No one can accuse Chisinau of being overburdened with tourist sites. Lacking in ‘must sees’, it is more of a pleasant city to walk around and discover as you go. Unfortunately, little remains of its historic heart due to heavy bombing during World War II. There are still some great museums and parks, however, and … Continue reading
Moldova can get very cold. This picture below is of the ice on the front of our rental car after some time spent in freezing rain – not the easiest driving conditions. And this was in November, so I imagine winter conditions are even more sporty: However, with the weather taken out of the equation, … Continue reading
When I mention Transnistria, the reaction I have gotten from most people is “Trans-what? Where is that?” However, Transnistria is worth knowing about because it and Moldova are becoming significant. First off, I have included a map to show you where Transnistria is: I should mention that although it is most commonly known in English … Continue reading
Welcome to Gagauzia! Never heard of Gagauzia? I forgive you because not many people have… It is worth mentioning though because this autonomous region of Moldova was the scene of fierce fighting in the early 1990s between the Moldovan armed forces and Gagauz nationalists fighting for independence (with a little help from Transnistrian militia forces … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 