Culture & History Travel Guides in the USA, Europe, & Beyond
Before I first traveled to Moldova, I had no idea at all what to expect from the capital. It’s full of funky Soviet-era architecture and interesting places to people watch, and I found the hostels and hotels in Chisinau to really be a great value for the money, with everything from affordable luxury options to … Read more
Chisinau is a wonderful capital city with lots of cool history to explore, but if you find yourself with a few extra days on your hands, there are lots of things you can do to go out and explore the rest of Moldova. Here are my favorite day trips from Chisinau so you can see … Read more
Are you planning a trip to Moldova and wondering what to bring with you? Between figuring out what to wear in Chisinau, Transnistria, and the monasteries in the countryside, packing for Moldova might seem a bit complicated. It’s actually an easy country to travel, and this Moldova packing list should make it easy for you. … Read more
Before getting to travel to Transnistria, I was completely obsessed with this breakaway republic. Basically, if there’s an unrecognized country, I HAVE to see it. Here are my Tiraspol pictures from my visit, to show what life is like behind this self-imposed Iron Curtain. My Favorite Tiraspol Pictures from My Visit Is this the most Instagrammable … Read more
Traveling to the Struve Geodetic Arc in Moldova The Struve Geodetic Arc is one of the most intriguing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Spanning ten countries, it looks like it should be easy to check off the list. However, it ended up being one of my weirdest and most difficult-to-reach sites to date. Seven hours after … Read more
An Accidental Visit to Rudi Monastery I mentioned in my post about my trip to the Struve Geodetic Arc in Rudi that my driver took me to the Rudi monastery by mistake. The problem stemmed from a combination of language barrier and the fact that my driver had never heard of the Struve Geodetic Arc. … Read more
Chisinau is a cool, offbeat city with tons of stuff to do, but it’s easier to explore if you know what you want to see beforehand. The city center is large, and a lot of the best things to do in Chisinau aren’t located in a single area or neighborhood. Where to Stay in Chisinau, … Read more
Chisinau does not have a reputation for being the most beautiful post-Soviet city (I’m not sure it has much of a reputation at all, actually). But the city is both quirky and beautiful, and you can find some great Instagram spots in Chisinau if you know where to look for them! The Most Instagrammable Places … Read more