I recently discovered an interesting blog produced by a young British couple who teach English in Odessa, Ukraine. They give detailed information on the cost of living (low) in Odessa, and on
finding jobs teaching English in the country. The blog is at http://www.whatkateandkrisdid.com
Most things seem to be quite inexpensive now in Ukraine, except for utilities in winter and imported goods. For instance, a pint of local beer goes for around a dollar, and a bus trip between Kiev and Odessa costs just $16. Salaries for teachers also tend to be low, but usually include furnished accommodation, which makes up for a lot.
It sounds like a good time to visit this fascinating country, provided you avoid the eastern part of this large country around Donetsk, where intermittent shelling is still occurring, from other reports I have read.
For more information on Ukraine, please refer back to the fall of 2010 in my original blog, http://www.yourtravelwriter.blogspot.com.
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