The kind of European places I want to keep writing about
As 2025 draws to a close, I’m sharing some European destinations I’ve visited over the last…
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Best Things to Do in Chișinău: A Complete Guide to Europe’s Least Visited Capital City
Discover the best things to do in Chişinău, from leafy parks and quirky Soviet landmarks to affordable Moldovan food and wine. Follow my two easy walking routes with maps, plus tips for day trips and local eats.
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Visiting Old Orhei (Orheiul Vechi): Moldova’s Cave Monastery & Dramatic Landscapes
A cave monastery, ancient ruins, and dramatic valley views — Old Orhei is Moldova’s most spectacular day trip from Chișinău.
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Plan Your Moldova Wine Tour: Wineries Plus Tastings in Chișinău
Vast underground tunnels, endless wine, and a history that runs deep — discover why Cricova is Moldova’s most famous winery or visit French Chateau style Castel Mimi
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Transnistria Day Trip from Chișinău – Worth It?
Part Soviet time capsule, part breakaway state – here’s what I found on a surreal day trip to Transnistria
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Chisinau to Bucharest Sleeper Train: Europe’s most Unusual Rail Journey
Wood-panelled carriages, a friendly conductor, and a journey back in time – here’s what it’s really like to take the Soviet sleeper to Chișinău
