Hang out with the Natives...
by PashenkaMD
Moldovans, Romanians, Russians, Gagauzians, Jews, Gypsies... They all are worth more time than this life can afford to look into their wonderful ways of life. The ethnic blend is wonderful. If you do not spend time with at least 10 native Moldovans people, you should be shot. I am not joking. I think that you have wasted your time. Moldova is not rich in money, but rich in people. Invest in some of that! It will reap a large reward.
Drink Kvas
by Mr_Furious
When the weather is hot (and believe me, it can get hot in Chisinau), many people drink Kvas, which is actually some sort of a Russina soda drink. It is very tasty and can be bought from old ladies selling it on the streets.
Find the Rose Park
by PashenkaMD
You really need to find the Rose Park at all costs. It is really big and it is nature at it's best. You need to ask around. Many people will understand you if you say "Rose Park" in english. It is worth the time. There are lakes (some people swim in them -- I wouldn't if I were you! They are slimy at the bottom) that look wonderful. You can feed the duck and perhaps ride a boat or canoe. It is fun. Give the park a try.
When you arrive at the...
by S.Cunis
When you arrive at the airport, make sure, you don't get trapped by the taxi drivers! They are hanging out at the airport exit like a cloud of hungry moskitos waiting for prey. When they all swarm at you to offer their services, most even at astronomic prices, the best is to ignore them totally. Look through them, walk through them... , if one has found only a bit of your attention, he will not let go of you! ---
So, when you arrive, walk straight ahead to the exit. When you come out of the building (at the red structure on the picture above) you go to the right, where you will find the minibus Nr. 65 (on the picture you can see a white and a yellow one).
This minibus will take you to the city center for 2 MdLei. If you don't yet have any MdLei, don't worry, the driver will also take foreign currency, even UkrGrivna will do.
My neighborhood bar
by EatMorePossum about Dumbrava A
The average tourist probably won't visit this place and they will miss out on a quiet evening in a good place. Raisa, the manager, sits in the corner and directs her wait staff - which is considerably more efficient than most in town. The beer is always cold, although if I'm there when you come, they have probably run out of Stare Melnick. Any of the menu offerings are good. On the patio you have a nice view of a park. Try the fish and a bowl of mushroom soup.