The Last Part of the USSR I watched as he shifted forward, shuffling his feet in a straight line. After a few metres he turned 360 degrees and shuffled back again, following the exact same route. “It’s the moonshine,” declared Tim, my guide. “It sends them into a zombie state.” Having seen a few things… Continue Reading…

Moldova may not be on the top of everyone’s list but if you enjoy visiting emerging destinations and places off-the-beaten path then it should definitely be on your solo bucket list. One for the adventurous and cultural Girl about the Globe, you can learn the traditional rustic art traditions, go underground biking or discover how… Continue Reading…

He stands there, his white beard bearing an uncanny resemblance to Santa Claus. The grand Moorish-looking palace behind him towering over his size. In his yard sits a Czajka, a “Soviet Rolls-Royce,” once owned by the fourth General State of the Communist Party. In front of the gates, the pavement seems barely paved, yet inside… Continue Reading…