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Colourful streets of Chisinau

The fun decoration outside a small shop, contrasts strongly with the harsher lines of Soviet architecture, much of which can be seen around Chisinau.   Copyright Debbie Smyth, 15 August 2019 […]

Propaganda

“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” Aldous Huxley Propaganda is a great little restaurant in Chisinau: good food, good service and a charming interior. […]

Bender Fortress

This week, let’s explore the renovated Ottoman fortress at Bender, in Transnistria. First of all, we need some history. During his reign (1457-1504), Stephen the Great built a small wooden […]
Bender Fortress

Long hair in demand

Even grey hair is in demand, as long as it it’s at least 35cm long. And you get a free haircut if you’ve got 42 centimetres’ worth to sell. – […]