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The Moldova transportation options for travellers looking to get to from and around Moldova are relatively inexpensive and reliable. Flights landing in Moldova from abroad usually arrive in Chişinău and there are direct connections from several European cities, including Berlin, Amsterdam, Bucharest, Istanbul, Budapest, Paris, Rome, Prague, Sofia, and Vienna, and also from places like Moscow, Timişoara and Minsk. While it is not impossible to arrive by bus via Bucharest, it is not advised. It is cheaper but far tougher. If you do decide to bus it, then other options include routes from Iaşi and Suceava in Romania. For a not too expensive but far more comfortable option, take the train in from Bucharest.

The traditional food of Moldova draws inspiration and influence from Russian, Ukranian, Bulgarian, Greek, Turkish and Gagauzian cuisine and has in turn influenced some of these regional cuisines as well. Locally grown capsicums, aubergines, cabbage, tomatoes, onions, garlic and beans are widely used in recipes, along with staples like maize. Stews, pies, cakes and cheeses are ever present on the festive table as are local wines. Ranging from the tart and dry to the strong and sweet, wines here are distinct and flavourful. Wine lovers will find familiar wines like the Muscat, Cabernet and Sauvignon as well as local creations like Black Rara, Moldova and Feteasca. Try and fit in a visit to one of the top wineries like Purcari, Cricova or Milestii Mici for a local wine experience.

The utopia of a mall-free Moldova is soon to be broken when the region sees its first ever glitzy mecca of shops open up by the end of 2008. Until then, though, it is the local markets and neighbourhood vendors on the street side where most of the action is.

In recent times, the thrust has been on developing wine tourism in its 142 wineries, rural tourism and even health and beauty-based tourism alongside cultural tourism in Moldova.

The arts have flourished in Moldova and there are a variety of activities you could get involved in on a visit to the region. From music, theatre, fine arts and photography-based art to circuses, broadcasting, cinematography and folk arts, Moldova's many cultural tourism options will keep you mesmerized. For more high-brow stuff, there is the architecture and scientific research to be explored. In all of these areas much progress has been made and museums (over 50 major ones), archives and libraries of precious material are available for those interested.

Museums of note include the Alexandr Pushkin House and Museum, the National Archaeology and History Museum of Moldova and the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History.

The old fortress town of Benderi (Tighina) is one of Moldova's most ancient, and still has the remains of the structure of the fort dating back to the 17th century.

Orheiul Vechi is located close to Butuceni and Trebujeni in the district of Orhei, to the north-east of Chişinău. It was once the site of a pair of medieval towns and is today famous for being home to a unique cave monastery run by an orthodox order of monks. Other sights here include mausoleums, a mosque, bath houses and a caravan-seraglio.

Joining one of the great Moldova tours we have listed below is an easy and entertaining way to explore the many tourist attractions in Moldova. With endless rolling hills, ancient slumbering forests, fair skies and an attractive history, Moldova has something to offer each of its visitors.

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- Chisinau

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