Travel News

How far did I travel this week?:

I didn't leave Bălți this week, but on Friday, I will be heading to the capital, Chisinau, for a friend's birthday party as well as a mid-year Fulbright meeting.

How far have I traveled on this journey so far?:

I have traveled to 12 countries since my time in Moldova began. I went to Italy twice, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey. 

How did I get around this week?:

I wasn't going anywhere far, so I mainly walked. I did take a cab with my friends over the weekend because we were coming home from karaoke late at night.

What was the most interesting place I visited this week?:

I went to the city theatre on Holocaust Remembrance Day to see a production of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.

Other Travel News from this week:

I traveled to Chisinau for a few birthdays and a Fulbright mid-year meeting with embassy staff.

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Local Time: Jan 28, 2026 10:00am