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Bucharest, Romania
Start your adventure in Romania's vibrant capital. Explore the grand Palace of the Parliament and the atmospheric Old Town (Lipscani) for food and nightlife. Don't miss a traditional ciorba soup at a local tavern.
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Chisinau, Moldova
Take the overnight train from Bucharest to Moldova's laid-back capital. Explore the Central Market, try local Moldovan wine at a cellar tasting, and use Chisinau as your base for a day trip into Transnistria.
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Tiraspol, Moldova
Take a marshrutka minibus from Chisinau for a fascinating day trip to Transnistria, a breakaway state frozen in Soviet time. Visit the T-34 tank monument, the Kvint brandy factory, and grab lunch with Transnistrian rubles. Ensure you register your visit correctly at the border checkpoint.
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Brasov, Romania
Return by train via Bucharest to Brasov, the jewel of Transylvania nestled in the Carpathian Mountains. Day-trip to Bran Castle — famously linked to Dracula — and explore the stunning Bucegi and Piatra Craiului mountain scenery. The medieval old town with the Black Church and Tampa Mountain gondola are unmissable in winter.