Leif Pettersen

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After nine years of service to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Leif Pettersen embarked on an odyssey of travel writing. His weakness for fair maidens took him to Romania in 2004. He speaks the language and owns a 1990 Dacia 1310; it's said he needs only to learn tuicã distilling to gain honorary Romanian citizenship. Leif has contributed to Lonely Planet's Romania & Moldova guide. Read all about his recent journeys at www.killingbatteries.com.

 
 
  1. Article Image: Uncorking Moldova

    Uncorking Moldova

    Article by Leif Pettersen, February 2007

    Visas are out and wine is in. New laws mean you can swan in to Moldova and swoon at the cellar doors. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • Moldova

  2. Article Image: Tiraspol, Transdniestr (Republic of Moldova)

    Tiraspol, Transdniestr (Republic of Moldova)

    Article by Leif Pettersen, October 2006

    Come to lovely Tiraspol, capital of Transdniestr, where the fun doesn't start till you leave. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Cities • Moldova • Weird

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