The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop!

In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers.

Our today's topic is Moldova: a country where you must visit underground, enjoy the food and invest. Stelian Manic - General Director of the Invest Moldova Agency - is our guest today.

Here are the timeframes of our talk:

1:21 - A brief introduction by acquaintance with Stelian and his experience at Invest Moldova Agency
3:07 - Briefly about tourism in Moldova during the time of the pandemic
5:04 - The most popular destinations in Moldova for locals
7:32 - About adaptation of the country's tourism to the pandemic
8:46 - Why tourists should visit Moldova
11:10 - Moldova's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, and green tourism
12:31 - Reflections about is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world
13:14 - Moldova's wine is very delicious, but it's often underestimated abroad: can the travelers spend a nice time tasting it, and are there any specific places they should visit to try the wine?
16:22 - Favorite locations of Stelian in Moldova
17:08 - Moldova is maybe one of the least visited countries in Europe: why so, and how to deal with that
18:47 - Stelian's top-3 things list country visitors must do in Moldova
19:03 - His favorite national meal
20:12 - Why does he love Moldova the most

Let's taste Eastern Europe together!