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Sunny afternon spent in Stefan cel Mare Park in Chisnau.

Sunny afternon spent in Stefan cel Mare Park in Chisnau.

Why visit Moldova

The world is finally waking up to the charms of this little nation wedged between Romania and Ukraine. Moldova was famously dubbed the world's least happy place in a bestselling book in 2008, but today it's better known for its unspoiled countryside and superb wine tours. As one of Europe’s least visited countries, Moldova retains a measure of roads-less-travelled charm. But that’s changing quickly as budget flights from Western Europe take off.

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New Wine Routes, with maps, itineraries and guidance, will make it easier for independent travellers to explore the wineries and vineyards of Moldova

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