Bucharest - many companies operate 'rutieras' during the day and larger coaches during the night heading to Bucharest. The fare with one particular company was 225 MDL for an 8-9 hour journey with hourly departures in the evening. There was no toilet on the bus but several stops were made by the bus driver. Most companies were located in the central bus station behind the Central Market, not the southern bus station as indicated above.
IaÅi - coach services to the student city of IaÅi pron. yash are operated from Gare de sud. The fare is 110 MDL and the trip takes around 4-5 hours. The contrasts between Chisinau and Iasi are quite significant and that makes this trip an interesting option if you are heading into Romania from Chisinau.
Cricova - a Chisinau suburb located close to the city. Famous for its fabulous winery. An excursion, including tasting the dishes in its restaurant, plus wine souvenir will cost you 500 lei.
Ghidighici - a lake and Chisinau suburb located close to the city in its northern part. It is 9 km. in length and at about 1 km. in width. Ghidighici is also, called as "Chisinau sea". there are many resorts and recreation facilities along its shores. One of the most preferable place for recreations for city locals.
Western Club (http://western-club.7days.md) - amazing minizoo 10km from Chisinau, wide variety of all animals, African birds and Australian black swans, horse riding and accommodation available, owned by very friendly Igor and his wife who is a vet and their son Dima who speaks English.
MileÅtii Mici (http://milestii-mici.md/eng) - biggest wine cellar in Europe Guinness Book of World Records - length 200 km.
