We draw back the curtain on the mysterious land locals call Pridnestrovie – better known to the world as The Transnistrian Region or Transnistria.
Join Mark, David, and special guest JC as they explore this beautiful and little-understood corner of southeastern Moldova.
This time on the podcast:
* Crossing three borders in 100 metres
* Learning how not to take a shower
* Hotel beds: hard, soft, and everything in between
* A mystical Hasidic burial site
* Exploring Bender Fortress – ghosts included
* Vodka at 11 a.m.
* Lunch in a Soviet-era canteen
* "I do love a nice bit of gefilte fish"
* Going native: honey, pickles and herbal remedies
* Fun with Flags in Tiraspol
* Kosher, yes, kosher brandy from Kvint
A fascinating journey into one of Europe's most intriguing and least-visited destinations.
Mark and David were assisted by Visit Pridnestrovie.
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