Chisinau
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Photo Essay of the Center of Moldova’s Capital: Chisinau
More Details: Photo Essay of the Center of Moldova’s Capital: ChisinauHaving added Moldova to my Romania trip itinerary , Chisinau (pronounced KISH-now), its capital, had to be central to the visit as it is the main town in this country of approximately 3.6 million people (Chisinau itself has around 750,000 inhabitants). The city, which was founded in the 1430s, has a complex history since it…
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How to Plan a Trip – and then Increase Scope: The Desire to Travel!
More Details: How to Plan a Trip – and then Increase Scope: The Desire to Travel!When I decided earlier this year on doing the trek in Romania, little did I know how a one week trek was going to become a 16-day trip – but I am talented that way: plan a vacation and then add more than originally intended to practically double its duration and scope! Let me share…
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Exploring Moldova: Re-Born Churches and Monasteries
More Details: Exploring Moldova: Re-Born Churches and MonasteriesI had no idea when I first thought of going to Moldova, on an off the beaten path whim, that I would see a treasure trove of church and monastery architecture. But as I researched a possible visit to this ex Soviet republic (one of the many ex USSR republics that became independent countries in the…
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Into the Land of the Dracula Legend (Or Is It?) and Moldova
More Details: Into the Land of the Dracula Legend (Or Is It?) and MoldovaSo my trek to Romania is fast approaching. I shared here about the hike in Romania in support of a local orphanage (donations welcome at www.trekkingforkids.org; mark me as the trekker!). I have been preparing and planning to visit the Alps in Transylvania, made famous (or better known) by the story of Dracula… The Hike…