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• Moldova to Transnistria: border crossing, permits, and what to expect

  The border crossing into Transnistria is the part of the trip most travelers worry about. It is simpler than it looks. Here is what actually happens, what you need, and what to expect at the checkpoint.

  July 26, 2026

• Transnistria itinerary: what to see in one day from Chisinau

  Transnistria is 70 kilometers from Chisinau. A one-day trip covers the Lenin statue, Sheriff Stadium, the KVINT brandy factory, and the Dniester embankment without rushing. Here is the practical itinerary.

  July 25, 2026

• Walking Soviet Chisinau: A Guide to the City's Communist Layer

  Chisinau was rebuilt almost from scratch after World War Two, and the people who rebuilt it had very specific ideas about what a socialist capital should look like. Here is how to walk it.

  July 23, 2026

• Visiting Transnistria: A Practical Guide for Western Travelers

  Europe has a breakaway state that runs on its own currency, flies a Soviet-era flag, and issues its own documents. It is called Transnistria. Here is what you need to know before you cross the border from Moldova.

  July 22, 2026