Most first-time visitors make the same mistake: they see Chișinău, book a day tour to Cricova or Old Orhei, take a few photos, and think they've seen Moldova. They haven't. The real country starts where the tour buses turn around, and unlike a lot of "authentic countryside" guides, this one gives you actual names, distances …
If you're planning a trip to Moldova this summer, mark your calendar for August 28–30, 2026. The Moldexpo International Exhibition Center in Chișinău will host the second edition of "Produs Autohton" ("Homegrown Product"), a three-day exhibition that brings together over 300 Moldovan producers, folk traditions, and — most temptingly for visitors — an enormous amount …
