Lonely Planet Destination Editor for Central & Eastern Europe Sandie Kestell recently traveled to Moldova and Transnistria. Here, she shares some tips and insights for anyone planning a similar trip.
When I told people I was planning a trip to Moldova, responses were mixed, ranging from “Amazing!” to “Why?”, right through to “Where is that?”. This little country between Romania and Ukraine might not be on many travelers’ radars, but once it made its way onto mine, I couldn’t shake it.
My sister and I like to get off the beaten track and we share an interest in the history and architecture of the former Soviet Union. A friend…
