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Hello, I will be in Chisinau for the long (Western) Easter holidays. In the Internet I've found the Olimpia and the Zarea Hotels (also the Turist, but I am sure they are open). Please, which of these hotels would you recommend, I will alone, I am a 64 year old man, I need Wi-Fi and its best to be walking distance to the city center, so I do not waste time on transport. TIA Antonio

If staying in moldova for a few months, how much is the internet? Note that I wouldn't have phone access or television access, but in the United States, even if you dont have phone access, internet companies still come out and install internet for 20 dollars per month. Someone was telling me that internet in moldova is 50 USD per hour. Could this be correct? It seems a bit high.

I will be in Chisinau in September this year, and I need a recommendation for a good quality hotel. It does not necessarily have to be cheap, I need comfort and good facilities - in a central area, if possible. Calatoresc la Chisinau in septembrie anul acesta, si am nevoie de o recomandare pentru un hotel de buna calitate. Nu trebuie neaparat sa fie ieftin, am nevoie de confort si facilitati corespunzatoare - intr-o zona centrala, daca se poate. Thanks!!

Hi Am planning a trip from Chisinau to Kiev by train in June 2012. Anyone either know the train times of this route or where i can find them online? Thanks in advance Dave

can anyone tell me how much it cost for 200 red l+m cigarettes in the duty free in chisnau airport please.

I need some B12, iron and fish oil. Can anyone tell me where I might find these supplements and vitamin.

What is the best way from Chisinau to Odessa in Russia? Is is wise to avoid Transnistria?

Hi everybody, When i searched possibility between Moldova and Romania i saw an option like this. Every day there are some voyages on this route. http://www.autogara.md/orar/ But how much is cost for this voyage and how any time will take? When do i arrive Cluj ?i could not find any information about these. Can you help me?

What is the best way to travel/route from Chisinau, Moldova to Bacau, Romania? And how much time does it take? Is the border crossing difficult?

Can anyone tell me if there are any book shops in Chisinau that sell books about Chisinau and Moldova in English language? Thanks in advance

Can anyone tell me where the main shopping area is in Chisinau? Thanks in advance

Can anyone tell me if Silk Cut cigarettes are on sale in the duty free shop at Chisinau airport and what the cost is? Thanks in advance

Hi, Visiting Chisinau next week. Can anyone tell me if Silk Cut Cigarettes are available in Chisinau and what the price is. Thanks in advance

I am from Kuwait. I like to visit Kishinev, Moldova. Is it possible to get a Moldovan VISA from Kiev(Ukraine) for Indian National? What will be the expense? How much time to process it? There is no Moldovan Embassy in Kuwait.

HI, Anyone know the price of a taxi from the Airport to the City Centre. There will be four people. Thanks in advance

Is it safe for western backpackers travelling around. What are the pitfalls and the scams? Whats the best way to get from odessa to Chisinau?

Can anyone suggest some cheap accommodation in Chisinau ? I am looking for something under 25 Euros a night (35 US dollars) for a single. Thanks !

Hi all, Can anyone please advise any information on travelling from Lvov to either Chisinau or Tiraspol? There doesn't seem to be many trains, and certainly no trains that don't take a long time. Is there any sort of way to make the journey by road? All help much appreciated. Keep well, Steve

Hello everyone I will be travelling to Chisinau, Moldova in two weeks on a business trips. Any recommendations from fellow VTs about hotels/restaurants and spare time? Thank you in advance for your help! Massimo

I'm travelling to Moldova and Ukraine in June and had planned to travel from Chisinau to Lviv where my flight home left from. Unfortunately Wizz Air have just cancelled the routing from Lviv to UK.I've been offered a flight from Kiev but wondered what my options are to get there from Chisinau. I would prefer overnight train rather than bus if possible. Any help appreciated.

Hi all, I would like someone to please let me know if there are any restaurants in Chisinau which serve halal food. I know there used to be an Arab one on stefan cel mare however this has closed down. There is another one on botanika dacia street however this is too far away. The muslims here must eat somewhere so I would be very grateful if I could receive any useful help asap (I am going to Chisinau on Wednesday!) Regards

Hi, Can anybody tell me if trains and buses to Transnistria are currently running? If so, what is the best way to get from Chisinau to Tiraspol and then on to Odesa? Also should I expect to pay any 'extras' for entering and exiting the region? Many thanks, Joe

Wondering if anyone knows when the bus from Odessa typically arrives in Chisinau and the general length of the journey? Also, what time the bus from Chisinau departs for Odessa. Thank you.

Hi I be visiting Moldova in September and I be staying in Chisinau for about a month. How safe is it for a female by herself? Thanks

Hello, I wish to catch an overnight train from Chisinau to Kiev on the 16th May. Does anyone know if I can do this online, if not what is the best way to get the ticket? Thank you.

Hi VTers! My friend and I are coming tomorrow to Chisinau for the business trip. Can you give us some tips where to go out on Friday and Saturday evening in Chisinau. I have heard that the Nightlife in Chisinau is amazing. Hope to get some interesting tips and maybe met somebody of you there. Thank you. Best regards, Adnan

Could someone let m know the best travel options from Chisinau to L'viv. Also if you could let me know departure and arrival times of either bus or train that would be great. Thanks, Mick W.

I'm planning a trip to East Europe in May and would like to know the best way of travelling from Keiv to Chisinau. Are there any regular flights, if so, what is the average cost and when do the fly. Is their a daily train, if so, how long does it take and when does it arrive in Chisinau. Thanks. Mick W.

Anybody knowe some interesting places (bar,club etc) where I could drink a beer,wodka etc Maybe somebody know that a cheap pleace wher can eat something (please adress near centrum)What is price ??? What about price in shops (food,alcohol) Thanks

Hello We are 4 studens from Poland and we are looking a cheap flat(beds but hostel) to rent rent from 28 December to 1-2 January 2007 Costs of a flat should be maximu 45 ( It is does not a size and style a flat) PLEASE HELP US Thanks