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The only tourist in Moldova

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Re: The only tourist in Moldova

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Post by galkk »

kjkjadksj wrote: post #86
psunavy03 wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

They've already been sold the whole suite of Western air defense systems in addition to the ex-Soviet gear they've already had. Patriot, HAWK, Gepard, etc.

That didn't help the childrens hospital that was hit 9 days ago unfortunately. 40 people died in that strike.

The hospital toll is only 2 (other sources claim 3) dead. https://t.me/vitaliy_klitschko/3267

This is tragedy. I find it so weird, though, - rocket hits hospital (!) and only 2 dead, both adults, and 16 injured.

Re: The only tourist in Moldova

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Post by fractallyte »

justsomehnguy wrote: post #175
datameta wrote: post #146

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I am Ukrainian

... and that's why you go around and policy the usage of the language which isn't even spoken in your own country?

Considering the staggering numbers of Ukrainians killed, maimed, displaced, deported, and more, in the fight for independence from terrorist Russia, referring to that country with its correct name is a sign of respect and acknowledgment.

Re: The only tourist in Moldova

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Post by precommunicator »

I've been to Moldova this year during my 15-countries 2-week solo road trip. To be honest it was hard to find interesting (for me) places to visit there. I found Old Orhei, which they try to make a big tourist attraction, to be kinda boring, same for Stephen the Great Central Park, but really liked brutal building of Chișinău State Circus and Romanița Collective Housing. I've skipped Mileștii Mici Winery, as it didn't work with my timing, kinda regret it. And yeah, that's all, in the entire country, I haven't found anything else interesting. So no surprise tourist don't come.

Re: The only tourist in Moldova

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Post by imp0cat »

bobthepanda wrote: post #182
rvnx wrote: post #125

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It's like China, respect the local politics and it's an amazing place to travel. Much safer than let's say France.

With China, that might not be true given the recent unprompted stabbings of foreigners. US professors on an exchange program: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna156485 A schoolbus of Japanese children: https://www.ft.com/content/954dd160-3102-477f-b816-1a1769f0a...

In China, everyone can tell you are a foreigner because of the ethnical/racial differencies.

Re: The only tourist in Moldova

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Post by cyberax »

seanmcdirmid wrote: post #171
danayfm wrote: post #147

I was in Moldova back in 2013 for a university org summer course and for me it somehow felt like being in Cuba. There weren't many tourists but everyone was very welcoming. You could see even between students the difference in pro-russians and pro-europeans. Weird thing is cut the hot water during the summer. Best wine I've ever had and it was home made from my friend's parent's cellar. Loved the time there.

Old Soviet style communities get hot water from central plants, mainly used for heating but also for showers, so when winter is over, they shutdown the heating plants for the season and no hot water at all. Some places in Northern China hook into muni hot water for showers in the winter but use solar hot water in the summer, when hot showers can be a bit less satisfying (in my experience anyways).

> Old Soviet style communities get hot water from central plants, mainly used for heating but also for showers, so when winter is over, they shutdown the heating plants for the season and no hot water at all.

That's not quite correct. Thermal power plants supply heat, but local water heating stations can typically work autonomously.

Hot water is typically turned off to allow for maintenance and tests. Hot water pipes corrode about 10-20 _times_ faster than cold water pipes.

Re: The only tourist in Moldova

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Post by et-al »

precommunicator wrote: post #204

I've been to Moldova this year during my 15-countries 2-week solo road trip. To be honest it was hard to find interesting (for me) places to visit there. I found Old Orhei, which they try to make a big tourist attraction, to be kinda boring, same for Stephen the Great Central Park, but really liked brutal building of Chișinău State Circus and Romanița Collective Housing. I've skipped Mileștii Mici Winery, as it didn'…

> my 15-countries 2-week solo road trip

That's barely a day in each country. Why the speedrun?

Re: The only tourist in Moldova

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Post by jhbadger »

precommunicator wrote: post #204

I've been to Moldova this year during my 15-countries 2-week solo road trip. To be honest it was hard to find interesting (for me) places to visit there. I found Old Orhei, which they try to make a big tourist attraction, to be kinda boring, same for Stephen the Great Central Park, but really liked brutal building of Chișinău State Circus and Romanița Collective Housing. I've skipped Mileștii Mici Winery, as it didn'…

What about Romania, which is basically the same country (and was before the Soviet Union decided to mess things up)?

Re: The only tourist in Moldova

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Post by seattle_spring »

et-al wrote: post #207
precommunicator wrote: post #204

I've been to Moldova this year during my 15-countries 2-week solo road trip. To be honest it was hard to find interesting (for me) places to visit there. I found Old Orhei, which they try to make a big tourist attraction, to be kinda boring, same for Stephen the Great Central Park, but really liked brutal building of Chișinău State Circus and Romanița Collective Housing. I've skipped Mileștii Mici Winery, as it didn'…

> my 15-countries 2-week solo road trip That's barely a day in each country. Why the speedrun?

If you want a bit of a lark, spend some time checking out /r/roadtrip. Seems like at least a few times a week someone will show a map of their planned route: 8,000 miles across 10 states, 7 national parks, and 14 cities. "Hey guys! I'll be driving this route during a long weekend. Any other places I should stop??"
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