A Tour of Moldova's Dangerous Market in Chisinau 🇲🇩

Touring Moldova's Dangerous Market in Chisinau 🇲🇩

Join me as we continue our tour of the Central Market in Chisinau Moldova.

After some negotiation with the Director of the market, I managed to get them to agree on letting me film, on the condition that I have a security detail with me at all times.

Concerned that I might get beaten up or in other kind of trouble, they were adamant that it was necessary, so I agreed and set out to continue my visit with my own personal bodyguard.

Amazing foods, and the locals is what makes markets so fascinating to me and this was no exception.

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[drerri]

Really enjoyed these 2 Moldova episodes. Your production quility is really getting good and the thumbnails are great and eye-catching too keep it up!

[Famousi]

Such a humble people, all Balkan Slavianian countries are so welcoming and ready to help. I'm From Bulgaria and we are almost the same, maybe a bit less communicative because of the situation we live! You was in Bulgaria I watch your videos. Greeting to Moldovanes from Bulgaria <3

[juliacomahidze]

Wow! I am from Chisinau, but live now in Russia. When I lived there I hated this place. Every weekend me and my husband went to the market to buy fruits and veggies. Food was always amazing, but the atmosphere…. Crowded, noisy, people who shout at each other. I was always tired and exhausted after visiting the market. But after watching this video I changed my mind. People are so nice and so kind! And the market itself looks much better then in those days. They opened new cool spots (like this one with samsa).
After watching your video I realized that I miss my country so much.
Beautiful Moldova with the best food in the world. Спасибо за видео❤️

[MsMarinakr]

Какие замечательные молдоване на рынке: вежливые, приветливые, улыбчивые, образованные. Тоже бы не отказалась от домашнего творога со сметаной и мёдом. Баночка с пчёло продуктом, думаю стоящая вещь.

[ttomee]

Great, really Moldova is an extremely interesting and unique destination, superb episodes! 👏👏👏

[sheisveryfamous]

I'm going to Moldova next month. I can't wait!

[WendallExplores]

Absolute gold mate. Wonderful footage. It’s very interesting to see in a lot of former Soviet nations, how there is still some sense of paranoia that someone is filming. It’s kind of understandable that legacy still lives on. Thanks for documenting your visit to the market 🙏

[ni]

Bruh, i just discovered this wonderful channel because i'm going back home to Moldova for the first time in 10 years and i'm bringing my wife with me and she is Colombian. I had to show her how my country looks and how the ppl are just to prepare her for the Culture Shock.
We've been watching all your videos from Moldova and i have to thank you for your amazing job. Your experience made my wife see the real life in Moldova! Best of luck to you on your next adventures!

[ivon]

5:14 Mersi is used in Moldova too. It's a shorter version of Multumesc

[supplanterjim]

The "bodyguard" seems to've been over-the-top silliness, *chuckle*.

[kinai]

I am sorry how did you manage to get in Truble at "Piața Centrală" there are many travel Vlogers that filmed and you are the First that got in truble there?

[chubbawubba]

Nice already starting out exciting. Thanks for sharing, I have been unsure of traveling to Moldova so great to get some proper insight. Cheers

[wiseman]

Yet another great video 😍
Thanks, Justin for showing the world it is absolutely possible for people from different cultures and upbringings to get along with each other if they speak with their hearts and not their minds.
Looking forward to seeing your next video from this corner of the world.
Much love 😍from Bulgaria 🇧🇬 🇧🇬 🇧🇬.

[pierrechambe]

Moldova is one of the most peacefull place of Europe. You just have to respect people. There s some pickpockets like everywhere around the world but that s not à dangerous place.
People one this market are Nice. I was bying my food there every saturday and never been under preasure or in danger.
I ve been living in Moldova for 4 years and i never been scared because it s a respectfull and friendly people.

[admin]

Justin, you have an amazing personality, best traveling attitude, amazing content, and amazing blending with your destination country's culture through the right mix of personality, language, humor, and spirit ❤
You're talented and God-gifted.
I would definitely enjoy accompanying you in across these destinations. Amazing work 💯👏👏👏

[eltenda]

Much better with the bodyguard lol! I don't get why it was an issue! Everything looked awesome 👌.
Great video bro

[fimerlik]

I left Moldova 32 years ago and I don’t miss it

[polinamyanko]

Wow, where did you learn Russian? It’s extremely good. Are you of Russian descent?

[Crazydragonman]

I like the editing Justin good job, nobody mess with Justin 😄

[jorgereyeszamorano]

I had a lot of fun watching. The lady selling the plaćinke was really friendly and had a great attitude. On the other hand, the fact that she had be to radioed to tend to her business was very surreal. I still don't understand why the market assigned a security guard to watch your every step. In fact, if the authorities of Moldova Tourism watched this video I don't think they'd approve of the market administration's handling of the situation, imagine if every tourist that visited Moldova needed a personal guard, there wouldn't be enough security personnel available. There needs to be a sea change in service attitude if the country ever wishes to become a "normal" tourist destination. I liked your recent Latvian 'weird' Christmas video, but I'm enjoying the Moldova videos even more.