... in response to Travel Agent in Kiev??, posted by rickmoe on Oct 16, 2002Ricky G,
Use the search engine to back up and find an earlier post of mine. You're not the first guy to get this "light bulb" idea... but you'll probably come to the same conclusion. You think this is a great idea because spending time in the FSU can be devoid of western enjoyments like heat in the winter & drinkable water. A flight to the side may seem appealing due to the lack of BS paper shuffling and a lack of people who can't speak our language. But, you're gonna find it to be the most expensive dates you've ever had - other than your flight, (which will be cheap) you'll find BIG costs in getting your lady there, & winter rates (highest) for lodging, eating and entertainment. I'd easily peg a 1 week trip at close to 5 g's. When I had this same idea (only it was Jamaica from Oregon, I found my flight was $6-700 - her's was around $3,700 from Moscow + another $200 round trip from Volgograd -- capish?... Besides, I don't think doing a vacation/resort thing is the best way to get to know a lady (are you gonna be living that way?). Bottom line is that since it's semi-impossible for her to visit you and your lifestyle, you are left with going to Russia which can be less than enjoyable. My advise to you is after you have explored all the painless, cheap, and easy options, and found them to be unworkable, go sit on a stump and think a while (that's what we do in Oregon!) -- think about whether a Russian Bride is really worth it to you. I have made my deciscion but that should not effect yours. You should be prepared for things not to be easy, not to be cheap, and not to be risk free - capish? This is NOT a free ride, dude.
Does that help?
Bob
