as always. Eva you are a inspiration to many who want to live life on own terms. It takes a lot of courage for a single women to travel in unknown places . Taking risks, exploring world and positivity at every hurdles you come across is inspiring. . Your smile in every situation, lights us up to see the world through your eyes.
The Blacksea is deep and dark so much so that much of its depths are de oxygenated all year round and only those winter storms mix O2 into the mid layers. The effect though is anything that sinks in it is preserved it doesnt rot or rust ... Remember thats the sea of Jason and the Argonauts and even earlier.... Where wine was first made.. and apples grown. The archeology goes back to a time when the sea level itself was much lower.. And you carefully dodged the whole Crimea problem which may also be why the truckers wanted to keep low profiles.😉👍🏼
Maybe you ladies should get several channels together and try a group convoy of lady travelers. Someone else mentioned another channel. The one that comes to my mind is Hannah Lee Duggin, The only problem is traveling around and across international boarders with pets. You would have to check out the limitations and regulations you could run into. Shared talents would be interesting to see.
You are not a full time traveller, you are in fact a full time writer and a poetesses! I like the things that you did not say but wanted to or finding it hard to put in words. Keep travelling. “To travel, to experience and learn: that is to live.” ~ Tenzing Norgay (one of the first men to climb the trip of the Everest)
Love Love Love this!!! Brilliant way to travel!!! I love all that engineering + mechanical stuff: seeing the underbelly of our commercial industries + all the transport activity behind the scenes. Did you know you can slow travel from Plymouth UK to New York by cargo ship? It takes about 2.5 weeks, takes you up by the arctic circle and costs around £2250? I would do it!! Happy travels Eva!!!
We love you Eva, thank you for taking us along. Some times we laughed with and some times we cried. Other times we experienced every emotion. Makes us realize just how brave you are! Can’t wait for our next adventure!!😀💕
girl i eat instant ramen for breakfast even when my fridge is fully stocked haha this was an amazing travel adventure i felt like i was a part of it for months!! i almost think of you now as my big sister eva thank you for all your videos❤
I grew up in Constanta, Romania which has the largest maritime port on the Black Sea and also home to the Romanian seaside. Even though I am in Canada now, the Black Sea has a soft spot in my heart. Nice video
I live in Michigan by one of the freshwater seas; where the blue water bridge is, and there are chances to take a cruise on a tanker. They even used to have one's way back on the famous Edmund Fitsgerald, which was the Titanic of the great lakes in Michigan. They're actually really nice, from what i have heard, good food and lots of time to look out over the lakes and the rooms are really nice.
Hi, nice video riding a ship it really is quite enjoyable. My reminder to all who wanted to experience what you did is when you embark on the ship, after you placed all your things in your cabin, familiarize yourself with emergency exits or emergency plans which are mostly posted on alleyways of the accommodation area. Take care always and be safe.
I have seen a few of your vids before but I liked this 1 the best it was just so honest about a working ship and your facile expression was a great part of telling the story.
"Unexciting and boring"? Yes, relatively speaking, I agree, except for one thing, Eva. Namely the love you evoke! Love you, Eva! I love to see how you hold up under virtually unavoidable boredom and seasickness and such and to empathize with you through a "veil of love" and virtually feel your boredom and seasickness. But not that I would deliberately or carelessly seek out or encourage boredom and seasickness for you or me or anyone else. And watching this video once is enough. There are plenty of additional great videos of yours to watch. And yes, this video is definitely educational. It gives me a good idea of travel options I might consider. And it tells me one more important fact. Namely, Eva does not like to be bored and seasick. Many, many thanks for doing this video, Eva!
I’m not sure Mike would approve of this matchmaking 😂 I spent a week on a 20 passenger boat in the Galápagos Islands. I would get seasick every night I couldn’t finish dinner I had to just lie down and close my eyes and go to sleep lol
True - but there are many couples that have are open to other experiences while still loving one another…not saying that’s what it is, but spending so much time apart is difficult and you can’t always wait for your partner to approve of things. I’m trying to say this respectfully so I hope I’m not offending anyone.
@@kareemaafteraddiction8965oh yes, it also can be. Reasoning for relationship to be open really does makes sense when you look at it in that way. Thank you.
I have suffered from very bad motion sickness for a long time. I find the only thing that actually helps is to be very full. When I'm on a boat I snack constantly. The challenge is to fine foods I can stay interested in, even when not hungry. Still, it's way better then sea sickness. Maybe give it a try and hopefully this help whoever might read this.
I've been on a wild ride on a ship myself. Was on a cruise ship in the Gulf Of Mexico during Hurricane Ike. The captain would keep us in calm water during the day and then nose directly into the storm at night to get back on course. I felt sorry for the crew because they had endless messes to clean up including mine when I aimed for the toilet to puke but somehow missed. They were passing out sea sickness meds like free Halloween candy. Only time I've ever been sick on a boat and I spend A LOT of time out on the lake on my own 17' 7" fishing boat with the water sometimes pretty rough.
To my surprise the sign at 3:11 is in Swedish. Must be an older Stena Line ferry that nowadays travels the Black Sea edit: This ship, M/S GREIFSWALD, was actually only chartered to Stena Line in Gothenburg, Sweden for two months in 1999. Somehow it got some Swedish saftey signs that are kept. Really cool!
The Greifswald did mostly Neu Mukran in Germany to Klaipeda, Lithuania. Not a bad ship. Been on it several times on my way to Moscow by truck, coming from the Netherlands. Great times!
This cargo ship experience is very similar of my own on several Alaska Marine Highway ferries. Basic, but equitable. I survived 2 different nights without reserving the berth, wandering the boat like a ghost, alone, without the place to rest my head and very cold. But the destination was always worth it. BTW, I love your videos!!
Eva, you are such an inspiration. I get teary eyed so often when watching your videos, simply because of your brave, raw gentled spirited humanity! My travels in the US are bittersweet, there's a lot of pain and growth, obstacles to overcome... and for me interpersonal relationships and being taken advantage of by people here in my country who lack morals. You've given me and my partner a window into places on the other side of the world, and along with your experiences has been a rekindling of our faith in humanity. Things are really rough over here in the States, socially, and I just really resonate with who you are as a person, and I never want to lose these beautiful aspects of our shared humanity. I am relieved you are tucking in for the winter, and I really REALLY look forward to what you decide to do come spring. Beaming tons of love and well wishes, prayers, good vibes from my little neck of the woods near the Canadian border in NE Washington. So grateful for your work here. Thank you so much. 🌈💖🤲🏽🌟🎶🚙🌄🌠💥🐄🍂🍁🌲🍃🚢☕💻🔧⚙🤗💕🥙🍜🌼🌆🌞✨✌🏽
It was quite common for young people to work their passage from the UK to S America on a cargo ship in the '60's. Atlantic storms were no fun but it was a great way to see the World.
I always got seasick or motion sickness on moving vehicles everytime I try to focus my eyes onto something like reading a book, watching videos on my laptop or smartphone for a long time. Now I restrained myself from doing those activities everytime I'm on any moving vehicles, no more motion sickness or seasick for me. It's my personal experience, not sure if it works everyone else.
I love how optimistic you are about everything. You seem like a really loving, respectful and empathic human being. Thank you for what you are doing and how you are doing it. 🙏
Cool. Makes me feel , i am doing it myself. I could smell the sea and the distinct petrolium scent of the ship. Like those simple people, common people, they got a lot of humility on them. Easy going people. What a switch.
Love the ship Why didn't visit the main sailing room.i like to see the captain of the ship. Next time please go if possible Keep going on cargo ships they awesome and cool
You do realize what a gift you give to people around the world, don’t you? You show us the beauty of ALL human souls! You bring the reality of the shared kindness that is out in the world while the Media tries to get us to believe that only evil exists in certain areas! You are a blessing! Keep it up and share the love! 🙏🏼❤️
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Lol 😂😂😂 don't make emotional 🥲
Very well said
Every time Odessa is mentioned in the news, which is sadly a lot right now, I think back to this video. I'd love to take this ferry one day, I hope peace returns to the people of Ukraine soon.
Keep your propaganda to yourself,it was so easy to maintain peace for you idiots! Just deny the north atlantic terror organisation! And nothing would had happened but ohhhhh you guys wanted to join soooo bad and wanted to join the 4th reich .
Ukraine gets what it deserves! Not Russia is the invader nor the terrorists! No its Nato!
Together with the nazi state of Ukraine .
I hope all you motherfer's die slow!
Bunch of neo Na.zi's
Regards from the Netherlands.
@@robbertvanhovendingelstad6205 🙄
There is a ferry from Varna (Bulgaria) to Georgia, although information about it is not as accessible as for the one in Ukraine, but you might be interested in it, at least until things settle with Russia.
and peace to the Russians too.
It looks increasingly likely,that Russia is successfully finishing the SMO from now on rather sooner than later . 🤞 Everything will be back to normal in the foreseeable future .
Eva Zu Beck is the real life Tomb Raider!! 🌎
Agreed 👍
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No she is the real life Belit from the Conan short stories
@@tomurg Who??? 😳
@blususpect I love her videos. Always adventurous and off the beaten path in a different kind of way I like. She’s amazing 🤩
I've found that the best cure for seasickness is being outside, in a place where you can SEE the sea.
Motion sickness, of any kind, is usually caused by a disparity between what you can see and what you can feel.
Staying in a cabin will only ever make it worse.
Spent 30 years working aboard ships and I'd only ever start to feel seasick when I was concentrating on my job and ignoring my surroundings.
Go and have walk around for 5 minutes and the feeling would subside again.
Similar thing with carsickness.
If you're concentrating on your phone, with the window closed, you'll get motion sickness.
Put down the phone, open a window, look outside and you'll feel much better.
Thanks for a tip
A lot of truth in that. I get awful motion sickness and yet i also sea kayak and feel great.
Yes, to avoid motion sickness on a ship if you stare at the line where the water and the sky meet it can help prevent nausea. You can do this outside or sit inside and look out a window. In a car, stare at the road ahead, don't try to read a book.
I used to get car sea sickness in my Grandparents land yacht. It was a late 1970's Cadillac. I was used to riding and feeling all the bumps and road noise. Without it I got quesy.
As the 2nd mate, I can safely say that you coped very well with the stormy weather. People, even with 20 years of experience at sea, also get dizziness and nausea during a storm. ;)
Each sailor has it's own frequency ;) Still looking for mine!
On my first night as crew on a very large cruise ship, we hit a storm North of Alaska that broke one of the stabilisers off. The next morning I met the Captain while walking around. He took one look at me and knew the sort of night I had and said, "Don't feel bad. Even I was sick last night!" :D
You are very beautiful
I worked as an international truck driver from Ireland to Europe.
Now have a travel company in Peru. Truck drivers lead an existentialist life. However, it is being destroyed by legislation and technology. I am so glad to have done that job and met great people. Nowadays Latin America has new travel adventures. Well done on a great video.
I was just cross english channel with storm weather,everybody around vomioting everywhere.I was think how crazy is cleaner job after that.
I was a US Navy Sailor for 20 years and this whole episode makes me feel nostalgic. I used to love when the ship rocked, because it would put me right to sleep.
I am Navy vet myself was on Carrier USS HARRY S, TRUMAN CVN -75 only time rocked was north atlantic
How do you live on a ship 20 years without woman? I heard sailors for many mounth in sea no woman, is it was masturbation or how sailors do this? Was it like in prison gay relations between sailor?
@@minneso5424 You're talking to real men and women now. They don't have to do such things every 5 minutes like a teenager you know.. Duty, work, sleep and repeat!
A vacation in a foreign land
Uncle Sam does the best he can
You're in the army now
Oh, oh you're in the army - now
@@1sonyzz :/
It is truly remarkable how you just become more sweet and endearing when you are feeling poorly and your experiences take a turn for the worse. You have a gift in reframing all things in a positive light, even your own personal discomfort and disappointment. Hope you have a lovely rest time with your family!
I only found your channel recently and I love it! As someone who struggles with social anxiety, I admire how bravely you wander through the world without prejudices and with a open and appreciating heart. It inspires me so much that I want to step out into the world a bit more myself. So thank you very much, you really make an impact with your videos Eva!
As a former sailor, though not prone to seasickness, A good thing to have handy is soda crackers. Plain is best. They give you something to have in your stomach, if you can't keep food down. If you are feeling nauseous, it gives you something to have in your stomach to prevent the dry heaves and possible internal problems.
As someone who does get seasick, I agree.
Urrrgh. I love everything about this video, I love that you are not romanticizing everything, that for always trying to show what's real and yet, still seeing the good and silver-lining in everything. You never fail to inspire me as a young adult and a woman to see the world in a different paradigm. You empower us women, to travel and explore, meet new people along the way, proving that humanity still exists.
Seriously smashing editing ... the narration flowed so well, the scenery surprisingly dramatic and the music just sold the story. Glad you're home safe x
As a U.S. truck driver who only ran the lower 48 states, my longest run was from the Orlando area to Kent Washington, loaded on a Thursday and was at the customer in Washington State on Monday before the morning commute started.
I was running team with my wife.
Honestly, i envy you, Eva. You are living the life i wish i have. However, i feel so lucky to ever find your channel, where all your journey shows me the things, the places, the wonders, i don't know when i would get the chance to see and experience by myself. Thank you for the videos, i know it isn't an easy job to do everything by yourself. I hope you're always healthy and able to do all your plans in the future.
Thank you for sharing your travels with us who can't 🙂
Just found this video in my feed and thought when I read the title - oh well, someone is very courageous to go by ship into a war zone. But then I saw it is one year old. Nice video!
me too, that sound strange now with the current war situation. When her roomate told, I live in Mikolaiv , I was thinking it is occupied now , no way they could do Odessa to it and wonder where all these people are now....
@@mata2723 Mykolaiv had not been occupied during this war. It is actually the place where russians broke their teeth on the South.
@@devmind-ua ah yes you are totally right, I was confused with another town
I have travelled on a cargo ship a couple of times. There really isn't very much to do but I did enjoy a particular occasion in which the crew invited all the passengers on deck for a BBQ. Eating salmon and king prawns whilst the vessel drifted between multiple oil rigs was pretty cool. And the rooms themselves were plenty comfortable. I was fortunate in the respect that I was in a cabin with a single bed and shower.
I don't understand this "nothing to do" thing. Don't people read books nowadays? Are they so dependent on the internet? On a trip like this I would take at least two books to read.
@@SuperLittleTyke no people are all dumb and you are sooooo smart
@@marvin2678 It's 'cos I read books.
That is a humongous ship! I also get sick on buses and trains specially if I try to read a book. A big thank you for showing us so many parts of the world and most importantly the people that live there. The more we see. the more we understand and hopefully the more we want to live in peace while appreciating and celebrating our differences. Happy you made it home safe.
someone commented look at the roads ahead and u should be fine again :D
I like her attitude she’s open to new experiences she’s fearless.
Hi Eva, you and Bald are my favourite travel vloggers coz you both seem to have a unique perspective on the world and unlimited courage.
I love the Benjamin reference. I also love Bald and Bankrupt.
You forget Indigo Traveller. Now THAT'S adventure😎
Jason bilhan is also lovely person and great story teller and adventurous. Check.him out
I like myself.. but I suck at story telling. I am trying though. Watch them all... and hopefully I can become a great story teller - because I go on lots of adventures!
I seriously can't adequately tell you how inspiring you are!! I'm 24 and kinda afraid to travel alone as a woman. Or travel alone at all, lol! But you make life overall look so worth exploring and enjoying every last adventure (and misadventure) while living in the moment/savoring the experiences. So thank u very much for pushing an anxious person to pursue the dream of travel and multicultural education :) :) your videos are a treat, much love to you for the coming new year and whatever it brings.
honestly u should be!
Loved seeing this ship and your adventure crossing! I’m glad you were able to room with a female, that brings me joy they bunked you together! Always more safety in numbers.
She was a fun bunk mate 😂
@@evazubeck I was laughing so hard when she was trying to convince you to come home with her first before going to Poland! So funny and sweet!! She must’ve been so sad to part ways at the end haha
@@evazubeck the surname zu Beck doesn't sound Polish. Do have royal German ancestors ?
I am watching all the way from a tiny island in the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago. Thank you for showing those of us who might never have the opportunity to travel to places like these. You are amazing and brave and you also encourages me to be brave when anxiety sets in. Enjoy your time with your family and I hope you show us what Christmas is like at home 💖💖
I live in Transylvania, Romania. My country has opening to the Black Sea. What wouldn't I give to visit Trinidad and Tobago. Cheers! 🙂
@@cameliaradu2899 Join us in Australia and get sun, rain and snow!
@@cameliaradu2899 I'm outside of Charlotte, NC, USA and wish I was back there in Romania visiting family. :) Trage un pupic si o salutare spre Timisoara pentru mine. :D
Aye, Imagine finding another Trini on a video about an adventure halfway across the world.
Same here, sending greetings from Jamaica 🇯🇲 one love
Eva - that's how the sea is - you move at its speed (or bad things happen). Really glad you're safely home - hope Christmas goes well in Poland. As for 2022 - we'll be following you anyway - whether you're on the road or not. Can't work out if you find happiness wherever you go, or you make happiness - but it's a great gift to have, and lovely to watch. Keep safe, stay brave.
Eva, I worked on Cruise ships, 1999 to 2005. You walking around that ferry brought back memories. Very similar although Cruise Ships are huge. I traveled the world with Carnival. Great times. Coincidentally I'm driving Class One trucks now, who knew. I'm still traveling to Poland a few times a year as my wife lives and works in Wroclaw. Long Story, no time...she is Polish and born in Wroclaw. I love the defender and all your Canadian stuff. Be safe out there.🙏🌞🎄
You didn’t mention it but you’ve taken the reverse path that Jason and the Argonauts took several thousand years ago from Greece to the legendary Colchis! Its remarkable how life imitates art and only in retrospect does the fact become clear we sail in the wake of the legendary heroes of old.
I loved this adventure! It reminded me of trips on passenger and cargo ferries I took on my travels back in the 1980s--principally in Greece/Turkey, and Washington State/western Canada. The look and atmosphere of that ship is sooo familiar! Back then in the olden days of slow, analog travel, no internet, just chatting and hanging out with strangers. this sort of experience was common. It's reassuring to me that it still exists somewhere out there. I was luckier than you though in that I don't get seasick! I think you would've enjoyed it far more if you'd felt better. Still, you did an admirable job adjusting your modern, millennial pace to the tempo of the 20th century! I hope you'll always enjoy the memories. And for me, I'll just add that it was really nice not to see everyone wearing masks, and to be able to forget about covid nightmare world for half an hour. Thanks so much for the video!
I love the sound of ship's engines They make you feel that you are really going places!
yeah true!
What an amazing adventure ! I would never want to live it myself, but I'm grateful to witness how it can look like. Thank you so much for sharing all kinds of traveling with us ! Have a wonderful day Eva. Enjoy this family time. 🥰
I've done an overnight ferry twice from the UK to Denmark and Rotterdam and very similar but my rooms were a bit smaller and then a UK to New York cruise on the QM2 which was on another level even though I was in a budget cabin with no window, the weather wasn't the best on all the trips I was luckily not sick, just swaying for a few days when I got off!
I was a career man in the US Navy and I loved sleeping on ships. The rocking motion and sound of the waves hitting the hull gave me the best sleep. Plus I don't get motion sickness. ;)
Hi Ava ,from new Mexico USA I love your down to earth attitude living raw and realistic, I really appreciate you taking us on your adventures thank you 😉
Happy Thanksgiving from the USA. A day of being thankful for our blessings and salvation. God bless you and may He watch over you in your travels. May the Lord be gracious to you and give you peace.
Something strange happens when you travel by sea. It's almost as if you slip into a different reality, time itself seems to pass differently. It's as if you breathe in when you board the ship but don't breath out until you disembark. As the Scythian philosopher, Anacharsis said - “There are three sorts of people; those who are alive, those who are dead, and those who are at sea.”
Hope the Landy is behaving. I'll be working on mine (almost identical to yours) this weekend.
Yes..agree that water, boats,sea..frees us
@@margorowe9052 I'm not sure if it frees us.. more that it disconnects us.
I'm always both thrilled and anxious on many of these adventures! I got so nervous when you toured the ship imagining someone grabbing you! I think your wonderful brave, positive energy keeps every bad thing at bay!
Love your way of portraying the places you visit, love your positive personality. You make me smile, give me hope and make me believe in humanity and kindness. I'm also Polish (much, much older than you:) and always loved traveling and adventures. But I was never half as brave as you are, Eva. Wish you the best, buddy!
I felt for you suffering through seasickness because I get horribly sick on boats, ship, as a passenger in a car, etc. But I had to tell you that the motion sickness "bandaid" that goes behind your ear (it stays on and works for 3-4 days and then you can put a new one on if needed) is a total game changer! It's a prescription medicine and it is amazing! Safe Travels!
I really enjoy your new adventures with Odessey! It brings you to experience a very different kind of travel we don't see and I feel it gives you more opportunities to meet locals. You really inspire me to change the way I have been traveling.
I appreciate your channel so much - I agree with your stance on tourism, once I started traveling on my own when I was 18, I sought out ways to experience the places I visited through the eyes of a local, with people who lived there, and my desire was to spend my time living like I had always lived there and experiencing the culture of each place in ways I don't think many people think about. My favorite moments have been shared with strangers from many walks of life, and while I haven't gotten to travel in a long time, your videos give me that same feeling and I'm grateful for that. I hope I get to go back to this someday.
Safe travels, Eva!
Thank you for sharing your travels! You really have a way of bringing the experience to those who watch. I’ve had some wild adventures in Sweden, Latvia, Greece, Italy, Korea and Japan. Your travel vlog is inspiring me to get back out there! Blessings to you from Kentucky!
Great story! I miss sunrises and sunsets at sea. Nothing beats them, at all. I love stormy weather at sea. Especially when your bunk is port to starboard and the sea rocks you to sleep! Miss those days!
I loved this video Eva. Keep bringing us the unusual. I love your adventures.
Hello Eva. I’ve been following your channel for quite some time now and your adventures are amazing!! Me and my wife travel a lot as well. Throughout the world but you are living our dream. Seeing unknown places. Specially “living” in such a small car repacking all the time. 😊
Thanks your letting us be part of your adventure and hope to see you soon on your next. Love from The Netherlands.
It's amazing how connected I feel to Eva and her travels, you take me to a range of emotions and always I end up more motivated and excited.
All the love from Syria Eva, keep up..
This video is what you do best - interesting real life travel, with all the challenges. It's why we keep watching
I use to work on cruise ships. Those rough sea days were always my favorites. I'll never forget bouncing around the Med on some of those cruises. The best (or worst depending on how you see it) was when we had 12 meter waves and the captain didn't use stabilizers. We were en route to a dry-dock so there were only crew on board. It was an experience.
Wow that sounds crazy!! I assume you don’t get seasick 😜
@@evazubeck Oddly enough, I've only ever gotten seasick once...and it was the first time I ever went deep sea fishing (as a kid). It never happened to me on ships though. Definitely some wild moments. Your adventures on that cargo ship seem pretty intense at times too...safe travels.
It’s great to see how hard our life at sea seams to be when seen from an outsider point of view. I have spent my life on such toro vessels travelling around the world. Wouldn’t have chosen an other job in the world. Its not easy but you learn to take it as it comes.
I've been a sailor for a bit over 2 years now and I completely agree. The life on cargo ships is very hard, but I wouldn't change it for the world.
my brod is a seaman too but in luxury ship ,,sea travellers are enjoying and 3xciting
I love living vicariously through you.
I’ve laughed and cried with you.
Thank you ♥️😘🥰♥️
Travel mercies ♥️
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Dear BIBE
That was an amazingly remarkable journey..beautiful, raw n rustic “home run”.
Thank u so much for sharing yr adventures as always.. its priceless..
Rest n recuperate n enjoy yr “family bonding” …. Look forward to yr “wrap up” video..
Be well n take good care
Love u Eva
Welcome home Eva! It's been an absolute journey I have to say, so thank you for sharing your adventure with us and teaching us so many values along the way. You have done yourself proud! Enjoy your much needed down time with your family and hopefully see more of you in the near future.
Hey Eva 😃 Ginger tablets work really well against sea sickness, without the side effects of over the counter anti sea sickness tablets 👍
I did this two years ago, from Odessa to Batumi. It was more like 72 hours because they sat half a day on the ocean to refuel. It was very relaxing.
We live in Istanbul and we were in Capadocia just before you and Batumi a week after you left. These cargo ferries also come to Istanbul from Odessa and I often see them, so it's interesting to see what they are like inside. I think they give Turkey and Georgia an important link to Europe.
Amazing video and well made content as always. Eva you are a inspiration to many who want to live life on own terms. It takes a lot of courage for a single women to travel in unknown places . Taking risks, exploring world and positivity at every hurdles you come across is inspiring. . Your smile in every situation, lights us up to see the world through your eyes.
Such a tragedy in Ukraine right now. Your journeys are amazing and look so fun.
Propaganda, keep it to yourself sheep!
Iraq knew tragedy, nazi guy
The Blacksea is deep and dark so much so that much of its depths are de oxygenated all year round and only those winter storms mix O2 into the mid layers.
The effect though is anything that sinks in it is preserved it doesnt rot or rust ...
Remember thats the sea of Jason and the Argonauts and even earlier.... Where wine was first made.. and apples grown.
The archeology goes back to a time when the sea level itself was much lower..
And you carefully dodged the whole Crimea problem which may also be why the truckers wanted to keep low profiles.😉👍🏼
Does Odyssey have room for two more? Amazing storytelling 🌞
you guys traveling around with Eva would be a fun season of videos to watch on both channels
Och, that would be fun to watch! I bet Oddysey can fit 2 more. Not sure about dogs though…
Maybe you ladies should get several channels together and try a group convoy of lady travelers. Someone else mentioned another channel. The one that comes to my mind is Hannah Lee Duggin, The only problem is traveling around and across international boarders with pets. You would have to check out the limitations and regulations you could run into. Shared talents would be interesting to see.
Hi darling
You and every one else...maybe not your dogs though...
As a woman you inspire me to see the world. Thanks for making videos of your adventures. ❤️
I can’t wait for you to get your own show on a major network! You are awesome!
You are not a full time traveller, you are in fact a full time writer and a poetesses! I like the things that you did not say but wanted to or finding it hard to put in words. Keep travelling. “To travel, to experience and learn: that is to live.” ~ Tenzing Norgay (one of the first men to climb the trip of the Everest)
Love Love Love this!!! Brilliant way to travel!!! I love all that engineering + mechanical stuff: seeing the underbelly of our commercial industries + all the transport activity behind the scenes. Did you know you can slow travel from Plymouth UK to New York by cargo ship? It takes about 2.5 weeks, takes you up by the arctic circle and costs around £2250? I would do it!! Happy travels Eva!!!
Amazing video as always. Love you, Eva!
I sincerely hope that your part of the world survives the Russian aggression that seems to be headed your way. God Bless.
This is Eva love her so Brave she knows How to live the real life and the world it is perfect .
We love you Eva, thank you for taking us along.
Some times we laughed with and some times we cried.
Other times we experienced every emotion.
Makes us realize just how brave you are!
Can’t wait for our next adventure!!😀💕
Thank you for coming along ❤️
You are positive, patient and a beautiful journey you took us along ❤ 😊
girl i eat instant ramen for breakfast even when my fridge is fully stocked haha this was an amazing travel adventure i felt like i was a part of it for months!! i almost think of you now as my big sister eva thank you for all your videos❤
I grew up in Constanta, Romania which has the largest maritime port on the Black Sea and also home to the Romanian seaside. Even though I am in Canada now, the Black Sea has a soft spot in my heart. Nice video
I live in Michigan by one of the freshwater seas; where the blue water bridge is, and there are chances to take a cruise on a tanker. They even used to have one's way back on the famous Edmund Fitsgerald, which was the Titanic of the great lakes in Michigan. They're actually really nice, from what i have heard, good food and lots of time to look out over the lakes and the rooms are really nice.
Neither one of those stories, the Titanic or the Edmund Fitzgerald did not turn out well.
@@michaelbryant2071 Yeah those are bad examples if he's trying to convince me to go on a boat ride.
@@michaelbryant2071 right? That's why he said it's the Titanic of the Great Lakes...since they both sank and were famous
@Dominic I grew up eight miles south of the bridge, just south of Charlie's Crab.
Greetings from the the Puget Sound area of the PacificNorthWet 👍👍
Hi, nice video riding a ship it really is quite enjoyable.
My reminder to all who wanted to experience what you did is when you embark on the ship, after you placed all your things in your cabin, familiarize yourself with emergency exits or emergency plans which are mostly posted on alleyways of the accommodation area. Take care always and be safe.
Now that you are home, you should renovate the camper. You should repair all the problems that occurred during the trip.
I have seen a few of your vids before but I liked this 1 the best it was just so honest about a working ship and your facile expression was a great part of telling the story.
"Unexciting and boring"? Yes, relatively speaking, I agree, except for one thing, Eva. Namely the love you evoke! Love you, Eva! I love to see how you hold up under virtually unavoidable boredom and seasickness and such and to empathize with you through a "veil of love" and virtually feel your boredom and seasickness. But not that I would deliberately or carelessly seek out or encourage boredom and seasickness for you or me or anyone else. And watching this video once is enough. There are plenty of additional great videos of yours to watch. And yes, this video is definitely educational. It gives me a good idea of travel options I might consider. And it tells me one more important fact. Namely, Eva does not like to be bored and seasick. Many, many thanks for doing this video, Eva!
I’m not sure Mike would approve of this matchmaking 😂 I spent a week on a 20 passenger boat in the Galápagos Islands. I would get seasick every night I couldn’t finish dinner I had to just lie down and close my eyes and go to sleep lol
Ahh yess I was looking for this comment😂 They are still together right? I think she only got her sons number just to be kind 😂
@@eylulll0607 I hope so!! Lol
True - but there are many couples that have are open to other experiences while still loving one another…not saying that’s what it is, but spending so much time apart is difficult and you can’t always wait for your partner to approve of things. I’m trying to say this respectfully so I hope I’m not offending anyone.
@@kareemaafteraddiction8965oh yes, it also can be. Reasoning for relationship to be open really does makes sense when you look at it in that way. Thank you.
Someone said it. Lol. I know it's not my business but I am rooting for her and Mike.
I have suffered from very bad motion sickness for a long time. I find the only thing that actually helps is to be very full. When I'm on a boat I snack constantly. The challenge is to fine foods I can stay interested in, even when not hungry. Still, it's way better then sea sickness. Maybe give it a try and hopefully this help whoever might read this.
Pure perfection! ❤️
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It was great to meet you onboard! This is a lovely video that really captures the experience. I'm so sorry you got so sick onboard. Sanon!
I've been on a wild ride on a ship myself. Was on a cruise ship in the Gulf Of Mexico during Hurricane Ike. The captain would keep us in calm water during the day and then nose directly into the storm at night to get back on course. I felt sorry for the crew because they had endless messes to clean up including mine when I aimed for the toilet to puke but somehow missed. They were passing out sea sickness meds like free Halloween candy. Only time I've ever been sick on a boat and I spend A LOT of time out on the lake on my own 17' 7" fishing boat with the water sometimes pretty rough.
I made several Landrover trips through the years, solo. San Francisco to Argentina, England to Johannesburg, South Africa. Nothing like it.
To my surprise the sign at 3:11 is in Swedish. Must be an older Stena Line ferry that nowadays travels the Black Sea
edit: This ship, M/S GREIFSWALD, was actually only chartered to Stena Line in Gothenburg, Sweden for two months in 1999. Somehow it got some Swedish saftey signs that are kept. Really cool!
The Greifswald did mostly Neu Mukran in Germany to Klaipeda, Lithuania. Not a bad ship. Been on it several times on my way to Moscow by truck, coming from the Netherlands. Great times!
This cargo ship experience is very similar of my own on several Alaska Marine Highway ferries. Basic, but equitable. I survived 2 different nights without reserving the berth, wandering the boat like a ghost, alone, without the place to rest my head and very cold. But the destination was always worth it. BTW, I love your videos!!
Eva, you are such an inspiration. I get teary eyed so often when watching your videos, simply because of your brave, raw gentled spirited humanity! My travels in the US are bittersweet, there's a lot of pain and growth, obstacles to overcome... and for me interpersonal relationships and being taken advantage of by people here in my country who lack morals. You've given me and my partner a window into places on the other side of the world, and along with your experiences has been a rekindling of our faith in humanity. Things are really rough over here in the States, socially, and I just really resonate with who you are as a person, and I never want to lose these beautiful aspects of our shared humanity. I am relieved you are tucking in for the winter, and I really REALLY look forward to what you decide to do come spring. Beaming tons of love and well wishes, prayers, good vibes from my little neck of the woods near the Canadian border in NE Washington. So grateful for your work here. Thank you so much. 🌈💖🤲🏽🌟🎶🚙🌄🌠💥🐄🍂🍁🌲🍃🚢☕💻🔧⚙🤗💕🥙🍜🌼🌆🌞✨✌🏽
It was quite common for young people to work their passage from the UK to S America on a cargo ship in the '60's. Atlantic storms were no fun but it was a great way to see the World.
I always got seasick or motion sickness on moving vehicles everytime I try to focus my eyes onto something like reading a book, watching videos on my laptop or smartphone for a long time.
Now I restrained myself from doing those activities everytime I'm on any moving vehicles, no more motion sickness or seasick for me.
It's my personal experience, not sure if it works everyone else.
I love how optimistic you are about everything. You seem like a really loving, respectful and empathic human being. Thank you for what you are doing and how you are doing it. 🙏
its a TV show.
As a Turkish woman i am relieved that you've always met nice and decent people here! nice travels
Cool. Makes me feel , i am doing it myself. I could smell the sea and the distinct petrolium scent of the ship.
Like those simple people, common people, they got a lot of humility on them. Easy going people.
What a switch.
Putting all the women together was the right thing to do - kudos to whoever organized that.
How nice to discover your delightful video, philosophy, style, enthusiasm, open heart…
Poor Ukraine and her people. I feel so sad for their immense suffering. You were lucky you were not delayed a few months.
Bandera Ukraine pure Nazi
I'm glad you got to finish your reading of "A Brave New World".
I really enjoy your videos and look forward to them. I must say this is one of the ones I enjoyed most. Really honest and no gloss put on.
Love the ship
Why didn't visit the main sailing room.i like to see the captain of the ship.
Next time please go if possible
Keep going on cargo ships they awesome and cool
Thank You for sharing your adventures and positivity! Mahalo!
Home sweet home, safe and sound……enjoy your family time Eva.
A lot of ships sunk in the black sea over the years as the weather there is unpredictable. I'm sure you are aware on that, makes you a brave woman.
So, Crimea is a part of Ukraine. Your map is wrong.
Crimea is Ukraine , but under ruZZland regime
For those of you wondering, the ship is M/S Greifswald
I absolutely love listening to her speak. Great, great voice.
unsubscribed after 1:26 coz Crimea is Ukraine
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@@thomas-yj6xj Ys. Crimea is Ukraine , but under ruZZland regime
Ага,а Америка - земля индейцев!🤣
Историю учите...
@@ПорфирийИванов-з2ф какая с4ка продала Аляску за понюшку табака?
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Да Екатерина вроде,точно не помню, историю почитай!
the best way to avoid sea sickness is to sit outside with your eyes on the horizon.
Odessa of Russia.. forever
Crimea is Ukraine , but under ruZZland regime