Expect the unexpected
Compared to the rest of the rather unspectacular landscape in Moldova, the scenery, where the archaeological complex Orheiul Vechi is situated, is refreshengly different. Just 60 km north east of Chisinau, in the valley of the Raut River, a fabulous complex carved into a massive limestone cliff suddenly appears out of nowhere. Continue reading “Cradle of Moldovan Culture”
“Yes, we are all equal,” is Anatolie convinced. He is in a lively discussion with a black man and an Indian, sipping Austrian schnaps. “It doesn’t matter what someone looks like, it is important what is in his heart.” Continue reading “The Old Man and the Park”
Woodstock, United States, 1969: 500.000 young Americans celebrate an ever memorable three-day rock festival. And they shout out a message to the whole word: PEACE! It is the time of the Vietnam war, the sexual revolution and the Hippies. “Make love not war”, is one of the most powerful slogans of this rock festival with cult status. In October 2008 the spirit of Woodstock came to Vadul lui Voda, Moldova. Continue reading “Spirit of Woodstock”
The latest export rates show that Moldovan wines are on a successful run worldwide. The total export volume nearly doubled from 62 million dollars to 113 million dollars. This recent statistic, released by the Agro-Industrial Agency Mold-Vin, includes wines, sparkling wines and brandies. Interestingly, 90 per cent of the precious Moldovan wines are produced for the foreign market. Continue reading “Moldovan Wines to Become Export Hits”