Transnistria, the country that doesn't exist

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 KvintA 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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