Transnistria: The Secret Country That Most People Don't Know Exists

If you are looking for a travel destination WAY OFF THE BEATEN PATH, Transnistria might be just what you're looking for! Eastern Europe doesn't get more unique than this where a part of Moldova broke off as its own republic after the USSR split up. The have their own government, customs and even their own currency! Even though they might not be recognized by the UN as a singular country, they really do live life by their own rules. It was an incredible adventure to be able to go here and I would highly recommend it to anyone else looking for a rare type of adventure!
Hope you like it xo

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[MrKrishluv]

So what passport this people are having when they fly overseas?

[believe.alena_english]

Hi! I'm from Transnistria, and I should say thank you for the way you've presented our place!))

[bingkeungdunn]

So relaxing to watch your video, keep up the good work and music

[KamramBehzad]

That was heart felt. When I travel to cheaper countries I try to eat and shop at locals. Everything is dirt cheap. Even if they charge the tourists extra, it's still cheaper that back home, and a little money goes a long way to these people trying to support their families in bad economies that is no fault of theirs.

Currently (April 2019) Australian smart traveller site lists Moldova as safe but warns travellers to re-examine their need to travel to Transnistria. Based on your experience I might visit after all. Thanks.

[edmurks]

I knew about Moldova 25 years agao and had contact then knew about Transnistria since its break from Moldova so glad its still there and continuing on.

[terryjorgensen]

I was there 4 years ago...interesting how I see some changes from your video. I confess that I was unaware of your channel, but I am a subscriber now! It is rare to find a fellow travel human that is articulate AND not dwelling to much on themselves. I will let your other subscribers dwell on your obvious beauty. I appreciate the funny anectdotes. You are real and down to earth. Well done, Ms. Mcleod 👍

[muralimanoharan]

the vids are nice with good presentations. the only problem for me is that i set the volume of my headset to hear alinas voice comfortably but the music now and then in the vids just blare into my ears !

[kartinihanitio]

Btw, I just want to point out that I really enjoy the traditional musics you chose to play in your videos, according to where the videos were shot. Once in awhile you put on modern English songs in some of your Russian videos, but I love it when the traditional Russian/classical musics were played. 😊😊 Oh one more thing about your videos. I truly appreciate it that you include histories/explanations of the places and architecture shown in all your videos. That’s one of the main reasons I watch your beautiful videos. Too many travel YouTubers don’t bother to find out & to include in their videos, and I skip their videos as they are meaningless. To me an architecture or a place comes to ‘life’ and exciting when I know its history/stories. So thank you!!

[theone]

What a beautiful channel, thanks for the great video Alina

[Bulletguy]

A superb little documentary, well filmed, edited and presented. And i must say it's enlightening to see a young lady with a sense of adventure visiting lesser known countries. That you also travel alone i admire greatly and i enjoyed this video enough to subscribe to your channel.

I also traveled alone in a motorhome for many years touring mainly East European countries but as a man it's a bit different. Two years ago i visited Moldova and regret not leaving enough time to visit Transnistria as the border was only a few miles away. I stayed for a few days at a Guest house and each day a brother and sister, Nicu (about 8) and Gabby (about 10) came round to play in the garden. They kicked a ball around together, played hide and seek, just simple games. Neither had a smartphone or computer....things which most children in the West take for granted....yet these two were lovely happy children just content with playing simple games. I will never forget that. Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Eastern Europe with an average monthly income of €200.

[_xXPankRockFonkXx_]

hello, I from Transnistria I liked the video to see the admiration of a tourist in our country

[prabalhazarika]

Mr. Bald sent me here. Wow. Nice to find you too. Nice vlog. Subbed.

[МихаилУфимцев-кр]

It was so sincere and moving. Keep your childish sincerity all your life. Don't stop admire. It's happiness girl. And you shares with it maybe not knowing about. Sorry my bad English.

[laurenceegan]

I had a similar experience in Tiraspol last summer. There's a guy who owns two hostels there, and I had made a reservation to stay at the one situated by the river (only to find that I would be the only one staying there when I arrived).

The owner offered me the chance to relocate to the other property in the centre of town where some others were staying though - and this was an opportunity I didn't refuse. I'm glad I didn't choose the other property first, as, like the one in the video, it was situated in an alleyway, with little signage to indicate it's location!

[shakeelahmed]

Nice video consisting of good information on Transnistria. Liked your effort. Have you visited any other un-recognized country?

[kirillsoltan]

Я из Приднестровья. Было очень интересно посмотреть на Тирасполь глазами туриста ))

[thiernobah]

Hi Alina, thanks for this video. I absolutely love Teraspol, I was there last ester for two weeks from the UK. I had a fantastic time, lovely people great food I don't speak Russian but I left home although my origin is Guinea West Africa. I'm going back soon, lots of love

[torehaaland]

You provide some interesting details about this obscure place, wich literally is off the maps. Seen coupla of videos from you tonight. Subscribed 😀

[emilkarpo]

Maybe the best video about the PMR on YouTube. Refreshing to see a video that doesn’t try and portray the country as a very weird place. Well done, Thanks!

[amazingadventure]

woooow so cool place to visit, thanks for showing us that amazing nation 🤗🤗